Don's Bogam BBQ & Wine Bar (17 E. 32nd St., NYC) - 3/29/09
So what's the best Korean restaurant in NYC? Tough to say. But for the past few years or so, the answer has been Don's Bogam BBQ & Wine Bar on 32nd Street. The food is consistently excellent, and the dining experience is enhanced by attentive service and a hip decor/space. Also, the vibe is not as frantic as it is at some of the other spots in K-town -- you know how some can be quite hectic and noisy and rushed... There are 2 things we always order at Don's. Of course the Kalbi (beef short ribs) here is absolutely fantastic; well-marbled beef marinated tastefully and grilled at your table. Always solid. We sometimes order the beef platter, with assorted meats/marinades and such, but we usually decide on multiple portions of their regular/marinated Kalbi. The other must-have dish at Don's is their Dubu Kimchi, which is a spicy, stir fried offering of pork and kimchi with steamed tofu on the side to balance the spicy fire. Okay, so Ella doesn't eat the spicy foods yet, but mom and dad love this dish! And for mom and dad, nothing is better than cold soju & beer to wash down all this flavorful goodness. Can't wait to go back.
So what's the best Korean restaurant in NYC? Tough to say. But for the past few years or so, the answer has been Don's Bogam BBQ & Wine Bar on 32nd Street. The food is consistently excellent, and the dining experience is enhanced by attentive service and a hip decor/space. Also, the vibe is not as frantic as it is at some of the other spots in K-town -- you know how some can be quite hectic and noisy and rushed... There are 2 things we always order at Don's. Of course the Kalbi (beef short ribs) here is absolutely fantastic; well-marbled beef marinated tastefully and grilled at your table. Always solid. We sometimes order the beef platter, with assorted meats/marinades and such, but we usually decide on multiple portions of their regular/marinated Kalbi. The other must-have dish at Don's is their Dubu Kimchi, which is a spicy, stir fried offering of pork and kimchi with steamed tofu on the side to balance the spicy fire. Okay, so Ella doesn't eat the spicy foods yet, but mom and dad love this dish! And for mom and dad, nothing is better than cold soju & beer to wash down all this flavorful goodness. Can't wait to go back.
can i just follow ella on her food tours?
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kyong (aka auntie kung)