Monday, October 12, 2009

Yu Ga What?

They got dumplings, that's what. Huge, boat-shaped wang mandu (beef and leek, pork and leek, or kimchi) to be precise. While attempting to escape gridlock on Western, I routinely seem to pass this converted taco stand turned dumpling house (apparently called Yu Ga Ne) on Irolo and 7th. More than enticed by the colorful photos and the promise of "authentic Korean dumplings", K and I decided to have a closer look. I opted for the spicy pollo and king dumplings served with salad, arroz, and a small bowl of picante seafood soup. The main specialty here is Jajangmyeon, a fantastically black noodle dish that can easily rival King Diamond in evil appearances: thick sauce made of black soybean paste con diced carne and vegetables poured over noodles sprinkled with a few green peas. K quickly ordered her own ebony bowlful (which is always served with danmuji and kimchi) and we went to work. One part Blade Runner, Three parts B sanitation grade, and six parts of fun equal a perfect ten for tasty convenience. As an interesting side note, the cramped Korean strip mall also contains a store marketed for repairing cowboy boots, chaps, saddles, and leathers---proving once again that anything is possible in the city of angels.

3 comments:

  1. i love jajangmyon a lot. thanks for sharing about it.

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  2. wow. last month i had a chance to try jajangmyon. it was great. thanks for sharing. regards...

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  3. thanks for sharing, my korean friend cooked jajangmyon last week. i love it!

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