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UnsafeAlpine
08-03-09, 02:47 PM
Damn, you guys are crazy. I like to try things. I'm glad I tried it. I'm also glad I don't have to eat it daily. I'll be back for more.


Luddite
08-03-09, 02:50 PM
Two words:

Kim Chi.

Not a cuisine I'm interested in, Thai though...their black bean sauce is KILLER.

botto
08-03-09, 02:54 PM
Damn, you guys are crazy. I like to try things. I'm glad I tried it. I'm also glad I don't have to eat it daily. I'll be back for more.

korean food is amazing.

korean food in korea: even better.

korean food in colorado? :lol:


Two words:

Kim Chi.

Not a cuisine I'm interested in, Thai though...their black bean sauce is KILLER.

that's more than two words.

btw - here's 4 more: korean men eat dogs.


kila kila kila
08-03-09, 02:55 PM
Lots of interesting flavors. Last time I ate Korean was at this little hole in the wall in Houston and got some fish stew. I could easily get used to it every day.

I can't remember what I drank with it. Some kind of really, really light beer. The name didn't sound Korean to me. It went great with the food. (Edit: Hite beer)

UnsafeAlpine
08-03-09, 02:59 PM
korean food is amazing.

korean food in korea: even better.

korean food in colorado? :lol:



that's more than two words.

btw - here's 4 more: korean men eat dogs.

Korean food in Seattle with my Korean friend.

MTBLover
08-03-09, 03:00 PM
It's good stuff- no my favorite cuisine, but right up there in the top 10, for sure. Hard to do right for vegetarians, but it can be done. There's neat new place that just opened here in West Philly that has numerous vegetarian options (not just Korean, but their kim chi tofu is awesome).

botto
08-03-09, 03:00 PM
Lots of interesting flavors. Last time I ate Korean was at this little hole in the wall in Houston and got some fish stew. I could easily get used to it every day.

I can't remember what I drank with it. Some kind of really, really light beer. The name didn't sound Korean to me. It went great with the food. (Edit: Hite beer)

next time have it with OB lager and soju.

coasting
08-03-09, 03:02 PM
Two words:

Kim Chi.

Not a cuisine I'm interested in, Thai though...their black bean sauce is KILLER.

does it help that you can use a spoon too? and they like eating dog too.

kamalster
08-03-09, 03:02 PM
next time have it with OB lager and soju.

+1

Beef ribs BBQd Korean-style (Kalbi), Kim Chi and soju make for an awesome dinner.

Luddite
08-03-09, 03:03 PM
It's good stuff- no my favorite cuisine, but right up there in the top 10, for sure. Hard to do right for vegetarians, but it can be done. There's neat new place that just opened here in West Philly that has numerous vegetarian options (not just Korean, but their kim chi tofu is awesome).

But kim chi smells terrible, similar to the sauce I'm forgetting the name of that's in filipino cuisine. I can't eat things that smell bad, like cilantro. :p

MTBLover
08-03-09, 03:13 PM
But kim chi smells terrible, similar to the sauce I'm forgetting the name of that's in filipino cuisine. I can't eat things that smell bad, like cilantro. :p

oh- sorry about that. Actually, the kim chi they use smells fantastic (at least to me...). Then again, I love cilantro.. :o

Luddite
08-03-09, 03:17 PM
I do have a sensitive nose and a sensitive palate. I tried Dosa and turned my nose up at it. I'm not a "picky eater" but I'm a super taster so I can't stand cilantro, beets, alcohol, anything with a hint of bitter. Took me weeks to get used to eating seaweed (sushi rolls) now I crave the stuff. I give the wasabi a pass though, oh, I also hate ginger, I always forget to tell them to omit it from the plate. Doh.

RichinPeoria
08-03-09, 03:19 PM
yum kim chi

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/Korean_cuisine-Kimchi-06.jpg

MTBLover
08-03-09, 03:20 PM
I'm a supertaster too- my nemesis is anything with an exoskeleton, as well as anything in the phyllum mollusca (easy to avoid since I'm a vegetarian...:p).

botto
08-03-09, 03:20 PM
I do have a sensitive nose and a sensitive palate. I tried Dosa and turned my nose up at it. I'm not a "picky eater" but I'm a super taster so I can't stand cilantro, beets, alcohol, anything with a hint of bitter. Took me weeks to get used to eating seaweed (sushi rolls) now I crave the stuff. I give the wasabi a pass though, oh, I also hate ginger, I always forget to tell them to omit it from the plate. Doh.

******.

coasting
08-03-09, 03:23 PM
I do have a sensitive nose and a sensitive palate. I tried Dosa and turned my nose up at it. I'm not a "picky eater" but I'm a super taster so I can't stand cilantro, beets, alcohol, anything with a hint of bitter. Took me weeks to get used to eating seaweed (sushi rolls) now I crave the stuff. I give the wasabi a pass though, oh, I also hate ginger, I always forget to tell them to omit it from the plate. Doh.

i love that bit. I'm not a gossip, but have you heard..

Luddite
08-03-09, 03:26 PM
Richin, that doesn't look appetizing, then again neither does curry (well it does to me...)

MTB, my BF who is not a vegetarian turns his nose up at shellfish, the majority of fish, crab, shrimp etc. Not a supertaster though, he drinks coffee black. Gack.

MTB, how does raddiccio (sp) taste to you? It tastes horrifically bitter to me. Also I think Korean cuisine is seriously lacking in meat-free dishes so that means I would starve in one of their restaurants. 20 years as a vegetarian has taught me a lot about where I can get enough to eat besides salad and dinner rolls.

botto
08-03-09, 03:27 PM
Richin, that doesn't look appetizing, then again neither does curry (well it does to me...)

MTB, my BF who is not a vegetarian turns his nose up at shellfish, the majority of fish, crab, shrimp etc. Not a supertaster though, he drinks coffee black. Gack.

MTB, how does raddiccio (sp) taste to you? It tastes horrifically bitter to me. Also I think Korean cuisine is seriously lacking in meat-free dishes so that means I would starve in one of their restaurants. 20 years as a vegetarian has taught me a lot about where I can get enough to eat besides salad and dinner rolls.

:lol:

HardyWeinberg
08-03-09, 04:38 PM
I had kimchi for lunch today. This Korean market a couple miles up the road sells their own, in unlabelled pint jars. I took 2 today (often I get their pickled whatever that stuff is sushi rolls too but not today). Anyway, I get back to the office, plop the 2 jars on my desk, start eating one, and I notice the other is... fizzing. A lot!! So I ate the one faster and then opened the other and it practically has whitecaps on top. And then I ate that one too.

fuzzbox
08-03-09, 06:12 PM
I had kimchi chigae for breakfast today :)

UnsafeAlpine
08-03-09, 07:27 PM
I had kimchi chigae for breakfast today :)

mmmmm..... :)

MTBLover
08-03-09, 07:55 PM
Richin, that doesn't look appetizing, then again neither does curry (well it does to me...)

MTB, my BF who is not a vegetarian turns his nose up at shellfish, the majority of fish, crab, shrimp etc. Not a supertaster though, he drinks coffee black. Gack.

MTB, how does raddiccio (sp) taste to you? It tastes horrifically bitter to me. Also I think Korean cuisine is seriously lacking in meat-free dishes so that means I would starve in one of their restaurants. 20 years as a vegetarian has taught me a lot about where I can get enough to eat besides salad and dinner rolls.

Radicchio does taste bitter, but that's a good thing, IMO. I can see where some might not like that, though. There are a number of bitter greens (escarole, frisee, endive, etc.) that I think add zing to a salad or soup.

I agree that it's quite difficult to find vegetarian alternatives in Korean cuisine, although we have several places here (including lunch trucks on campus) that do cater to the likes of us!

sknhgy
08-03-09, 07:57 PM
I had kimchi for lunch today. This Korean market a couple miles up the road sells their own, in unlabelled pint jars. I took 2 today (often I get their pickled whatever that stuff is sushi rolls too but not today). Anyway, I get back to the office, plop the 2 jars on my desk, start eating one, and I notice the other is... fizzing. A lot!! So I ate the one faster and then opened the other and it practically has whitecaps on top. And then I ate that one too.

A quart of kimchee in one sitting? Dang. My belly would explode.
I love the stuff but it is a treat for me. Closest oriental market is in the city, an hour away.

Luddite
08-03-09, 08:01 PM
Radicchio does taste bitter, but that's a good thing, IMO. I can see where some might not like that, though. There are a number of bitter greens (escarole, frisee, endive, etc.) that I think add zing to a salad or soup.

I agree that it's quite difficult to find vegetarian alternatives in Korean cuisine, although we have several places here (including lunch trucks on campus) that do cater to the likes of us!

Maybe if I can find kim chee and meat free Korean food I might give it a go, who knows.

Tude
08-03-09, 08:18 PM
Love trying new foods, just ate at a decent (according to some vietnamese people in my neighborhood) Vietnamese place the other day (two of them in the neighborhood) - very good. pho soup, good stuff

Really want to try some kim-chi - but would prefer under guidance from some local residents - will have to ask around - hate to go eat something at a place that serves all asian cuisine - that all tastes the same (so spoils the new tastes and nuances from individual cuisines from where you get some bad stuff and you think - this is bad!!! btw - I love ethinic stores and festivals - I'm the worst person going thru any food line or grocery place asking - what is this and how does it taste - and yeah have made a coupla funky purchases lately - I LOVE my new little Russian deli around here - most awesome meats and CANDY - and Jellys!) and so get a bad taste about trying anything more - and from what I see locally just doing the logical google - I'm not seeing much that inspires me (Korean that is, sorry long winded tonite).

Just did the "big walk" in my new neighborhood and picked up many menus - have several that look good (couple of good greet menus) - oh yeah and the bladoodle of chicken wing and pizza ones - however - they freaking deliver till 3:30 or 4 am - I have not had anything like that delivered since I was in college. And will not likely have ever again either (but nice for options, hehe).

OK, back to Korean.

A restaurant I love - that I thought was "Korean" - had a big write up in the newspaper too a couple years ago about how it's "Korean" and they have 22 types of homemade noodles, etc) is in two locations in the city - they specialize in noodles (as well as the other usual Chinese/Japanese offerings - Kung pow (sp) chicken,etc - nothing I normally order) and several of the noodle varieties are rice noodles - many styles - I love rice noodles. They also do udon which I like as well. And I basically order my noodles and what meat(s) if any on them and the vegetables I want with it - and "stock" if any and HOW HOT I want it - of course I want those freaking little dried red snaffoos on my stuff with others as well. Kinda cool - I can plan my own meal.

But like I said - I am unsure as to the nationality, not that I want to be country specific of things like that - but it's good for identifying some unusual items that I may have eaten - but I totally enjoy it.

nekohime
08-03-09, 09:44 PM
Mmmm, kimchi. There are seriously dozens of korean groceries, restaurants, etc. near my place and I love it.

I really, really love living in a place where you can eat foods from a different ethnic group every day for a month if you wanted. :thumb:

jyossarian
08-03-09, 10:03 PM
Korean fried chicken is frickin' amazing.

kaotikgrl
08-03-09, 10:10 PM
Mmmm, kimchi. There are seriously dozens of korean groceries, restaurants, etc. near my place and I love it.

I really, really love living in a place where you can eat foods from a different ethnic group every day for a month if you wanted. :thumb:

soot bull jeep in korea town ftw :thumb:

you leave with your hair and clothes smelling of smoke from all the grills but your tummy and taste buds are perfectly happy :)

Siu Blue Wind
08-04-09, 12:52 AM
There was this guy that had the biggest crush on me back in the day. Straight up Korean born. That guy can cook like no tomorrow!! He made a huge dinner for 30 people for my birthday. He was nice and everything, even gave me a Camaro -- (which boosted my love for muscle cars) -- but I couldn't take it. I said I'd 'watch it' for him, though...

Anyway, I never really dated him, but he was the most clingy guy I have ever met. He called several times a day, offered to pick me up to drive me to school and work even though I had my OWN car (not the Camaro, a Porsche), offered to pay for things when we went to the mall, offered to REDECORATE my room - I wanted a 'flying' theme with kites hanging all over the place, new rugs, bedding, paint, etc - the guy was just too much. He owned a business so money was nothing to him. He bought a new Cadillac so he can hand the Camaro to me. Freaked me out, considering we were never romantic or even kissed!! So I just sloooooooooowly faded away........

Oh he was livid. I never answered his calls anymore.

And knowing that I really loved that Camaro (I offered to buy it from him) he came to my house with it, honked the horn, and when I looked out of the second story window, he promptly took out an axe, YES AN AXE from the trunk, and violently, repeatedly slammed the crap out of it as hard as he can right in front of me, leaving huge gaping gouges all over the body. :eek::eek::eek:

Then he drove off. :twitchy:

Sprocket Man
08-04-09, 01:13 AM
There was this guy that had the biggest crush on me back in the day...

I came in here for a story about Korean food and I was treated to the most interesting story I've read in a while! It's a good thing you never hooked up with him. If he's violent enough to chop up a car with an axe, he probably would have been a scary boyfriend.

We have a lot of really good Korean restaurants all over Honolulu. I love Bi Bim Kook Soo. And Bi Bim Bap. I especially love saying "Bi Bim Bap" - just saying it makes me want to laugh.

fuzzbox
08-04-09, 01:29 AM
There was this guy that had the biggest crush on me back in the day. Straight up Korean born. That guy can cook like no tomorrow!! He made a huge dinner for 30 people for my birthday. He was nice and everything, even gave me a Camaro -- (which boosted my love for muscle cars) -- but I couldn't take it. I said I'd 'watch it' for him, though...

Anyway, I never really dated him, but he was the most clingy guy I have ever met. He called several times a day, offered to pick me up to drive me to school and work even though I had my OWN car (not the Camaro, a Porsche), offered to pay for things when we went to the mall, offered to REDECORATE my room - I wanted a 'flying' theme with kites hanging all over the place, new rugs, bedding, paint, etc - the guy was just too much. He owned a business so money was nothing to him. He bought a new Cadillac so he can hand the Camaro to me. Freaked me out, considering we were never romantic or even kissed!! So I just sloooooooooowly faded away........

Oh he was livid. I never answered his calls anymore.

And knowing that I really loved that Camaro (I offered to buy it from him) he came to my house with it, honked the horn, and when I looked out of the second story window, he promptly took out an axe, YES AN AXE from the trunk, and violently, repeatedly slammed the crap out of it as hard as he can right in front of me, leaving huge gaping gouges all over the body. :eek::eek::eek:

Then he drove off. :twitchy:

Wow. I bet you already know but since he was born there they have that thing where to be a gentleman you buy stuff for the ladies, otherwise you aren't a gentleman.

Siu Blue Wind
08-04-09, 01:50 AM
Oh is that what it was Fuzzy? Shoot, I was brought up to understand that I don't EVER take anything from a man that he has to buy. If he makes something for me, that's different but for a guy to spend money.....if I can't buy it myself, then I don't deserve it. Or if he buys it then I must return the gesture.

RacerX
08-04-09, 01:55 AM
There was this guy that had the biggest crush on me back in the day.



I dated a couple crazy white chicks but I still eat hamburgers. Go figure.

Siu Blue Wind
08-04-09, 01:58 AM
And I still eat Korean Food. Just not prepared by HIM.

Tude
08-04-09, 07:52 AM
Siu!!! :eek: Holy Crap!

Ka_Jun
08-04-09, 10:01 AM
galbi
http://www.foozoo.org/Reviews/bcd_tofu_house/galbi.jpg

bulgogi
http://www.yoshis.net/images/bulgogi.gif

Damnit. Now I'm starving. Had kimchi, last night. So good.

Siu Blue Wind
08-04-09, 10:11 AM
Siu!!! :eek: Holy Crap!

Yeah I know. It was a 70 split bumper! :cry:

kidonabike
08-04-09, 10:45 AM
Wow. I bet you already know but since he was born there they have that thing where to be a gentleman you buy stuff for the ladies, otherwise you aren't a gentleman.

I always thought that was the norm? I have a lady-acquaintance that I'm interested in and I will pay for things occasionally. Like if I ask her to go out and eat I will cover the bill or I usually offer to give her rides when we go out. I kinda feel that since I'm asking her to go out and eat/hang out with me I should be the one paying. It's probably enough of a punishment she has to hang out with me, no need to make her pay for it too:lol:

Anyway, my favorite Korean food is probably Champong or Naengmyeon. Champong is a spicy seafood noodle dish and Naengmyeon is just cold noodles.

UnsafeAlpine
08-04-09, 10:54 AM
Is it a Korean tradition that you have to buy your parents undies with the first paycheck from your first real job?

fuzzbox
08-04-09, 12:28 PM
.....:uhno:

nekohime
08-04-09, 08:03 PM
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UnsafeAlpine
08-04-09, 08:12 PM
I love LA. I really do. I am definitely going to this event!!!

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Nice!