Korean BBQ!

CHUNG KI WA, WASHINGTON

I absolutely LOVE BBQ!  If you have never gone to a Korean restaurant before, GO!  I remember my first experience with Korean food.  Some of the taste, textures and even look of the food can make you turn your head away. Trust me it is a food experience you won't forget.

Now for the beginners if you are a small group I would suggest you grill it yourself.  But if there is a bunch of you it is usually easier to have the kitchen cook it for you.  The waitress will start the gas for you so don't try and do it yourself.

Now while you are waiting, they give you sides like these.  To the left kimchi which is fermented veggies such as Raddish or  Cabbage.  There is also red pepper flakes, garlic, green onion, fish sauce and salt.  On the right there is fermented sprouts and a tofu/egg kimchi mixture.

This is my absolute favorite thing to order off of the menu.  Kimchi Jeon, a Korean pancake.  Its

slightly greasy with a flour base. 

Another favorite of mine is Jap Chae/Chap Chae aka Korean Glass Noodles.  Now I am not exactly sure what they put in their recipe but it had a sesame oil flavor mixed with a little peanut butter its a really delicate flavor but my opinion of the noodle is between a jellyfish and tapioca.  If you have an issue with texture then I suggest you don't try this which just leaves more for me.

Now this is what your grill should look like.  They have different kind of meats you can choose from but my favorite is Kobe Short Ribs or Bulgogi. 

Well I hope I turned you onto some Korean BBQ, I know I am wanting some more right now!