How to Win at All-You-Can-Eat Korean Barbecue K-Town
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Date: 2020-05-20
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Other tips: - Corn cheese, its self explanatory but it brings new depths of flavors. I usually put it with my cuts of meat, or just alone as a different angle to my palette. Some Kbbq joints will have it pre melted and it will solidify so its best to use it and finish it asap, as for other joints they may come in cups with the shreds of cheese, just put the entire cup over the grill to let it melt. - Rice/Radish paper, these are thin slices that are usually circular in which you can make little wraps from. The paper will vary from place to place, but through my experience i noticed that rice paper is more flavorless and chewy, while radish paper has a bit of a bite to it with a crunch. Personally I prefer the radish paper cause it brings a different flavor and texture. You can put meat, kimchi, rice or whatever combination you want, it all up to you. - Grill changes, In the video they did have a grill change, but they never explained it. When you cook your meat the grill will gradually start to darken, which is when you should ask for a grill change. A rule I go by is if its black its gotta go back. Switching the grill will allow more of the juices to stay on the meat, and for the meat to not stick as much. Some staff may ask to change your grill while other places depend on you to ask for it. - Brisket vs beef tongue, These cuts of meat are similar, but not the same like the video makes it out to be. Brisket is generally more fattier, and is usually preferred as the first meat to get because it prevents other cuts of meat from sticking to the grill, and is fast to cook. Beef tongue on the other hand is another flavor that you'd have to experience, in my opinion one isn't better than the other, its up to your personal preference. Beef tongue is also a lot more chewy, probably the most chewy out of all the cuts of meat. - Sauces, Certain joints may have different sauces and seasonings on one tray. Some common ones are sesame oil, gochujang, and brisket sauce. Gochujang is a spicy paste that I'd advise not to put to much of since it can be pretty spicy. Brisket sauce is also really good, its a sweet sauce that can go on anything, not just brisket specifically.
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Other tips: - Corn cheese, its self explanatory but it brings new depths of flavors. I usually put it with my cuts of meat, or just alone as a different angle to my palette. Some Kbbq joints will have it pre melted and it will solidify so its best to use it and finish it asap, as for other joints they may come in cups with the shreds of cheese, just put the entire cup over the grill to let it melt. - Rice/Radish paper, these are thin slices that are usually circular in which you can make little wraps from. The paper will vary from place to place, but through my experience i noticed that rice paper is more flavorless and chewy, while radish paper has a bit of a bite to it with a crunch. Personally I prefer the radish paper cause it brings a different flavor and texture. You can put meat, kimchi, rice or whatever combination you want, it all up to you. - Grill changes, In the video they did have a grill change, but they never explained it. When you cook your meat the grill will gradually start to darken, which is when you should ask for a grill change. A rule I go by is if its black its gotta go back. Switching the grill will allow more of the juices to stay on the meat, and for the meat to not stick as much. Some staff may ask to change your grill while other places depend on you to ask for it. - Brisket vs beef tongue, These cuts of meat are similar, but not the same like the video makes it out to be. Brisket is generally more fattier, and is usually preferred as the first meat to get because it prevents other cuts of meat from sticking to the grill, and is fast to cook. Beef tongue on the other hand is another flavor that you'd have to experience, in my opinion one isn't better than the other, its up to your personal preference. Beef tongue is also a lot more chewy, probably the most chewy out of all the cuts of meat. - Sauces, Certain joints may have different sauces and seasonings on one tray. Some common ones are sesame oil, gochujang, and brisket sauce. Gochujang is a spicy paste that I'd advise not to put to much of since it can be pretty spicy. Brisket sauce is also really good, its a sweet sauce that can go on anything, not just brisket specifically.
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Frogbjb
If you are going to spend money going out to eat, it shouldnt be about getting the most bang for your buck, there is a reason you are going out to eat, and it isnt to win at kbbq and eat so much meat that you feel gluttonous for the next four days, its to enjoy the experience, talk with friends, and have some damn good food. That alone should be worth the amount of money that you are spending to go out to eat. The best meals are not the best because you eat the most food, the best meals are the best because you have the best time and have the best conversations with good people; ) (Im not saying that food and value isnt a factor when going to these sorts of places, but it definitely shouldnt be your biggest concern)
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If you are going to spend money going out to eat, it shouldnt be about getting the most bang for your buck, there is a reason you are going out to eat, and it isnt to win at kbbq and eat so much meat that you feel gluttonous for the next four days, its to enjoy the experience, talk with friends, and have some damn good food. That alone should be worth the amount of money that you are spending to go out to eat. The best meals are not the best because you eat the most food, the best meals are the best because you have the best time and have the best conversations with good people; ) (Im not saying that food and value isnt a factor when going to these sorts of places, but it definitely shouldnt be your biggest concern)
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Jay
Maximize dollar value? . seriously guys like you have no idea what it's like on the business perspective. The korean restaurants that do all you can eat korean bbq most likley dont make much money off the food considering other costs involved to run the business. You are just killing the industry. You think you're doing a good thing for people but actually tight asses like you kill the industry. If you are full and bloated just stop eating. Why do you need to go ask for more food? Ridiculous. Most korean restaurants are family owned or just small businesses. You should be helping to promote the bloody places not trying to make them go broke. Fuxking idiot!
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Maximize dollar value? . seriously guys like you have no idea what it's like on the business perspective. The korean restaurants that do all you can eat korean bbq most likley dont make much money off the food considering other costs involved to run the business. You are just killing the industry. You think you're doing a good thing for people but actually tight asses like you kill the industry. If you are full and bloated just stop eating. Why do you need to go ask for more food? Ridiculous. Most korean restaurants are family owned or just small businesses. You should be helping to promote the bloody places not trying to make them go broke. Fuxking idiot!
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Capo
Don't tell me what I should, and shouldn't put in my belly. I'll eat my noodles and rice if I wan't, I am a hungry man. You also said you were gonna show me how to maximize the flavor and have the most perfect all you can eat Korean experience. You talked about the meat the whole damn time, didn't even mention any of the beautiful side dishes and sauces you can use to mix and maximize the flavor, this guy is an amateur that doesn't know his Korean BBQ. If you wan't good Korean BBQ videos, and quality food reviews go check out Mikey Chen a. k. a. Strictly Dumpling's food reviews, he never disappoints! Eater is a joke.
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Don't tell me what I should, and shouldn't put in my belly. I'll eat my noodles and rice if I wan't, I am a hungry man. You also said you were gonna show me how to maximize the flavor and have the most perfect all you can eat Korean experience. You talked about the meat the whole damn time, didn't even mention any of the beautiful side dishes and sauces you can use to mix and maximize the flavor, this guy is an amateur that doesn't know his Korean BBQ. If you wan't good Korean BBQ videos, and quality food reviews go check out Mikey Chen a. k. a. Strictly Dumpling's food reviews, he never disappoints! Eater is a joke.
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cpunching
What a terrible American stuff your face with cheap meat mentality. If you want to eat meat pay the extra bit and go to a steakhouse and order an actual steak. If you want to eat korean bbq go and actually eat the korean parts of the bbq - why even bother going if you're not going to have it with all the banchan? The noodles or rice? Not even going to make the lettuce wraps? This is on the level of the life hacks where people go to mcdonalds and order a bunch of cheap dollar menu items then combine it to make a ghetto looking Big Mac. Just order the big mac and be done with it, you aren't that poor Matthew.
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What a terrible American stuff your face with cheap meat mentality. If you want to eat meat pay the extra bit and go to a steakhouse and order an actual steak. If you want to eat korean bbq go and actually eat the korean parts of the bbq - why even bother going if you're not going to have it with all the banchan? The noodles or rice? Not even going to make the lettuce wraps? This is on the level of the life hacks where people go to mcdonalds and order a bunch of cheap dollar menu items then combine it to make a ghetto looking Big Mac. Just order the big mac and be done with it, you aren't that poor Matthew.
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Drake
The reason why - to answer the question posed by the host - that Korean barbecue establishments can afford to do an all you can eat food service is because MOST people can't consume the quantity of meat, to where it exceeds the cost that the restaurant has to pay to provide that meat. Meat - with its rich combination of fat and protein - is the most satiating substance, per ounce, in comparison to all other food substances of an equal weight. So most people rarely exceed the quantity of meat that would exceed the 25. 00 that they get charged.
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The reason why - to answer the question posed by the host - that Korean barbecue establishments can afford to do an all you can eat food service is because MOST people can't consume the quantity of meat, to where it exceeds the cost that the restaurant has to pay to provide that meat. Meat - with its rich combination of fat and protein - is the most satiating substance, per ounce, in comparison to all other food substances of an equal weight. So most people rarely exceed the quantity of meat that would exceed the 25. 00 that they get charged.
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Diner #1. Doesn't like seafood and really likes a soda with his meal. He pays his 20 and eats 50 Worth of crab legs. He doesn't get the soda he wants and has water instead. He got zero enjoyment out of his meal but he won. Diner #2. Pays his 20 and has a soda, a salad, some chicken & rice, and a few shrimp. Then he has some ice cream and coffee for dessert. He has ENJOYED his meal. He leaves knowing he got a good deal and the restsurant made money. Oh and he also leaves with his self respect, unlike diner #1.
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Diner #1. Doesn't like seafood and really likes a soda with his meal. He pays his 20 and eats 50 Worth of crab legs. He doesn't get the soda he wants and has water instead. He got zero enjoyment out of his meal but he won. Diner #2. Pays his 20 and has a soda, a salad, some chicken & rice, and a few shrimp. Then he has some ice cream and coffee for dessert. He has ENJOYED his meal. He leaves knowing he got a good deal and the restsurant made money. Oh and he also leaves with his self respect, unlike diner #1.
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Not into the most meat is the best mentality. I realize you get more bang for the buck by eating most meat, but it might not give you the best experience. My take on it is that I'm paying for the experience when I'm going out to eat, and that means I'll eat the way that'll make me most happy. I'll take that rice and the noodles if it's what I want at the moment, and not forego it for the pure goal of eating most meat. Though I'll probably only have a bite or two of the noodle and the rice, because Korean BBQ.
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Not into the most meat is the best mentality. I realize you get more bang for the buck by eating most meat, but it might not give you the best experience. My take on it is that I'm paying for the experience when I'm going out to eat, and that means I'll eat the way that'll make me most happy. I'll take that rice and the noodles if it's what I want at the moment, and not forego it for the pure goal of eating most meat. Though I'll probably only have a bite or two of the noodle and the rice, because Korean BBQ.
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sakamuras
not a big fan of how to game the buffet type of videos. these establishments are great and offer a wide selection of food. the more people take advantage and game these places, the sooner they will go out of business. i've seen this happen so many times with my favorite local buffets. the gangs of people find out which items are the most expensive and binge eat. never ordering the rice/noodles/drinks. message: just go and enjoy the meal. don't go with the us vs. them mentality.
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not a big fan of how to game the buffet type of videos. these establishments are great and offer a wide selection of food. the more people take advantage and game these places, the sooner they will go out of business. i've seen this happen so many times with my favorite local buffets. the gangs of people find out which items are the most expensive and binge eat. never ordering the rice/noodles/drinks. message: just go and enjoy the meal. don't go with the us vs. them mentality.
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