Monday Morning Quarterback
OK, it's not exactly morning. In fact, it's almost not Monday any longer. But it's always time for hindsight.
Yesterday I reviewed Shin Chon, which reopened after extensive renovations. It's a fun place to eat, but to get the most out of it I suggest you do your homework on the 'net first. You'll feel more comfortable if you aren't obviously a tourist.
Don't get me wrong. Everyone is anxious to help. But of the servers working the night we were there, only the owner Jum Suh, pictured on the left, had enough English to explain the menu and identify some of the dishes. If you're adventuresome, this won't matter. Jump right in. There's plenty on the menu to like.
If you've eaten at Shin Chon since it reopened and want to add your two cents, please post below.
(Jed Kirschbaum/Sun photographer)
Categories: Monday Morning Quarterbacking
Comments
I eat there pretty frequently. It certainly gets crowded. I like the seafood pancake or the bi bim bop with veggies. In the winter they serve warm brown rice tea. I've always been able to communicate what I want pretty well.
Another great dish is squid stir fry, ojinguh bokeum (not sure of spelling). It's very delicious.
The little panchan are the best; it varies every time depending on what they've got. Usually if you like something a whole lot, you can go next door to Lotte Plaza and buy something similar in their food specialty area--seaweed salad Korean style, Korean sushi, soon do bu jigae (soft tofu soup) or stir fried spicy anchovies are all sold there.
Posted by: Funky | August 25, 2008 10:10 PM