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  • Hobak Korean BBQ will leave you full of happy!

    Off-strip Vegas gem Hobak Korean BBQ is a family favorite because we miss having access to Korean bbq in Wilmington, NC. Our years in SoCal and Virginia were filled with adventuresome Asian shopping and dining out. Sadly, the only BBQ in the south is Carolina BBQ, which is great, don’t get me wrong, but it’s nothing like Korean BBQ! Korean BBQ is a communal eating experience right at your table, washed down with Soju or Hite Beer or..at least at Hobak… a beer and soju tower right at your table that is a ready-to-pour tap of goodness! The meats at Hobak are top quality Angus beef and pork sliced thin to cook quickly on the tableside grills while you and your companions enjoy the accompaniments of kimchee,daikon,pickled greens, steamed eggs, potato pancake and other house made goodies. There are marinated meats and pork belly and jowl to choose from as well. Let your server do the cooking while you enjoy your group and just TRY to finish all the food in front of you! The large family size combos will set you back about $95…but they will feed 6 comfortably. Dessert comes with the meal in the form of cute little ice cream sandwiches in a variety of flavors. This is another Vegas gem that’s great for a group! Don’t be shy…Hobak!

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  • Go Green…Go White..Go Dakgangjeong

    Go Green…Go White..Go Dakgangjeong

    Tailgating for the MSU vs UofM game tonight with one of our family favorites.  Go Green.  Korean chicken wings (Dakgangjeong), roasted shishito peppers, Asian Cole slaw, and deviled eggs japonaise. Go White. So good and never a leftover. Victory for MSU.

    Soak hard boiled eggs in soy sauce for 10 minutes (after removing yolks).  Pat dry.  Mix yolks with Japanese mayo and sriracha. Fill the shells and garnish with a slice of jalapeño pepper.

    Roast shishito peppers at 400 degrees for 15 minutes drizzled with a little sesame oil and soy sauce.  Sprinkle with salt and white pepper and sesame seeds.

    Shredded cabbage and carrots topped with a ginger dressing and roasted black sesame seeds. Go Sparty go!

    And the Dakgangjeong!  so crispy…so good…the secret is in  the double fry in peanut oil with a cornstarch dredge….and then a dip in a pool of sticky sweet spicy goodness!  Victory for MSU!!

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  • Chinatown Gem/ Las Vegas eats

    One of my passions is exploring the parts of cities where the locals go.  Eating the food and having the experiences that are true to your destination.  Most folks who visit Las Vegas stay on the strip and feast on fast food, designer chef restaurants and buffets.  If you are willing to stretch a little further, you will have some wonderful dining experiences that don’t break the bank.  We discovered a little gem in Chinatown called Inyo.  A no frills setting in a strip mall serves up some of the best Asian cuisine I have ever had. 

       
    Though they appear to have caught the eye of a couple people, the restaurant was mostly empty when we arrived at 7:30pm.  I could tell it was going to be good when the seats started filling up around 8p.  That, and the chalkboard special….foie rinds.. 

     Fried pork rinds under a cloud of shaved foie gras, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with micro greens. Are you kidding me?

       
     
    I can also recommend the Kushi skewers…especially the chicken skin and scallops… And the house smoked kurobuta pulled pork buns!!

    One could just eat small plates here all night, but we were glad we decided to try the udon noodles.  My dish of uni udon was one of the best dishes I have ever eaten. Seriously. 

     Caviar and all.

    The Tempura Udon did not disappoint either. 

     Next time you’re in Vegas, get off the strip and enjoy some of this great food.

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  • D.C. Eats

    One could live in a city like DC for years and barely make a dent in its eating scene.  Although, every time we visit I get another chance to try!  Toki Undergound anyone?  

    Good timing and patience is a must at this tiny, no reservation gem in the H Street Corridor.  Fortunately for us, we arrived at quarter to 5pm and were second in line!  

    Quirky decor, loud music….let the games begin! 

       

    Grab a stool, get a beer or cocktail and decide what type of wonderful house made noodles you would like.  But first…. try an appetizer or two… 

    We sampled the pickles and a seasonal special, sautéed ramps 

       

    Of the ramen selections our party chose the Kimchi bowl, redolent with pulled pork, greens, kimchi and a soft, soft boiled egg.  The other ramen choice was Taipei Curry Chicken with fried chicken, curry, greens and again a very softly boiled egg to stir in.   

     

    As for me, I’ll take the Abura Tsukemen.  Pork fat noodles, pulled pork, scallions and other aromatics. Served with a side dish of a wonderful dipping sauce which only enhances the experience. 

       

    For added flavor, try some fried shrimp heads or some chicken butts on top of any of the noodle dishes!

    Yes……I will! 

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