匿命係
This is a Korean restaurant located in Shimono-uchi. The area around 2-chome in the southern part of Shimono-uchi is particularly known for its Korean town, with many Korean restaurants concentrated here. When walking around this area, you may see more Korean characters than Japanese, making you momentarily wonder if you are in Japan. Across the street, there is a vibrant supermarket called Tamate, which can be a good landmark. Inside the restaurant, there are table seats on the right, tatami seats on the left, and no counter seats. The capacity is around 20 seats. I visited around 12:30 on a weekday. Most customers seemed to be of Korean descent, with more conversations in Korean than Japanese. I ordered the Kimchi Jjigae set meal for 900 yen. Although I was tempted by the Bibimbap, I chose the Jjigae because it was cold. After a short wait, the food arrived. Korean dishes usually come with a lot of side dishes, and here I got a total of 5 dishes, including various kimchi. However, the Kimchi Jjigae seemed off from the beginning. It didn't look like there was any kimchi in it, and the taste felt different from the Jjigae I had before. I asked the waiter who took my order if this was indeed Kimchi Jjigae, and he went to confirm with the female chef in the kitchen. It turned out they had mistakenly served me Yukgaejang instead of Kimchi Jjigae. Although I said it was fine, they insisted on exchanging it, and the correct Kimchi Jjigae was brought to me. This version had tofu, sliced pork, green onions, and plenty of cabbage kimchi. Unlike the Yukgaejang, it didn't have seafood like clams or shrimp. The Jjigae itself was not very thick and had a slight spiciness, but the sourness from the abundant kimchi seemed to overpower it, making it unbalanced and a bit too harsh towards the end. Ultimately, I was able to compare both dishes, and as a food blogger, it was a lucky experience. However, in conclusion, the Yukgaejang with its spiciness and subtle sweetness suited my taste better. Thank you for the meal!