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The first thing
you notice inside this restaurant is the orderly arrangement
of colorful ceramic bowls. Even though there are many bowls
of different shapes and colors, the overall effect is surprisingly
uncluttered. Basically the interior of the restaurant reflects
the very sophisticated taste of its designer. The prevailing
color scheme is green and, along with the warmth from the
wooden interior, gives the place an air of sophisticated
hominess. The establishment’s guests feel as though they
are in a somehow familiar place and become very relaxed
and comfortable in this spacious restaurant. At the same
time, the prospect of a nice meal with delicious food is
always exciting.
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Acorn Noodle
Salad $9.99
This is a very unique salad using noodles made of a starch
that comes from acorns. Acorn starch used to be an emergency
food during the Korean War when people there were suffering
from hunger. In recent years, however, acorn noodles have
come to be considered a healthy food because acorns are
a good source of high quality vegetable protein. Although
acorns contain a high level of tannin and in their natural
state are quite bitter, chefs refine the taste by carefully
removing the bitterness before creating this tasty dish.
Eating these firm dotori (acorn) noodles and lots of vegetables
with house hot sauce based dressing is very refreshing for
both your body and mind. This item is strongly recommended.
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Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap
$10.99
This is a well-known dish in Japan. Meat and various vegetables
are beautifully arranged on top of a bed of rice, but be
sure you mix everything together really well before eating
the bibimbap. There are several theories regarding the origin
of bibimbap. One theory holds that the bibimbap derives
from the Korean Imperial Court Cuisine ? the kind of dishes
prepared by the nation’s top chefs for the kings during
the Joseon Dynasty (AKA: the Chosun Dynasty, 1392 ? 1910
AD), using the best ingredients gathered from the various
areas of Korea. “Hot stone pot bibimbap” is a variation
on the original bibimbap. Stone pots are specifically designed
for this dish, and are heated to a high temperature before
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As a result,
the rice near the bottom gets slightly burned and crunchy.
And the stone pot keeps the food inside hot throughout your
meal. You can also add gochujang (Korean hot pepper condiment)
to your taste and enjoy a zingy flavor sensation. “Bibim-”
from bibimbap means “to mix.” Mixing all the fresh ingredients
and steamed rice before eating is truly Korean style. One
reminder however, please be careful not to touch the bowl
while enjoying this menu item: The stone pot is extremely
hot. |
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