Bucket List: Try Korean Barbecue

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Daphne: I've always loved Korean food. I remember in middle school, my sister used to bring me to Yasu, a Korean restaurant right next to my house. However, we could never afford the Korean barbecue, so we would stick to the bulgogi, which I happily lapped up. I've tried Japanese barbecue, and wanted a chance to try out Korean barbecue. Luckily, Eliza and I went to Yasu this Friday with our friend Debbie, who was quite knowledgeable about which kinds of meat to order and how to cook them. Even though the meat tasted pretty much the same as Japanese barbecue, I especially enjoyed how well the meat complimented the bulgogi we ordered. The flavors really complemented each other. I'll definitely try to come back for Korean barbecue, but hopefully next time with my parents, who can pay for the expensive meal.

Eliza: I've never had Korean food. I thought I may have dabbled at one of those Asian fusion restaurants but when I looked at the menu, everything looked legitimately foreign. Luckily, we brought along our Korean friend, Debbie, to show us the ropes. I was hesitant at first about trying out the food, simply because I was nervous about preparing and eating our own meat. However, the benefit of cooking ourselves was that we could leave the meat on as long as we liked - thus, I personally pretty much burnt it, and it was delicious. I didn't love the bulgogi as much as I did the barbecue. I added the chili sauce onto my bulgogi, because honestly, Debbie was very enthusiastic about it. And it added this very distinct vinegary taste rather than spice per say, and I am not a fan of vinegar. However, I understand the appeal of adding that flavor to the dish. All in all, while I enjoyed the experience, I wouldn't say that Korean is a favorite. The process of the DIY barbecue is definitely something I would encourage when wanting a hands-on, social dinner.