Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Las Vegas Trip - Places For The Food (라스베가스 여행기 - 맛집)

라스베가스에서 들렸던 식당들 입니다. These are places we stopped for food in Las Vegas.


Hwaro (화로)
5030 Spring Mountain Rd

This is all you can eat Korean BBQ place ($22.95/dinner,  $19.95/lunch). We have visited this place twice now. Our first visit was for lunch and there was no wait for the table since our visit was right after they open. The second visit was for Sunday dinner and the wait time was about 30 minutes.
화로는 무제한 고기집 (22불 95전, 점심은 19불 95전)입니다. 지금까지 화로에 두번 들렸습니다. 처음은 식당 문 열자마자 점심 시간에 들렸서인지 바로 자리가 있었습니다. 두번째는 일요일 저녁에 들렸는데 한 30분 기다려야 했습니다.

Among the meats we tried, everybody agreed that Skirt Steak and Brisket are really good, but the verdict was split with Garlic Jalapeno Beef Belly, Signature Pork Cheek and Squid.
먹어본 고기 중에서 모두들 갈매기살과 차돌박이는 맛있다는데 전원 동의했지만 마늘 우겹살, 항정살과 오징어에 관해서는 의견이 나뉘었습니다.



Among two recommended appetizers (bold letters on their menu), the Shit (especially with beer) and Corn Cheese are good and Seafood Salad was fresher than we expected, but we weren't quite sure what Shake Shake Rice is. It is like a bibimbob, but we weren't sure about the origin of the dish. Also, skip the Gyoza (they were in oil too long) and Bean Paste Soup wasn't any better.
식당 메뉴에 추천한 전채 중에서 똥튀김 (안주로)과 콘치즈는  괜찮았고 해산물 샐러드는 생각보다 신선했습니다. 쉐이크 쉐이크 밥은 비빔밥도 아닌 것이 정체불명의 음식이더군요. 튀김만두는 정말 별로이구요 된장찌게도 멀건 것이 별로네요.

The Shit (똥튀김)
Shake Shake Rice
For the side dishes, we liked Green Onion and Beansprout Salad, Potato Salad and Rice Paper were good.
반찬 중에서는 파무침, 감자샐러드와 떡보쌈이 맛있더군요.

For the dessert, we really enjoyed Affogato on our first visit, but it wasn't as good on the second visit. Maybe they were too busy.
처음 들렸을 때 먹어본 아퍼카토가 너무 기억에 있어 다시 시켰는데 이번엔 처음 같지가 않더군요. 너무 바빠서인지.

Some of meats on the second visit were not as good as the first visit. But, overall it is worth the visit. Friends from San Francisco dais it is better than places in San Francisco.  The restaurant is located in the small strip mall and the parking could be a problem at the meal time.
두번째 들렸을 때 고기 몇 종류가 처음 보다 못했습니다. 그러나 전체적으로 들려볼만 합니다. 샌프란시스코에서 온 친구들이 샌프란시스코에 있는 고기집 보다 좋다고합니다.  식당이 조그마한 쇼핑몰에 있어 식사 때는 주차가 힘들 수 있습니다.



Lotus of Siam
620 E Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas, NV

We got to the restaurant right after they opened without the reservation and we had to wait for about 30 minutes. They served us water, but you may order the drink while waiting.
예약을 하지 못해 식당 문열 시간에 맞춰 도착했지만 한 30분 정도 기다려야 했습니다. 기다리는 동안 술을 주문할 수도 있고 아니면 종업원들이 마실 물을 가져다 줍니다.

The verdict on Tom Kah Kai ($15.95) soup was split decision. It is based on coconut milk with supposed to be with hint(?) of lime juice. It could have been real nice dish if it has only "hint" of lime, but the taste of lime was too strong. Another split decision was Nam Kah Kai ($10.95) which was a small dish to share among 5 people. It was another dish the strong lime taste which was the reason for the split decision. Otherwise, it was real tasty with the pressure cooked crispy rice. Drunken Noodle Seafood ($15:95) was delicious dish if you don't mind the sticky noodle. We were not sure of crispy duck and curry source combination, but Crispy Duck with Chu-Chee was a pleasant surprise. The duck and curry combination was surprisingly good and the source was also very good with white rice. Garlic Prawns ($29.95) is deep fried prawns. The prawns were very crispy and it was an excellent and all of us enjoyed.
코코넛 우유로 만든 Tom Kah Kai (15불 95전)에 관한 의견은 나뉘었습니다. 메뉴에는 약간의 라임 맛이 있다고 했는데 생각보다 라임 맛이 너무 강하더군요. Nam Kah Kai (10불 95전)도 의견이 나뉘었네요. 접시가 5명이 먹기에 작기도 했지만 몆 사람들에게는 라임 맛이 너무 쎄습니다. 너무 강한 라임 맛만 아니라면 누릉지 맛 나는 것이 고소하고 괜찮다는 의견들입니다. Drunken Noodle Seafood (15불 95전)은 양장피 국수들이 늘어 붙는 것이 괜찮다면 맛있는 음식입니다. 오리와 카레 조합이 어떨런지 자신이 없었지만 맛은 놀랄만 합니다. 국물은 밥과 비벼 먹어도 맛있어요. 마늘 맛이 있는 양념에 구운 Garlic Prawns (29불9 5전)은 바삭바삭하게 구원진 새우에 정말 맛있게 먹었습니다.

The service was great and the place was nicely decorated. We will try again when we visit Las Vegas again.
직원들은 친절했고 실내 장식은 잘 되어 있었습니다. 다시 라스 베가스를 온다면 다시 들릴 것 같네요.



Citizens at Mandalay Bay

Arriving at the hotel quite late hours, we needed a small bite just to relive our hunger. We stopped at Citizens for a take out of Carnivore Pizza ($18.00) and Buffalo Wings ($18.00). We did not expect much from a restaurant in the hotel, but it was a surprise. The food was very tasty and the quantity was more than enough. We definitely recommend this place.

밤 늦게 호텔에 도착해 배고픈 것만 해결하고 자려고 이 식당에 들렸습니다, 테이크 아웃으로 고기 피자 (18불)과 버펄로 닭날개을 주문했습니다. 호텔 내 식당이라 별로 기대를 안했는데 놀라게하네요. 맛도 아주 좋았고요 양도 푸짐해 먹고 남을 정도였습니다. 추천합니다.


3/6/2012

Komex Express
633 N. Decature Blvd NV 89107
한식과 멕시코식을 혼합한 음식점이라고하여 찾았습니다. 한식과 멕시코 음식을 주문할 수도 있지만 혼합식을 먹어 보기로 하였습니다. 김치를 넣어 만든 타코(다른 고기로 6개), 치미창가, 누릉지로 만든 토스타다를 주문하였는데 정말 맛 있게 먹었고 네명이 먹기에도 많은 양이었습니다. 금상첨화는 20불도 안들었다는 것이지요. 단 한가지 문제점은 식당이 작아 (10 탁자 정도) 바쁠때는 기다리는 시간이 꽤 길어 질 수 있습니다.

This is a fusion Korean Mexican restaurant. You could order regular Korean and/or Mexican dishes, but we decided to try the fusion dishes: Mexican dishes with Korean ingredients. We tried Tacos (6 with different meats), Chimichanga and Tostada with Kimchi (Korean seasoned cabbage). Tostada was made with crispy rice shell. The food was excellent and it was more than enough to feed four adults. And It only cost us $20. If you like or try Korean flavored Mexican food, this place is a must. One major(?) problem with this place is that the seating is very limited (about 10 tables).


Taco (타코)
Totada (토스타다)
Chimichanga (치미창가)


Wicked Spoon Buffet at Cosmopolitan
가장 최근에 생긴 부펩 식당이고 이 곳은 큰 그릇에 있는 음식을 각자 떠 가는 것이 아니고 작은 접시에 따로따로 일인분 씩 담아 내논다고하여 먹어보자 했습니다. 고기 종류는 맛있었고 살라드도 몆 종류는 괜찮은 편이었는데 피자, 파니니 (panini), 그리고 동양식 음식부는 피하십시오. 40불 저녁에 마른 피자나 원조를 모르는 동양식을 먹기에는 너무 억을합니다. 후식은 괜찮았습니다. 원하는데로 만들어 주는 메그로니와 치즈는 별로 치즈를 좋아하지 않는 분들에게도 맛있었습니다.

Wicked Spoon Buffet at Cosmopolitan
We decided to try this place since it is relatively new place and the food is served in the individual dish instead of self serving from large container. The meat section was excellent and some of the salad were OK. But, avoid pizza and panini section and oriental section. You shouldn't have to pay $40 for dried pizza and oriental foods with the unknown origin (meaning it only looks like it). Desert section had wide selection and was OK. We liked Mac & Cheese station which make it on your order.


Salad (살라드)

Pizza (피자)

Panini and Oriental (파니니와 동양식)

Meat (고기 종류)

Desert (후식)

Jean Philippe Patisserie at Bellagio
딸기 타트 ($6.90), 키라임 타트 ($6.90), 오페라(초코렛 케익, $6.90) 를 주문했는데 타트는 정말 smooth하고 맛 있었습니다만 Opera는 별로 였습니다. 카라멜 (한 상자에 24불)은 연하였지만 Sable Breton (한 통에 15불)은 건조하고 푸석푸석 했습니다. 커피하고 먹으면 맛 있다고 하지만. 친구가 아침 일찍 비행기를 타야해 파니니 샌드위치를 주문했는데 그 값에 식사용으로 먹기에는 너무 작았다고 합니다.

We tried Strawberry Tart ($6.90), Key Lime Tart ($6.90) and Opera($6.90). Both tarts were excellent, but Opera was not impressive. We also tried Caramel (very smooth at $24/box) and Sable Breton (dry & brittle at $15, but it suppose to be better with coffee). A friend bought a panini sandwich to catch an early morning flight and commented that it is a snack size, not for a meal.

Chocolate Fountain




Alien Fresh Jerky
Hwy 15 in Baker, California (하이웨이 15 도로 베이커에서 출구하세요)
저희들은 육포를 좋아하는 편이 아니지만 이 곳이 워낙 육포로 유명하다하여 들렸습니다. 점원 이야기로 제일 잘 팔린다는 Honey teriyaki 육포와 Whisky 육포, Peppered 육포를 시식해 보았습니다. 저희들에게는 Peppered 육포나 Honey teriyaki 육포가 괜찮았습니다. 음식 후 술 냄새가 입안에 남아도 괜찮으신 분은 Whisky 육포를 아마 좋아 하실 것입니다.  마늘과 양파로 양념한 피스타치오, 계피로 구운 피칸, 멕시칸 소스와 말린 파인애플 들을 먹어 보았는데 피스타치오와 피칸은 별로 였지만 말린 파인애플은 새로웠습니다.

We are not the jerky fans, but we have tried Whisky jerky, Peppered jerky and Honey teriyaki jerky (most popular by store clerk) since this place was known for the beef jerky. We liked peppered jerky moire than honey teriyaki and whisky jerky. If you don't mind the alcohol after taste, whisky jerky may be for you. We also tried Pistachio garlic & onion, Glazed pecan w/ cinnamon and Dried pineapple w/ chamoy. pistachio and pecan were nothing special, but pineapple was sweet and salty and in a way refreshing


Related Article - places to visit (연결된 글 - 구경걸이 들)
Las Vegas Trip (라스베가스 여행기)





Tuesday, July 3, 2018

California - Los Angeles Asian Restaurant - 2 (켈리포니아 LA 식당 2편)

LA 를  다시 방문 했을 때 들린 한식, 중식, 일식, 양식, 빵집 등 식당들을 추가 하거나 전에 들렸던 집들은 변화된 것들을  올립니다. 참고가 되었으면 합니다. (Restaurants we visited during our last visit to Los Angeles, California. They include Korean, Chinese, Japanese, American and Bakery. It is updated with new restaurants we tried and reviews for the restaurants we revisited.)

** indicates New  or updated review.

** Daikokuya (다이코쿠)
2029 Sawtelle Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025

Since they are known for their ramen and we thought it might be good time to try as in between meals. The downtown restaurant is the one well known, but we decided to try this place because of the proximity to airport. It was a small place (not much space between tables) and quite busy. We had to wait for few minutes even if it was after lunch hour.
이 식당은 우동으로 유명한데 간단한 식사로 좋을 것 같아 들렸습니다. 다운타운에 있는 것이 원조라는데 저희들은 공항에 가까운 지점에 들렸습니다. 식당이 그리 크지도 않고 바빠서인지 점신 시간이 지나서 들렸는데도 몆분 기다려야했습니다.

미소 라면 (13불), 마운 참치 롤(5블)과 야끼만두는 특별하다는 느낌을 못 느겼습니다. 특히 이 집 라면이 왜 그렇게 우명한지 잘 모르겠더군요. 만두는 보통 식당과 다르게 만들었는데 괜찮았어요.
Miso Ramen ($13), Spicy Tuna Roll($5) and Gyoza ($5) were not anything special. Especially we were not sure the reason for fame of their ramen. But, Gyoza was prepared different than usual and was good.




Since the restaurant is located in the busy street, the parking might be a problem even though we are not familiar with the neighborhood.
식당이 꽤 번화가에 있어 주차가 어려울 수 있겠습니다. 저희들이 동네 주변을 잘 모르지만..


** Marugame Monzo (마루가메 몬조)
329 E 1st St., Los Angeles, CA

이 식당은 열린 주방에서 직접 만드는 국수로 유명합니다.
This restaurant is known for udon prepared with home made noodles in the open kitchen.


We tried Hot Sansai Udon ($9.95). The soup base was really good and we enjoyed. The soup base for Shrimp Tempura Udon ($12.25) was a little too blend, but the shrimp was done perfectly. Also, the home made noodle was quite good.
더운 Sansai 우동 (9불95전) 국물은 아주 맛있었습니다. 그런데 새우 템푸라 우동 (12불25전) 국물은 맛이 너무 민밋했으나 새우는 정말 맛있게 튀겨졌습니다. 직접 만든 국수는 쫄깃쫄깃한게 맛이었습니다.


Even though we visited toward the end of lunch time, we had to wait fr few minutes. It is very small place. Since the restaurant is located in the busy street, the parking might be a problem even though we are not familiar with the neighborhood.
점심 시간이 거진 끝날 때 쯤 들렸는데도 조금 기다려야 했습니다. 식당이 꽤 번화가에 있어 주차가 어려울 수 있겠습니다. 저희들이 동네 주변을 잘 모르지만..


Fugetsu-do
315 E 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Hours (8 AM - 7 PM)

점심 먹고 나오니 바로 옆에 일본 빵집이 있어 들려습니다.  종업원이 무척 친절하고 도움이 많이 됬습니다. 이 곳에서 문을 연지 꽤 오래 되었다고 하네요. 고풍이 멋인지 가게가 장식은 거의 없고요. 저희들은 모지를 한 상자 주문했습니다. 아주 맛있는 모지는 아니였지만 막 먹고 싶을 때 그 식욕을 채워주기는 무난했습니다.
 We stopped at this place for curiosity without any expectation after the lunch at the next door. The girl behind the counter was very friendly and helpful with our order. This place has been here very long time. The store does not have much decoration except it is old. We order one box of mochi to go. They were not really good, but good enough to cool the urge for the mochi.



** Thai Stops (타이 스톱)
15607-A Nordhoff St. North Hills, CA

동양 음식 집에 들어 가는데 스페인 말 쓰는 주인들을 보니 놀랄만하네요. 중국 음식을 만드는 스페인계 남미 사람들? 놀라운 일이네요. 배가 너무 고파 다른 움식점을 찾기에도 너무 늦어 먹어 보기로 했습니다. 메뉴 판에 있는대로 주 음식, 곁들임 요리, 마실 것 그리고 후식을 더하면 됩니다.
It was a surprise to be greeted by Spanish speaking owners. Chinese good prepared by Spanish people??
Since we were too hungry to go somewhere else, we ordered the Gallic Shrimp. The way you order the food is to pick the entry and select sides, drink and desert.


저희점심으로 마늘 소스로 된 새우, 에그 롤, 하얀 밥을 주문했는데 가격이 17불 26전이네요. 맛은 그런데로 괜찮은 편이었는데 (저희들이 너무 기대를 안해서인지도 모르지만) 가격에 비해서는 좀 모자르는 편입니다.
Our lunch with Gallic Shrimp, Egg roll and white Rice was $17.26. The food was surprisingly decent (I guess my expectation was low), but it wasn't as good for the price.



** Fuji Buffet and Grill (후지 부페와 구운 요리)
300 Harvey Dr., Glendale, CA 91206

전에 있던 부페집이 분닫고 새로 생겼다고해서 찾아가 보았습니다. 식당은 꽤 크고요 깨끗하더군요. 음식 종류는 다른 부페 집에 비해 가지 수가 적지만 질은 조금 나아보입니다. 주로 일식, 중식들인데 중국 음식들은 별로 였지만 스시는 다른 집들 보다 좋았습니다. 먹다 보니 시진 찍는 것도 앚었네요.
They said new owner opened this restaurant after previous restaurant was closed. The place is very large, but it was clean. The variety was less than other buffet restaurants, but the quality seems better than others. Maybe because it is new. The dishes are mainly Japanese and Chinese dishes. Chinese dish aren't any better than other restaurants, but the sushi was made better and tasty. It is a place to try at least once.


Honey Pig (꿀돼지)
3400 W 8th St., LA, CA

공항에서 숙박지로 가는데 꿀돼지가 가깝다고 하고 소문만 들었지 아직 먹어 보질 못해 들렸습니다. 고기 굽는 것이 특히하게 솥뚜껑이네요. 거기에 콩나믈 무침과 김치를 얹어 주는데 6명이 맛있게 먹고 77불 72전을 냈어요. 너무 먹어 나중에 남은 음식과 야채를 넣어 볶아주는 볶음밥은 맛만 봤네요.
Since our friends told us that Honey Pig is on our way to hotel and we haven't tried this place, we decide to stop for late dinner. It was only place I saw using caldron lid as a grill. It's different and no problem grilling the meat. Our bill was $77.72 for six of us for the food we filled our stomach. We were so full, we were only able to taste the fried rice which they make all of the left overs and a little additional lettuce.






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Galleria Market (갤러리아 마켓): Devonshire St and Reseda Blvd, Northridge

** Seoul Tofu House (순두부집) - 이번에는 육계장(8불 99전)을 먹었는데 질이 많이 떨어졌네요.
** Galleria Chicken (두리분식) - 만두국을 먹었는데 정말 별로였습니다. 
Love Sushi (러브스시)(문닫았네요) - 스시, 우동 캄보는 여전했음.
Gong Hwa Chun (공화춘) - 주인이 바뀐듯. 짜장 맛이 전 보다 못함.
Pho 8 - 새로 문을 연 월남 국수 집인듯. 먹어 보지는 않았음.



Shik Do Rak Valley (식도락): 18434 Devonshire St, Northridge 
이번에는 벨리쪽에서는 구이로 알려져 있에 5명이 5인분 고기를 (부페식이 아님) 시켰는데 저희들이 양이 적어서인지 먹고 남을 정도이던군요. 고기 맛도 괜찮았고 밑반찬들도 대부분 괜찮은 편이었으며 떡보쌈은 추천할만 합니다. 구이와 함께 시킨 된장찌게와 냉면은 고기 먹고 입맛 다시기에는 괜찮았지만 더 잘하는 식당들이 많을 듯합니다. 


Duk Su Jang (덕수장)(문닫았데네요) 7126 Van Nuys Blvd Van Nuys CA 91405(818-989-7791)
이번에는 솥밥, 군만두, 된장찌게를 먹었습니다. 솥밥은 고기가 안들은 돌솥 비빕밥인데 누릉지가 맛 있었습니다. 군만두도 맛있게 먹었습니다 단 된장찌게는 글쎄요 입니다.

Nae Go Hyang (내고향 해물 손칼국수): 3516 West 8th St Los Angeles 90005 (213-382-0022)
이번 방문에는 멸치칼국수, 해물전과 육계장 만두국을 사가지고 와서 먹었습니다. 한가지 배운 것은 사가지고 갈 때 국수와 만두를 따로 포장 해달라고 하십시오. 그러면 집에와 데워 먹을 때 국수와 만두가 풀어지지 않으니깐요. 멸치칼국수와 해물전은 맛 있었는데 육게장은 별로 였습니다.

Sister's Hawaiian BBQ (자매만두): (문닫았데네요) 4220 Beverly Bl LA 90004
다른 음식점을 찾다 시간이 없어 들렸습니다. 떡복기는 약간 덜 달았으면 좋았을 것이고 김치만두는 직접 만든 것인데 맛은 별로 였습니다.

The Dragon Restaurant (용궁): 966 S Vermont Ave Los Angeles 90006  (213-387-8833)
점심으로 짜장면, 탕수육를 먹었는데 짜장면은 여전히 괜찮은데 탕수육은 별로 였습니다. 분위기도 괜찮고 또 들릴만한 곳입니다. 대리 주차장이 건물 뒤에 있습니다.

Young King (연경): 3100 W Olympic Blvd  Los Angeles 90006
저희들이 도착했을 때 막 점심 시간이 시작하였는데 벌써 식당이 반 이상 차 있었습니다. 바빠서인지 짜장면은 전보다 못했지만 소스가 따로 나오는 탕수육(꼭 한국식을 시키십시오) (14불95)은 맛있게 먹었습니다. 새우 깐풍기 (16불 95)도 괜찮았어요. 주차장이 건물 뒤에 있지만 바쁜 시간에는 어려울 뜻 합니다.

탕수육
새우 깐풍기
Bu San Sushi (부산 초밥)(문닫았네요) 201 N Western Ave LA 90004
꽤 맛도 있고 많이 알려져 있다하여 점심 시간에 들렸는데 도시락과 스시 스페셜은 생각보다 못했습니다. 생선들이 생각보다 신선하지 못했고 도시락에 나온 고등어는 말라있었습니다.

스시 스페셜 (Sushi Special)
도시락 (Bynto)
Bosco Bakery (보스코 빵집) In Korea Town Plaza (코리아 타운 풀라자안)
찹쌀 도넛이 맛있다는 올리브 빵집을 찾았는데 빵집이 바뀌어 보스코 빵집이 있었습니다. 케익은 맛을 보지 못했지만 빵들은(타피오카 도넛, 팥빵, 고로케) 특별한 것은 없었습니다. 근처에 있으면 들려도 멀리서 찾아 갈 정도는 아니었습니다.

New Town Buffet (뉴 타운 부페): 1100 N San Fernando Blvd Burbank 91054
메뉴는 다른 중국 부페와 별로 다른 것이 없었으나 굴 음식이 다른 곳보다 많았습니다. 그리고 몽골리안 바베큐가 양념 선택은 적었지만 맛있게 먹었습니다. 맛은 자주 갈 정도는 아니지만 가끔은 갈만한 곳입니다. 실내 장식은 다른 중국 부페 집들과 비슷하고 주차는 문제 없습니다.

Claim Jumper (클레임 점퍼): 9429 Tampa Ave Northridge CA 91324
이 식당은 주로 미국 서부에 있는 연쇄점인데 켈리포니아에도 여러 장소에 있습니다. 음식은 틸라피아 (Tilapia Bianca), 양파 숩과 살라드 (Onion soup & salad), 돼지갈비 (Pork full rack)을 주분했는데 틸라피아는 보통 정도였으나 돼지 갈비는 아주 좋았습니다. 양파 숩은 다른 식당보다 덜 짠 것이 우리 입에는 딱 좋았는데 살라드는 특별한 것은 없었습니다. 들린 날이 금요일 저녁이어서인지 20분 정도 기다려야 했습니다. 주차장은 식당이 쇼핑 센터에 있어 문제가 없을 것입니다.

LA 에는 여러 한국장이 있는데 저희들은 밑 반찬 거리를 살 때 시온 마켙(Zion Market, 3500 W 6th St LA)을 주로 사용합니다. 군것질 감도 많구요.

발 지압을 받아본 것이 기억나 한 번 더 갔었습니다. 가격은 올라서 30불(한시간)에 팁($10)입니다. 팁이 적으면 싸우기도 한다니 후하게 주세요.

Ginza Sushi (긴자스시) -폐업
도시락이 꽤 맛 있었는데 문을 닫았다고하여 섭섭하였습니다.

켈리포니아 LA식당 1편: California - Los Angeles Asian Restaurant -1 (켈리포니아 L A 식당 1편)

켈리포니아 LA식당 3편: California - Los Angeles Asian Restaurant - 3 (켈리포니아 L A 식당 3편)

켈리포니아 LA식당 4편:
California - Los Angeles Korean/Asian Restaurant - 4 (켈리포니아 L A 한식당/동양음식 맛집 4편)


Restaurants we visited during our last visit to Los Angeles, California. They include Korean, Chinese, Japanese, American and Bakery. It is updated with new restaurants we tried and reviews for the restaurants we tried before.

Galleria Market (갤러리아 마켓): Devonshire St and Reseda Blvd
It seems that the food court is a place for either quick lunch or dinner including the take-out after grocery stop for the locals.
** Seoul Tofu House (순두부집) - On this visit, we tried Yukgaejang(spicy beef soup) (8불 99전). The quality of food took the downhill.
** Galleria Chicken (두리분식) - Do not try the Dumpling soup. It was below average.
Love Sushi (러브스시) (Closed)- Sushi and U-dong combo is still good for the price. 
Gong Hwa Chun (공화춘) - New owner(?) and noodle with black bean source (짜장면) was not good as before.
Pho 8 - New restaurant with Vietnamese dishes. We did not try it.

Shik Do Rak Valley (식도락): 18434 Devonshire St, Northridge (818-832-7080)
Since the place is better known with BBQ in the area. five of us ordered the set menu for 5 (it is not all you can eat) . The quantity of meat was more than enough for five of us. The meats were tasty and the side dishes were better than average. Tteok Bossam (rice cake) is good enough to recommend.  If you go with friends (meaning few people), BBQ is pretty good choice. We have tried Yook-Gae-Jang (spicy beef and vegetable soup) and Naeng-Myun (cold noodle soup) and we will not be going back for them.  Deon-Jang-Ji-Ge (soup made with Korean miso) and Naeng-Myun (cold noodle soup) we order with BBQ was good enough after eating the beef, but we won't be ordering just those dishes. The interior is an average


Duk Su Jang (덕수장)(Could not very if they are closed permanently7126 Van Nuys Blvd Van Nuys (818-989-7791)
We ordered Sot Bap(솥밥), Fried dumpling(군만두), and Bean paste tofu casserole(된장찌게). Sot Bop is bibimbap without meat in hot container. The hot container scorches the bottom of rice (누릉지) and it tastes better. Fried dumpling was good, but Bean paste tofu casserole was an below average dish.

Nae Go Hyang (내고향 해물 손칼국수): 3516 West 8th St Los Angeles 90005 (213-382-0022)
On this visit, we took out the anchovy based noodle soup (멸치칼국수), seafood pancake (해물전) and Spicy beef dumpling soup (육계장 만두국). For the take out, you could ask to package the noodle and dumpling separate from the soup. You could then heat them with soup at home. The anchovy kal gook su and seafood pancake were OK, but I had better Spicy beef soup.

Sister's Hawaiian BBQ (자매만두): 4220 Beverly Bl LA 90004
We stopped at this restaurant because we could not find the restaurant we were looking for and we were in hurry. Rice cake(떡복기) could be better if it is less sweet. They made their own Kim-chi dumpling (김치만두), but it could have been better. The price is very reasonable, but the parking could be a problem.

The Dragon Restaurant (용궁): 966 S Vermont Ave Los Angeles 90006 (213-387-8833)
We ordered Jja-Jang-Myun (noodle with black), and Sweet & sour pork for the lunch. Jja-Jang-Myun is still tasty, but we had better Sweet & sour pork at other places. The valet parking only is available in the back of building.

Young King (연경): 3100 W Olympic Blvd  Los Angeles 90006
We got there as they prepared to open for the lunch and the place was more than half full in few minutes. We don't know, because it was busy, Jja-Jang-Myun wasn't good as last time we ate here. But Korean style Sweet & sour pork ($14.95) served with separate source is quite good. You have to ask for Korean style. Otherwise, you get fusion style which is not as good as Korean style. Fried shrimp with sweet and spicy source ($16.95) was also good. There are parking space in the back, but it could be a problem when they are busy.

Sweet & Sour Pork (탕수육)
Fried Shrimp w/ Sweet & Spicy Source (새우 깐풍기)
Bu San Sushi (부산 초밥): (문닫았네요) 201 N Western Ave LA 90004
This place was well known and had good reviews. Fir the lunch, we ordered Bynto (도시락) and Sushi Special. They were a little disappointment. Fish was not as fresh as I expected and mackerel in Bynto was dry.

Sushi Special 
Bynto (도시락)
Bosco Bakery (보스코 빵집) In Korea Town Plaza (코리아 타운 풀라자안)
We were looking for Olive bakery with the glutinous donut, but it was changed to Bosco bakery. The reviews recommended the cakes, but we have tried Tapioka sticky rice donut, Sweet rice donut and Crocket. They were good enough to stop by if you are near the place, but we won't be traveling there just for the donuts.

New Town Buffet (뉴 타운 부페) 1100 N San Fernando Blvd Burbank 91054
Their food selection was typical Chinese buffet food except oysters. Their serving of oyster dishes were plentiful and tasty except some were not fresh. Mongolian BBQ was surprisingly good when there were not a lot of choices of spices. Overall, we may go back once in a while. The interior was also typical Chinese buffet place and the parking won't be a problem.

Claim Jumper (클레임 점퍼) 9429 Tampa Ave Northridge CA 91324
Claim Jumper is a chain restaurant located mostly in western united states and there are number of locations in California. We tried Tilapia Bianca (틸라피아), Onion soup & salad (양파 숩과 살라드), Pork full rack (돼지갈비). Pork rib was excellent, but Tilapia was average and it was cooked a little dry. We liked the onion soup for our taste that it is less salty than that of other places. All-you-can-eat salad was nothing special. We had to wait about 20 minutes (it may be normal for Friday evening?), but the parking is no problem since the restaurant is in the shopping center.

There are several Korean super markets and Zion market (3500 W 6th St LA) is our preferred market to purchase the ingredients for Korean side dishes. Another incentive for Zion market is the number of food taste stations.

Since the foot massage was very relaxing last time, we all decided to try it again. The price went up and it was $30 for one hour plus tip. I heard that you should give a good tip ($10) unless you want to be harassed by the employees. 

Ginza Sushi (긴자스시) - Closed
We were sorry to hear that this place was out of business. Their Bynto (도시락) was excellent.

The first article on Asian restaurants in Los Angeles, California:
California - Los Angeles Restaurant -1 (켈리포니아 L A 식당 1편)

Third article on the Asian restaurants in Los Angeles, California:
California - Los Angeles Asian Restaurant - 3 (켈리포니아 L A 식당 3편)


Forth article on the Asian restaurants in Los Angeles, California:
California - Los Angeles Korean/Asian Restaurant - 4 (켈리포니아 L A 한식당/동양음식 맛집 4편)


Saturday, June 2, 2018

Places to Visit in North Carolina (3) (노스 케롤라이나 여행기 3편)

Cape Lookout Lighthouse

The lighthouse is located in the Cape Lookout National Seashore on South Core Banks Island. It was built in 1859 as the state's first tall coastal light and it is 163 ft tall. 

등대는 케이프 룩아웃 국립해안에 위치해 있으며 1859년에 지어진 약 50 미터 높이의 등대 입니다.




There is a wooden walkway that takes you from the dock to the lighthouse and on to the Atlantic side of the island. The lighthouse was not open when we visited, but it provided a good photo opportunity. The beach was beautiful and unspoiled with small crowed. If you like walking the beach without the crowd, you will enjoy the visit.

선창지에서 등대와 반대쪽에 있는 대서양 해안까지는 나무 통로를 따라 갈 수 있습니다. 저희가 들린 날은 등대가 문을 닫아 올라가 보지는 못했지만 사진 찍기에 아주 좋은 곳 입니다. 해변가는 한적하고, 훼손되지 않은 아름다웠습니다. 한적한 해변가를 걷는 것을 좋아하신다면 한번 들리세요.


They recommend to bring all the food, water, and supplies you need when visiting these remote beaches. However, you need to leave with whatever you brought with you with regards to trash. There is a visitor's center with a small gift shop and very clean bathroom facilities near the dock landing.

이 외따른 해변가를 가실 예정이시면 물, 음식 그리고 필요한 것들을 준비해 가지고 가세요. 단 모든 쓰레기는 전부 가지고 나와야합니다. 선창장 근처에는 방문객 센터, 선물 가게, 그리고 깨끗한 화장실이 있습니다.

You can only get to the Cape Lookout by 20 minutes ferry ride ($17/adult, $10/children under 11) from Harkers Island. On the day we visited,  there was a little head wind, but the boat ride was enjoyable.

케이프 룩아웃에 갈 수 있는 길은 하커 섬에서 연락선 (17불/어른, 10불/아동)으로 20분을 가야합니다. 저희가 들린 날은 맞바람이 있었지만 그래도 보트 타기는 즐길만 했습니다.


Emerald Isle


Emerald Isle is a 29-mile stretch of island on the lower Outer Banks. It has houses along the beach, but no high rises or amusements. The beaches was clean, but was not crowded as much as we expected. It was voted the best beach in North Carolina in 2018 by USA Today readers.

에멀럴드 섬은 바깥 둑 (Outer Banks) 47 Km의 해안을 말합니다. 해변가를 따라 집들이 있지만 고층 건물이나 오락 시설등은 없습니다. 그러나 부두에서 낚시하는 사람들, 모래사장에서 그림을 그리며 즐기는 가족들의 모습이 아름답군요. 바닷가 해변은 깨끗했고 생각보다 사람들이 적었습니다. 2018년에 USA 투데이 독자들에 의해 노스 카롤라이나 최고의 해변으로 뽑혔습니다.





Clyde Phillips Seafood
104 E Corbett Ave Swansboro, NC 28584

It is a small fish market, but you could buy the fresh seafoods that they catch on that day. They clean and cut them per your request. It has been a long time we had so much fresh seafoods so cheap, i.e. Grouper ($17.95/lb). We recommend the place if you want to taste the fresh seafoods.

이 가게는 아주 작은 생선 가게이지만 그날 잡은 해산물들만 팔기 때문에 싱싱한 해산물들을 구입할 수 있습니다. 부탁하면 깨끗하게 손질해서 짤라 주기도 합니다. 정말 오래간만에 싸고 (우각바리 (17불 95전/파운드)) 싱싱한 해산물을 먹었네요. 근처에 가시면 꼭 들리세요.




Ribeyes Steakhouse
104 Golfin Dolphine Dr., Cape Carteret, NC

For lunch, we tried Lunch pick ($8.99), Grilled Atlantic Salmon ($11.99) Petite Ribeye ($13.99) with additional $4.00 for the salad bar. The lunch pick is to choose two among six items including Salad Bar. The salad bar was fresh and reasonable. Salmom was good , but the steak could have been better especially when your name has "ribeye" in it. With a little effort, they could make the dishes more appetizing.

점심으로 점심 스페셜 (8불 99전), 구은 대서양 연어(11불 99전) 와 작은 꽃등심 스테이크 (13불 99전)을 먹었습니다. 5불에 살라드를 첨가 할 수 있습니다. 점심 스페셜은 샐러드 바를 포함한 6 가지 중에서 2 가지를 고를 수 있습니다. 샐러드 바에 있는 음식들은 신선했고 맛도 괜찮았습니다. 연어 음식은 좋았는데 "꽃등심"을 가게 이름에 달 정도면 스테이크는 좀 더 향상 시켜야 할 것 같읍니다. 그리고 조금만 노력하면 음식이 보기에도 먹을만하게 할 수 있지 않을까 하네요.

The place has more of pub and restaurant environment than the family restaurant. There were only few customers, and the server was very attentive. You may try it.

이곳은 가족적 식당보다는 술집/식당 분위기를 주네요. 저희가 들렸을 때는 손님들이 별로 없었지만 종업원들은 친절했습니다.


The link to related North Carolina trip:
다른 노스 카롤라이나 여행 블로그 글입니다:

Places to Visit in North Carolina (1) (노스 케롤라이나 여행기 1편)


The link below is the article we wrote on North Carolina when we traveled from Virginia to California.
아래 글은 버지니아에서 켈리포니아까지 여행할 때 노스 카롤라이나를 지난 기록입니다.
Driving Cross Country (미국 대륙횡단) - North Carolina (노스 케롤라이나)