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WHAT TO EAT
The lordliest dish is kalbi: chunks of beef short ribs that're juicier and fattier than a farm-raised Horatio Sanz. If offered, go for the lordlier still King Kalbi, a superior cut, served on-bone, best washed down w/ Johnnie Walker Black.
HOW TO EAT
When feasting on multiple meats, ask your waiter to change out the grill surface between servings, or daejigogi marinade will mix with bulgogi juice -- a sizzling disgrace for you and your ancestors. Don't order chicken, lamb, or seafood -- Koreans don't traditionally grill these, and only offer them to placate foolish Caucasians.
WHERE TO EAT
For large parties: Woo Chon
10 W 36th St, between 5th and 6th; 212.695.0676
On K-town's outskirts, private rooms are always available, so your group can discreetly regress to food-in-hair dining etiquette. Best non-kalbi dish: Pork Belly Strips.
When it's 5am: Kang Suh
1250 Broadway, at 32nd; 212.564.6845
This rare champion of charcoal grills is open 24/7. Also, their bulgogi's bulgolicious.
With a date: Kum Gang San
49 W 32nd St, between Broadway and 5th; 212.967.0909
The waterfall, rock cave and baby grand -- all very Bond Villain-esque -- will impress your woman, but ultimately won't make up for you still making her cook.
When you're in Queens: San Soo Gap San
171-10 Northern Blvd, between 171st and Auburndale; 718.445.4850
The best spot in Flushing's unimpeachably authentic Korea Town. Prove your worthiness here, and Matt Wu will consider stopping secretly hating you.
Korean BBQ
Korean BBQ's ideal for gluttonous meatistry, but doing it right takes expert knowledge. Fortunately, Matt Wu -- Brooklyn native, businessman, Korean -- has offered his assistance. Wu's wisdom:
The lordliest dish is kalbi: chunks of beef short ribs that're juicier and fattier than a farm-raised Horatio Sanz. If offered, go for the lordlier still King Kalbi, a superior cut, served on-bone, best washed down w/ Johnnie Walker Black.
When feasting on multiple meats, ask your waiter to change out the grill surface between servings, or daejigogi marinade will mix with bulgogi juice -- a sizzling disgrace for you and your ancestors. Don't order chicken, lamb, or seafood -- Koreans don't traditionally grill these, and only offer them to placate foolish Caucasians.
For large parties: Woo Chon
10 W 36th St, between 5th and 6th; 212.695.0676
On K-town's outskirts, private rooms are always available, so your group can discreetly regress to food-in-hair dining etiquette. Best non-kalbi dish: Pork Belly Strips.
When it's 5am: Kang Suh
1250 Broadway, at 32nd; 212.564.6845
This rare champion of charcoal grills is open 24/7. Also, their bulgogi's bulgolicious.
With a date: Kum Gang San
49 W 32nd St, between Broadway and 5th; 212.967.0909
The waterfall, rock cave and baby grand -- all very Bond Villain-esque -- will impress your woman, but ultimately won't make up for you still making her cook.
When you're in Queens: San Soo Gap San
171-10 Northern Blvd, between 171st and Auburndale; 718.445.4850
The best spot in Flushing's unimpeachably authentic Korea Town. Prove your worthiness here, and Matt Wu will consider stopping secretly hating you.
