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peter07
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 Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:40 pm Post subject: New Mexican food joint in Itaewon |
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Vatos is opening up today (Friday, Nov. 4) in Itaewon. It had a soft opening last weekend but this weekend is the official opening. I went there last night and ate more than I planned to because the food was so good.
Here's more on the place below:
http://ripcitytoseoul.com/2011/11/03/vatos-urban-tacos-grand-opening-this-weekend/ |
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Zyzyfer
Joined: 29 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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| Hmm, I'll probably pop in sometime this weekend and try one of the standard tacos out. But the fusion stuff, chocolate-drizzled nachos? C'mon! |
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nukeday
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| Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 7:28 am Post subject: |
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| Zyzyfer wrote: |
| Hmm, I'll probably pop in sometime this weekend and try one of the standard tacos out. But the fusion stuff, chocolate-drizzled nachos? C'mon! |
I wouldn't really call that any more fusion than nachos themselves. Sounds like a tex-mex dessert to me. |
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Zyzyfer
Joined: 29 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:45 am Post subject: |
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| nukeday wrote: |
| Zyzyfer wrote: |
| Hmm, I'll probably pop in sometime this weekend and try one of the standard tacos out. But the fusion stuff, chocolate-drizzled nachos? C'mon! |
I wouldn't really call that any more fusion than nachos themselves. Sounds like a tex-mex dessert to me. |
No offense, but this thread can't generate no more heat? I was expecting a Taco Bell debate by now! |
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rollo
Joined: 10 May 2006
Location: China
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| Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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| chocolate is often used in Mexican food. Chololate goes well with peppers and different meats. |
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I-am-me
Joined: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Hermit Kingdom
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| Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Sounds like another overpriced taco stand. Its a lot cheaper to make them at home!! |
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BriTunes
Joined: 12 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Worst value/taste ratio in Korea. And someone needs to punch the owner for devising Samgyupsal tacos. |
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radcon
Joined: 23 May 2011
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| Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:23 am Post subject: |
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| Any more reviews? Whats the verdict? |
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itistime
Joined: 23 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 3:35 am Post subject: |
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not very exciting.
overpriced.
not terrible.
lots of other affordable options
doing what they do and more.
average. |
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Zyzyfer
Joined: 29 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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| I walked by. It looked flashier than the other usual suspects. I ended up going somewhere else, though. |
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uklathemock
Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:34 pm Post subject: Re: New Mexican food joint in Itaewon |
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He seriously named the restaurant "dudes?" |
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sojusucks
Joined: 31 May 2008
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MollyBloom
Joined: 21 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 12:39 am Post subject: |
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One of my FAVORITE ice cream truck treats!!! |
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seoulsucker
Joined: 05 Mar 2006
Location: The Land of the Hesitant Cutoff
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| Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:20 am Post subject: |
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Stopped in today to try it out. I had a couple of carne asada tacos which were decent, though a bit small. The tortillas are a combination of flour and corn which was kind of unique. Frozen margarita was a bit sweet for my liking, but Koreans tend to prefer things on the sweet side.
Their menu does have a lot of items geared to get Koreans in the door, which I think is a smart move. People here complain about the glocalization of a lot of Itaewon venues, but to be honest even in Itaewon foreign customers constitute only a transient minority. Successful businesses cater to the locals.
My girlfriend absolutely LOVED the kimchi fries, which means we'll be returning. They're dog-friendly, which is a plus for me. |
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northway
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| Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:22 am Post subject: |
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| My girlfriend absolutely LOVED the kimchi fries, which means we'll be returning. They're dog-friendly, which is a plus for me. |
I like kimchi, but it really doesn't seem like something that would pair well with fries. Doesn't it drown out whatever crispiness they might possess? |
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