๐บ๐ธ LA Food๏ฝ20-Year-Old Hidden Gem: Korean Charcoal
Recently, a Korean friend took me to his go-to spot โ Kote Dae Ji near Fullerton in Orange County, which has been open for over 20 years! Judging by the name, I thought it was just another Korean BBQ joint, but inside I found a huge variety of Korean dishes โ even the free side dishes were impressive, including complimentary spicy raw crab ๐ฆ and chive pancake! ๐ท Charcoal-Grilled Pork Ribs โ Their specialty, and currently the only place in LA doing it this way! Tastes similar to grilled galbi โ slightly sweet Korean marinade, kissed with charcoal fire ๐ฅ for that irresistible aroma. Crispy outside, tender and juicy inside โ gets better with every bite. ๐ Spicy Braised Cod โ Served piping hot and incredibly fragrant! The cod is tender, flaky, and melts in your mouth โ not too many bones. Coated in a sweet-spicy sauce thatโs perfect mixed with rice ๐ ๐ฒ Beef Intestine Hot Pot โ Rich, spicy Korean broth bubbling away. The intestines are tender, chewy, and cleaned well, with some tripe added for extra texture. Served with spicy udon noodles โ warm and comforting. Portion is huge, great for 2โ3 people to share. ๐ Lunch Specials โ On weekdays, they have a $12.99 dumpling soup / rice soup lunch. Or choose grilled pork ribs / galbi / beef / pork + cold noodles / doenjang jjigae for just $19.99! We went with cold noodles and galbi โ refreshing, filling, and great value. ๐ Kote Dae Ji Korean BBQ 14816 Beach Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 #LifeInNorthAmerica #LAEats #LAFoodGuide #LAKoreanFood #Fullerton #FullertonEats #KoteDaeJi