Post by ayekantspeylgud on Aug 28, 2010 9:56:27 GMT -5
Just wanted to note - if you haven't tried this place, it's definitely a must-visit. I'm sure that many on here have already tried it as it seems to be pretty popular, but it's so out of the way that I think some potential visitors simply don't see it. The parking lot is large but there aren't usually many cars filling it up, therefore I think they miss out on a lot of business (sadly).
Some of the menu items may look a bit intimidating, but don't be alarmed. If you are at all nervous about what you might be eating, try the Bulgogi or the stir-fry. Both are absolutely delicious. I am usually not a fan of bell peppers, and onions I'm OK with as long as they're cooked well - the stir-fry was deliciously colorful with bell peppers and onions and soooooo good that I was sad to have finished eating it. The Bulgogi is AMAZING - it almost has a teriyaki flavor with just a hint of sweetness but it's not overwhelmed with sauce because the beef is simply marinated and it makes it so positively wonderful!
Also, you get kimchi along with radish made similar and some other marinated vegetables that are delicious. All as free starters. My boyfriend LOVES the kimchi. None of the store-bought compares.
But yeah, the stir-fry and the Bulgogi are soooooooo good. Also, if you aren't familiar with Pho, it's kind of a make-your-own-soup. They throw thin slices of meat in a bowl and cover it with broth. Then you get a plate with jalapeno slices, cilantro (or that might be thrown in the broth), onion slivers, fresh basil, bean sprouts and a lime wedge. You can throw those in the bowl along with soy sauce to make it taste however you want it to taste. That's how they make it every place back home, so I would assume that's how she makes it as well. It's a very popular soup back home so it's definitely worth trying there!
Everything is very authentic and light tasting, not like some of the Chinese food around here that's drowning in a heavy, oily sauce. You have to try it!
Some of the menu items may look a bit intimidating, but don't be alarmed. If you are at all nervous about what you might be eating, try the Bulgogi or the stir-fry. Both are absolutely delicious. I am usually not a fan of bell peppers, and onions I'm OK with as long as they're cooked well - the stir-fry was deliciously colorful with bell peppers and onions and soooooo good that I was sad to have finished eating it. The Bulgogi is AMAZING - it almost has a teriyaki flavor with just a hint of sweetness but it's not overwhelmed with sauce because the beef is simply marinated and it makes it so positively wonderful!
Also, you get kimchi along with radish made similar and some other marinated vegetables that are delicious. All as free starters. My boyfriend LOVES the kimchi. None of the store-bought compares.
But yeah, the stir-fry and the Bulgogi are soooooooo good. Also, if you aren't familiar with Pho, it's kind of a make-your-own-soup. They throw thin slices of meat in a bowl and cover it with broth. Then you get a plate with jalapeno slices, cilantro (or that might be thrown in the broth), onion slivers, fresh basil, bean sprouts and a lime wedge. You can throw those in the bowl along with soy sauce to make it taste however you want it to taste. That's how they make it every place back home, so I would assume that's how she makes it as well. It's a very popular soup back home so it's definitely worth trying there!
Everything is very authentic and light tasting, not like some of the Chinese food around here that's drowning in a heavy, oily sauce. You have to try it!
