Bimbimbap!

Unless I am getting my car serviced I am rarely in the south parker and havana area of Aurora.  I have quickly realized it is a small korea town so I researched my way to Sae Jong Kwan, famous for their authentic korean bbq experience (where you are the chef!) for lunch.  I immediately noticed only asian couples quietly enjoying their bento box style lunches which is generally a good sign :)  I ordered the bimbimbap for lunch and for $7.50, it was a great deal.  It came with at least a cup and a half of amazing sticky white rice, tons of sliced veggies marinated in sesame oil and of course the signature fried egg and red pepper paste on top.  It is normally served in a sizzling cast iron bowl which keeps the food warm and crisps up the bed of rice however i opted to go without it and saved $2.  The flavor of the sliced ribeye was sweet and savory from the classic korean marinade of what i assume must include soy sauce, sugar, ginger and green onions.  However, the meat was slightly mushy probably a result of overmarinating which breaks down the  connective tissue in the beef.  The cold side dishes that accompanied my bimbimbap consisted of 3 types of spicy red pepper marinated veggies and tofu, kimchi (the most famous korean dish of pickled and preserved spicy cabbage) and pickled cucumbers and seaweed.  I would have preferred more mild side dishes but the main item was definitely solid.

Plate score: 8