I’ve always known those steamed, wide, rice noodles filled with shrimp found in dim sum as chang fen. It’s actually a bastardized (read: Americanized or pinyin) way of saying the real Cantonese term which is cheong fun (similar to chow fun). In any case, if you’ve had dim sum then I’m sure you’ve seen them. [...]
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Mr. Tea House
I am off to the beach as you read this. Funny, because I don’t really like the sun — I count the freckles on my face everyday and I don’t want to add any new ones– so I’m under a tent wearing a huge hat and caked-on SPF 1,388 all over. I really prefer cold [...]
New Korean: Nam San Gol
Korean restaurants are sprouting like weeds in Duluth. A new addition opened this month in the same plaza where Great Wall supermarket is located and there are two more nearby which I haven’t had a chance to visit. According to my translator good friend EDM, Namsangol is a village in Korea where traditional houses exist. [...]
Chicken & Beer (BBQ Chicken)
Just a quickie post — went to the newly-opened-for-two-days, BBQ Chicken aka Chicken & Beer, which is right next door to Honey Pig. It’s such a fun space with a fun mural, a quirky glow-in-the-dark bar, colorful walls, cozy booths, with Korean and American pop songs blasting in the background. By the way, did you [...]
Raku
the Chinese symbol for Happy So you all know by now how addicted I am to ramen, right? I ate 58 bowls last year and I’m up to 15 bowls this year (with my sister) so far. It’s only February, by the way, so I’m sure I’ll break my record last year. (Well, I’m not [...]
Of Birthdays and Noodles: Jjajangmyeon
Before anything else, today is Chow Down Atlanta’s birthday. You. Each and every one of you made this possible and I’d really like to thank you for all your support. For stopping by, reading, commenting, even hating — well, I think I only “angered” two or three of you so that’s good. [...]
Korean BBQ
If you’ve never had Korean food before or are just apprehensive in trying it because you don’t know what to order and/or how to behave, then I’ve got just the thing for you. Korean Barbecue. This is a fun way to introduce yourself and your friends to the awesome cuisine that it is. [...]
Noodle House: Jang Choong Dong
It’s the season for soups and my current obsession (among other ethnic soups especially ramen) includes yukgaejang. This has always been one of my favorite Korean soups. I love the spicy, savory, beef broth with a hint of tang. Gochugaru gives it this beautiful deep red color that glistens. The smell [...]
Kko Kko Chicken and Pizza
Pedestrian, run-of-the-mill Korean fried chicken. Small pieces. Okay batter. Get the plain ones. The spicy kind isn’t spicy at all and I really can’t get past the thick, gooey, cloyingly sweet sauce the chicken pieces are covered with.
The wings have potential, however. Crispy. Spicy. Juicy. Tiny.
Did [...]
Welcome to the family: Star Daepo
Ok, there’s a new family member to our growing Korean community. The name is Star Daepo. It opened on September 29. It’s been packed ever since. And just like any other Korean bar/restaurant, they’re only open for dinner.
The place is huge. The tables inside are regular Korean BBQ tables. [...]
Vincent Bakery
Johns Creek
If you prefer a quieter atmosphere than most Korean bakeries then Vincent Bakery is for you. There are two locations: the first one opened on Medlock Bridge in Johns Creek, a stone’s throw from Super H Mart; and the newer other one is on Pleasant Hill next to What The Pho. The [...]
No. 38: Dan Moo Ji
Did you know? This is my 38th Korean post. I have more posts than real Koreans combined. I am going back to Dan Moo Ji for the 3rd time next week and I will post this on their wall:
Had the Girl’s Set Menu with a friend here a couple of weeks back.
Tteokbokki. [...]
Find your way: Mega Mart
Today, just like the way our mom always talks to us (yeah, you should hear it) and in honor of her birthday, I will talk write in bullet points.
Inside Gwinett Place Mall in the old Macy’s.
This place is HUGE. You’ll have a difficult time finding anything.
Why are there a lot of American stuff? Isn’t [...]
Fave snack: Chocolate Fishies
Because I love chocolate. And I love the fish shape. A marriage between pancake and chocolate. Enough said.
My translator calls them Boonguhppang. They also make them with red beans inside. I prefer chocolates, of course. Get it from Super H Mart. 5 for $2.50 (2005) $3.00 (2007) [...]
A Far Better World Than Starbucks
A Far Better World Than Starbucks is known as World of Coffee & Tea. Aida, the proprietor of World of Coffee and Tea, understands the importance and power of a great cup of Joe in your daily ritual. That’s why she takes great pride and satisfactio…
