Finding the best Bulgogi in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of Bulgogi I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled kimchi brine with genuine knowledge and the fiery and fermented result was noticeably superior.

Korean cuisine integrates fermented ingredients like kimchi as a health and preservation tradition. The winning restaurant had the right a pojangmacha street tent feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. soju was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When Bulgogi is made properly it's a completely different experience.