~~ Korean Grill ~~

While Hanna is off galavanting around the globe (going to Taiwan to be specific), I am holding down the fort in the big ATX. Today's foodie selection was...**drumroll please**... Korea Grill located in Chinatown off Lamar (near the MT Supermarket). This is actually my 4th visit to this establishment. This time was great though because I was joined by a few friends from Korean class-- Kimee, Gia, and Gia's friend Tim. It was kind of funny since the females both owed the two of us guys a meal. We ordered soondubu jjigae (silky tofu stew or 순두부 찌개), kimchi pancake (김치전), galbi (marinated beef short ribs or 갈비), and spicy pork bulgogi (불고기). We also received lots of banchan (반찬 or side dishes) -- that included kimchi (김치 - spicy fermented cabbage), gamja (감자 조림 or a cooked sweet soy potato), kongnamul (콩나물 or seasoned bean sprouts), dubu chorim (두부조림 or fried tofu), rice and many others that I can't remember the names to. 

Service: excellent! The owner was our waiter. He was incredibly nice and even helped my friend Gia with some Korean placement test questions. How awesome is that? He was giving us pointers on Korean dishes and what combinations of food were highly recommended while visiting the country. 

Taste-o-meter: It was pretty good and tasty. However, some of the "spicy" dishes could have been spicier. The pork bulgogi was kind of shredded unlike other kinds that I've previously eaten. The kimchi pancake was very tasty too. 

Overall ranking: 8.9 out of 10

The service was great. The atmosphere was light and comfortable. The place was clean and inviting. However, the food just wasn't as traditional tasting as I'd like it to be. Is that even possible in the middle of Texas though? I'll certainly be returning to this place.

**Hanna, I'm expecting foodie blogs from Taiwan!!**

- Thomas :)