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Gimbap Lover
Joined: 06 Mar 2011
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| Zyzyfer wrote: |
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Anyway, enough of this pointless nonsense.
The fact of the matter is that a crappy bar and grill that served crappy Philly style cheesesteaks is closed and more than likely no one will miss it.
I've noticed that if I visit a western-style restaurant and the customers are all Korean, then it's a pretty good indication that you will be paying a lot for crappy food. Case in point: Jacoby's, Smokey Saloon and that crappy Thai place by The Flying Pan. |
I actually liked Jacoby's originally, before I suppose some Koreans blogged about it with cutesy little photos and V signs everywhere and the customer base turned predominantly Korean.
It was more a matter of convenience than anything else, but I'd hit the place up once a month or so. Now it's just too oppressive between the crowds, zoned out/onery staff (depending on the day), and smoking ban to even bother for a drink and platter of wings. And watching a quartet dismantle one of those ridiculous tower burgers or whatever like it's a taco salad...what's the point of serving it as a burger? Not to mention even the basic burger is stupidly huge - not in a good way - if you don't get some stuff taken off. Anyway...
One thing is certain, however. The interior of Jacoby's is fugly. |
I saw four tables pull that crap. The burger I ordered was so massive, and not in a good way, I vowed never to return. Plus, the burger by itself was 16,000 won. |
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pr1ncejeffie
Joined: 07 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 11:02 pm Post subject: |
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So let me get this straight...
higher prices + water down food = lots of Koreans will start flocking to the restaurant.
I kinda believe its somewhat true. I don't think the quality has gone down...just made it for Koreans. Although... Taco Rico in Gangnam.. quality has definitely gone down there. |
Taco Rico was the exact place I was talking about. and raising their quesadillas from 6,500 to 9,000 is bad enough, but including it with a carrot on top now is just an insult. |
hahahaha thats what I had last time... it was just cheese, onions and 3 pieces of chicken for 9k won.....
I realize.. just because the chef is from Latin America... it doesn't mean its going to be good... its all about the money. |
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Slowmotion
Joined: 15 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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Chef is from Mexico and the food was legit. They had a set menu where you could order 2 tacos and a drink for 8,000. Quesadillas were 6,500 I think too.
I remember the manager telling me some of the Korean customers would complain it didn't taste like Mexican food because they had only tried Mexican food like in the midwest or some place that was far from authentic. Whenever I went there weren't that many people.
I come back like 4 months later and suddenly it's packed with Korean people. Food isn't that good, burrito is like 80% rice and 10% meat, the price of everything shoots up 2k-4k  |
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Gimbap Lover
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| Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 11:35 pm Post subject: |
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Chef is from Mexico and the food was legit. They had a set menu where you could order 2 tacos and a drink for 8,000. Quesadillas were 6,500 I think too.
I remember the manager telling me some of the Korean customers would complain it didn't taste like Mexican food because they had only tried Mexican food like in the midwest or some place that was far from authentic. Whenever I went there weren't that many people.
I come back like 4 months later and suddenly it's packed with Korean people. Food isn't that good, burrito is like 80% rice and 10% meat, the price of everything shoots up 2k-4k |
Choi's Tacos in Sinchon devolved into that same style as well. It was good when it opened and in the last year or so has become total shite.
Come to think of it, Greek Joy in Hongdae is like that now too. Before, around 2004-2006 you could get killer Greek salads with feta and kalamatas. Now it's black olives from the can and "pizza cheese". |
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pr1ncejeffie
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| Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:29 am Post subject: |
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Main customers will always be Koreans unless you're in Itaewon. My family was thinking about opening something special here (they are sous chefs in nyc) but i told them their palette and their mindset is sometimes ridiculous. Not an insult, its just that they won't open their minds to other types of food.
Like I said in other threads... ever notice that when it comes to Korean food.. it has to be spicy or somewhat. "Is it too spicy for you?!"
But when it comes to foreign food... they want something on the sweeter side. |
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Gimbap Lover
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| Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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Main customers will always be Koreans unless you're in Itaewon. My family was thinking about opening something special here (they are sous chefs in nyc) but i told them their palette and their mindset is sometimes ridiculous. Not an insult, its just that they won't open their minds to other types of food.
Like I said in other threads... ever notice that when it comes to Korean food.. it has to be spicy or somewhat. "Is it too spicy for you?!"
But when it comes to foreign food... they want something on the sweeter side. |
Well, they'll try something new once, anyway, just to say they've been there and done that. They'll also take pictures of every dish they order, too. |
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Slowmotion
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| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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Where can i find a good cheese steak these days?
I heard someone awhile back post about one near Daehangro (line 4) run by a guy korean who used to live in america or something? Anyone know?
Last night I went to one wing place in Gangnam station (exit 7, turn right after mcdonalds, on the right). The bread was decent, not exactly american style cheesesteak, but decent for Korea. About 8,000 with fries and a drink. They also have wings there. I think the place is called Georgia wings.
I think I'll be going back to get some lemon pepper wings. Haven't had those in forever. |
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Gimbap Lover
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| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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| If you want one of the best sandwiches ever, try a place in Haebangchon called Casablanca. They have vegetarian options and their Moroccan chicken sandwich so awesome, and for 4000 won too. It's just up the hill a little ways past Phillies on the same side. Closed Monday though. |
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mkishon
Joined: 07 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:48 pm Post subject: tastes |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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I heard someone awhile back post about one near Daehangro (line 4) run by a guy korean who used to live in america or something? Anyone know?
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We mentioned Platters already. The owner is married to an American and lived in the USA.
To get there, go out Hyehwa Station exit 2 and make your first left (this is a pedestrian walkway). Continue down that path for about 100 or so meters and you'll see it on your right. |
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nukeday
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| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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| i didnt like the platters cheesesteak. but give it a go if you like. its kinda cool to go to a 50s american diner |
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Slowmotion
Joined: 15 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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I heard someone awhile back post about one near Daehangro (line 4) run by a guy korean who used to live in america or something? Anyone know?
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We mentioned Platters already. The owner is married to an American and lived in the USA.
To get there, go out Hyehwa Station exit 2 and make your first left (this is a pedestrian walkway). Continue down that path for about 100 or so meters and you'll see it on your right. |
Different place, if I remember correctly the guy was selling them from a stand or something. |
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Steelrails
Joined: 12 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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I have to say Tom's Philly near Anam Station.
It's not authentic, but close enough, but unlike the other places his cheesesteak actually has a little soul in it. It's not authentic in a good way...I can't quite describe it- making suitable for Korean palettes, but not selling out and doing the best job possible without real Whiz or rolls. You see it in him making sure to toast the rolls and how the cheese melts. You get the sense he paid attention to what makes a good cheesesteak and adapted as best he could.
Price is entirely reasonable. It was like 3000 won for one or something (if you're really hungry you'll want two though), might have gone up (been awhile) since then but you'll never catch him jacking up the price to unreasonable levels. And he has Dr. Pepper in the can.
It's a shack stand. He makes everything in front of you and will chat you up. I always like eating at places where the cook is also the owner. |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Slowmotion wrote: |
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I heard someone awhile back post about one near Daehangro (line 4) run by a guy korean who used to live in america or something? Anyone know?
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We mentioned Platters already. The owner is married to an American and lived in the USA.
To get there, go out Hyehwa Station exit 2 and make your first left (this is a pedestrian walkway). Continue down that path for about 100 or so meters and you'll see it on your right. |
Different place, if I remember correctly the guy was selling them from a stand or something. |
I've never seen that, but if it exists, I guarantee they don't match the quality and variety of Platters' cheese steaks. |
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Slowmotion
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| Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:18 am Post subject: |
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I have to say Tom's Philly near Anam Station.
It's not authentic, but close enough, but unlike the other places his cheesesteak actually has a little soul in it. It's not authentic in a good way...I can't quite describe it- making suitable for Korean palettes, but not selling out and doing the best job possible without real Whiz or rolls. You see it in him making sure to toast the rolls and how the cheese melts. You get the sense he paid attention to what makes a good cheesesteak and adapted as best he could.
Price is entirely reasonable. It was like 3000 won for one or something (if you're really hungry you'll want two though), might have gone up (been awhile) since then but you'll never catch him jacking up the price to unreasonable levels. And he has Dr. Pepper in the can.
It's a shack stand. He makes everything in front of you and will chat you up. I always like eating at places where the cook is also the owner. |
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