


Galbi Gui (Marinated Short Ribs) Juicy, flavorful marinated short ribs that are taken to the next level by the spicy bean dip. There are an array of accompaniments here that make this a 3-star dish. Samgyupsal (House special Pork Belly) It’s hard to go wrong with a thick slab of grilled pork belly. As for the barbecue itself, here’s what we had: Pork Belly & Accompaniments (courtesy of Yelp) Hahm Ji Bach, 40-11 149 Place, Flushing, New York 11354Music: Soft feeling by Cheel, One more time by Ofshane, Crazy by Patrick Patrikios, Broken by Patrick. The standouts included the multiple types of kimchi, a custardy potato salad and the tofu, a dish I’ve never really enjoyed before due to the texture but found this one to have the consistency more of quiche. The waitress was kind enough to explain to me what they all are in English, although I can’t remember a lot of them now. Along with the amazing barbecue, you receive at least a dozen delicious accompaniments. Weekends can be a little more crowded, but shouldn’t be crazy. On a weeknight, the restaurant was not crowded and we were seated right away without a reservation. Prices are not exactly cheap, but are good considering the high quality of meat used. Regardless of the above hassles, every Korean or meat lover needs to make the trip out here at least once. The place itself looks like a traditional Korean BBQ joint – wood walls and tables, brightly lit, Korean banners all around. There are also buses which may work for you, depending on your location. Some types can also contain vegetable mix to enhance flavors and you won’t need more than a spoonful of dashida to bring out the rich flavors of your stews, soups and casseroles.

(<30 minutes from Times Square), followed by a 10-15 minute walk or the LIRR train to Murray Hill (23 mins), which drops you off a couple blocks from the restaurant, but runs less frequently. Dashida is a Korean soup stock which can consist of beef, clam or anchovy flavored seasoning for making soups or casseroles. The restaurant is located on an unassuming street in Murray Hill (that’s Queens, not Manhattan). In fact, this is the only thing preventing me (and probably most people) from frequenting this place. Essentially, your options from Manhattan are the 7 train to Flushing Main St. Eric is an authority on the Flushing area and runs a blog called Mahlzeit that focuses on traditional and affordable ethnic cuisine. Thanks to Eric Malson for introducing me. And Hahm Ji Bach clearly stood out as the best I’ve eaten. While I can’t yet claim to be an aficionado of Korean cuisine, I do know what I like. Why Come Here? Experience Korean BBQ at its best
