Other hot pot experiences, few and far between at mostly Szechuan restaurants in Iowa, often involve a temporary burner brought to the table.
The casual Korean chain offers the area's best value for soon doo boo chigae soft tofu stew.
For takeout, it serves classics like bibimbap, as well as fried chicken from , a popular Korean chain.
The spicy-braised mackerel is the show stopper, with layers of rich flavor that go perfectly when spooned over the multi-grain rice.
From knife-cut noodles swimming in seafood broths to bubbling cauldrons of spicy stews, here now are 20 essential Korean restaurants in Los Angeles.
The comforting milky white broth, called seolleongtang, is teeming with noodles and choice of cow parts such as brisket, flank steak, tripe, tendon, and tongue.