A new Korean restaurant in La Palma that is quickly growing in popularity because of their seafood hot pot dishes. I like their current specialty menu item, Bulgogi Jung Geol (Bulgogi and Octopus Casserole with Vegetables and Noodles), $39. A great tasting combination of beef, chili paste and the essence of the sea, coupled with fresh, chewy noodles that really soaked in the flavors of the broth as it cooked. A delicious and hearty dish that will easily feed up to four people.
The Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew with Pork Belly Slices), $8 was spot on, medium spicy, the fermented kimchi gives it that all important sour taste. There were just enough slices of succulent pork belly to balance the flavors and contrasting textures of the kimchi, pork and firm tofu. For Koreans, few things go as well with pork than fermented, sour kimchi.
Eun Dae Goo Jo Rim (Braised Cod Fish with Radish in Spicy Sauce), $26. Braised fish is very popular in Korean cuisine and a family favorite of ours. Mhat adds large slices of firm tofu to the chunks of white radish, onion, bell and chili peppers. Although black cod is a bony fish, the meat has a silky texture and very sweet, delicate flavor which goes perfectly with this dish. An unbelievably delicious and aromatic dish, it is a excellent combination of sweet, savory and spiciness. Hearty enough to feed two people.
Banchan consists of Napa cabbage kimchi, young turnip leaves kimchi, potato salad, soy based potatoes, marinated broccoli, pickled julienned radish, marinaded soybean sprouts, sauteed mild peppers. The kimchi is ripened just right: tasty, sour and crunchy. The other vegetables are fresh and crisp. Upon my three visits here, I notice the banchan is varied but selection changes as well.
Free self-serve Thrifty ice cream, in a variety of flavors, behind all the dining tables in the hallway.
Service is commendable: warm, friendly and attentive.
Mhat means taste in Korean and this restaurant is appropriately named. Only quality, fresh ingredients are used and all the dishes seem uncommonly delicious. Already widely considered the best Korean restaurant in the city of Cypress, I would highly recommend trying any number of their casseroles and stellar seafood dishes. read more