tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35849993.post1397191328077297672..comments2023-10-14T21:05:30.573+09:00Comments on View from the fence: Korean Food: Keeping up with the NeighborsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35849993.post-7194035301248381832008-02-08T15:36:00.000+09:002008-02-08T15:36:00.000+09:00THanks for the comments everyone...i get so few he...THanks for the comments everyone...i get so few here. As for the 'americanizing' of Korean food, that has already been done and fusion food really IS the way to go for the untrained palate. However, the demand for 'authentic' food IS out there...in the states as well as elsewhere. I just think it would great to see authentic dishes and preparation methods used as much as possible besides it would give VANK something else to watch out for.<BR/><BR/>I recall a few experiences with Korean food in the states and elsewhere and none of them were what I would call authentic....the closest I got was a place in Alexandria, Virginia (near some mall i recall from 2000) and it was ok....another place in my hometown served Naengmyeon from one of those instant packages and it was overcooked and quite soggy...I sent it back....Kimchi you usually buy at Kroger is tasteless but i guess that's because my palate is used to the real thing. If your retaurant is going to be sucessful you have to be able to appeal to a wider audience than just local Koreans and former expat English teachers. <BR/>At any rate, A National Culinary Institute with classes for foreigners would be a way to get it out there.Fenceriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07529325305679031930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35849993.post-10719103971429002812008-02-08T15:13:00.000+09:002008-02-08T15:13:00.000+09:00I live in a city with a fairly large Korean popula...I live in a city with a fairly large Korean populace, yet we have 1 korean resturant and it is fair. We have many little grocery stores that are also fair. I keep reading online about the emergence of Korean cuisine soon to be "coming to a city near you". I am both excited and cautious.I love to share Korean food with people I know and educate them on the various kinds and even eating instructions. But I know just like with Japanese, Indian, Spanish/Mexican and many others, the "Americaninzing" may hinder the true cuisine to shine. <BR/><BR/>I remember the time I had "real" Chinese food, or when I had "real" Thai food. It changed my thought on those countries. I hope the same happens with Korean food. It may have a positive effect on the Korean people and could go far with helping with the predjudices and such.<BR/><BR/>Bring me an all night Bibimbap shop and I'll move in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35849993.post-89058076100361508242008-02-07T18:26:00.000+09:002008-02-07T18:26:00.000+09:00Bibimbap with gravy? That sounds like a Mississi...Bibimbap with gravy? That sounds like a Mississippi inspired dish or at least if we can figure out a way to fry the whole thing and then cover it with gravy, it would be a hit!<BR/><BR/>I would love for Korean food to be more internationally recognized. We had to drive 3 hours to Memphis for a bowl of 김치찌개 when we were in Mississippi and this was the only Korean restaurant listed online.JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12335084708451285195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35849993.post-86688649577271230772008-02-07T12:50:00.000+09:002008-02-07T12:50:00.000+09:00Some interesting ideas there.However, whilst it is...Some interesting ideas there.<BR/><BR/>However, whilst it is a great idea to try to enforce "Real korean food" ideas on the rest of the world a few examples will show that localising foods to country might get better results.<BR/><BR/>For example the most popular indian dish in England is "Chicken Tikka Masala" a dish that was invented by Indian cooks in England specifically for the British desire for meat with gravy. That dish does not exist in India!<BR/><BR/>So maybe more Fusion dishes are the way to go! <BR/><BR/>Bibimbap with gravy anyone?Jon Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589729363368420598noreply@blogger.com