Reviews for Kimchi Grandma BBQ Restaurant
You've got to got to have Seoul : Part 2
Review by jsulte (10), left on 20-06-2007 at 16:05
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sorry. i forgot to rate it. here it is
You've got to got to have Seoul
Review by jsulte (10), left on 20-06-2007 at 15:33
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I was introduced to Korean food by a Korean mate of mine. An international student who was also a great Korean cuisine cook. He taught me lots of things Korean, most importantly, the Korean’s love for chilli. If their meal is not saturated with chilli, it's probably not Korean food.
When it comes to Korean food, a lot of people, I think, are afraid to try. Unlike Chinese food, Korean food is still a bit of mystery to a lot of people, even for a lot of Asian/Melbournians.
Kim chi Grandma is a good place to start. The people are friendly and the atmosphere is non-threatening. I.e., not-so "foreign". The Bourke Street restaurant is well seated so turning up without a booking is usually not a problem.
For entree, may I recommend their Marinara Pancake? As the name suggests, it has seafood. Another good entree meal is what is called "Chap Chae". This is potato noodles. Yeah... go figure! They can make noodles out of potatoes?! It is served with some type of sweet sauce and small bits of vegetables.
If you are game enough, try some of their hot (chilli hot) soups. Champong is a noodle dish that is bathed in spicy seafood soup with a variety of sea creatures and vegetables. Ensured to warm you up in those cold Melbourne nights.
If burning your guts is not your cup of tea, try their BBQ meat. Bulgogi is a meat dish, thinly sliced and marinated in sweet soy sauce. All these meals are served with steamed rice.
And of course, a Korean meal is not complete without side dishes. Kimchi is Napa cabbage that is fermented in chilli. Very good companion with any meat dishes. Boiled bean shoots, fish cakes and other odds and ends served in small dishes.
In Korea, these side dishes never stop coming. Once you finish them, they are automatically replenished straight away. In Kimchi Grandma, unfortunately this doesn’t happen. But if you ask them, they are quite willing to dish out some more.
If you are a foodie, Korean dishes are definitely worth adding to your palate's repertoire.
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Highly recommended.
Acceptable but boring.
Sorry, not my cup of tea.
