Richmond | NamSan Korean Cuisine - Hidden Gem Serving Grandma
๐ 8580 Alexandra Rd Unit 1085 (Look for the tiny sign!) โจ Why This Feels Like Seoul's Backstreets Family-run vibe: Son serves while mom cooks (dad's recipes from their 3-story Korean restaurant) 11AM secret: Arrive at opening to snag a table - fills up with Korean uncles by noon White shirt saver: They'll bring aprons before you ask ๐ฒ Soul-Warming Picks ๐ฅ Gamjatang (Extra Spicy) ๐๐๐๐๐ 3 giant pork neck bones in fire-red broth (warning: their "spicy" = Korean spicy) Pro move: Use the leftover broth for instant noodle soup next day ๐ Sundaeguk ๐๐๐ Offal lover's dream: Blood sausage, intestines, and mystery pork bits Newbie tip: Dip in ssamjang to tame the funk ๐ก Insider Intel โ๏ธ Best seat: Corner table near the kimchi fridge (coziest) โ๏ธ Ask about: Their weekend-only bossam (steamed pork belly) โ๏ธ Parking: Free in rear lot after 6PM #RichmondEats #KoreanComfort #SoupSeason