I have been searching for a good Korean-Chinese fusion spot in Seattle for months...MONTHS! Korean-Chinese food was developed by early Chinese immigrants in Korea and is today a huge part of Korean culture. Collectively it's called 중화요리 (junghwa yori) and is one of the most common delivery foods. Luckily Modoo Banjeom opened not too long ago so it was time to call up some friends to check it out. @jgk____ , @mylifeaskat_ , @eatwithbaobae , and I shared a few classic dishes 1. 짬뽕 / Jjampong: spicy noodle soup with seafood and vegetables (5/5) 2. 깐풍기 / Kkanpunggi: deep fried garlic chicken stir fried in sweet, sour, & spicy sauce (2/5) 3. 자장면 / Jajangmyeon: noodles topped with black bean sauce, stir fried pork, and vegetables (5/5) 4. 탕수육 / Tangsuyuk: deep fried pork with sweet and sour sauce (2/5) The heart of any Korean-Chinese spread includes these dishes. The 짬뽕 here was superb A famous Korean chef, 이연복, who specializes in Chinese cuisine emphasizes something called 불맛 , or literally taste of fire. It's the unique depth of flavor you can only get from stir frying at intense heats over a flame, traditionally in a wok. And wow the 짬뽕 has it! The broth is so rich with umami and the spices blend perfectly with the noodles, seafood, and vegetables. We regretted not ordering a second bowl. The 자장면 was also outstanding, the black bean sauce being rich and not too thick with a lot of meat and vegetables. It could have a little more noodles though. The 깐풍기 & 탕수육 were a little disappointing. The 탕수육 sauce was good but the actual fried pork pieces were not that crispy, which I found odd. The 깐풍기 is not spicy at all and includes a lot of vegetables you normally don't see in the sauce, like corn. Overall, I highly recommend the 짬뽕 & 자장면 (1 & 3). Try the other two dishes if it's your first time but I personally wouldn't get it again. Follow my Instagram and TikTok @thephotographerfoodie for more eats! :) read more