Jewlia wrote:Oops! I would just like to state that this restaurant DID NOT make me sick. I was sick before I went and thought I would be ok, but I wasn't. I didn't realize how I worded my previous post so if you read it, don't be afraid of yummy Korean BBQ, ok?
Jay K wrote:Tried soju for the first time too - then strangely enough was shopping at H-mart the next day and saw the highway robbery perpetrated on soju. I suppose a 4x markup is typical for alcohol though, but $16 for a $4 bottle you can buy at H-mart? Many brands are only $3 for a 325ml bottle. Who knew soju was so cheap?
G Wiv wrote:As I said in the Trixie-Pea's nomination thread I used to be lukewarm on SSGS until I went with her and Pigmon one evening and they introduced me to SSGS's terrific soups, and stews, in particular kalbi tang (beef short rib soup), yuk gae jang (spicy shredded beef soup), and heuk yumso tang (goat soup/stew).
Akatonbo wrote:I confess to judging Korean restaurants mainly on the quality of their panchan, and SSGS is among the best in that department that I've sampled thus far. My favorites are the panchan at the place - does it even have an English name? - that's on Lawrence on the southeast corner of some intersection - very different and very delicious, but they didn't serve as many as they do at SSGS.
fastfoodsnob wrote:While (mostly second-gen) Korean friends and relatives of mine aren't too keen on the customer service at SSGS,
G Wiv wrote:I've experienced both sides of the coin, but last night service, and overall customer interaction, was friendly, efficient, helpful, moreover SSGS's Korean BBQ was spot-on. Deep flavorful marinade, rich marbled meat, cauldron of glowing lump charcoal, very satisfying.
Typical SSGS impressive array of panchan, one of the better Yook Hwe (seasoned raw beef) in the city and terrific people watching to boot.
Jay K wrote:eatchicago,
goodnight - $.80 soju? that's cheaper than buying soda from a machine...
G Wiv wrote:fastfoodsnob wrote:While (mostly second-gen) Korean friends and relatives of mine aren't too keen on the customer service at SSGS,
FFS,
I've experienced both sides of the coin, but last night service, and overall customer interaction, was friendly, efficient, helpful, moreover SSGS's Korean BBQ was spot-on. Deep flavorful marinade, rich marbled meat, cauldron of glowing lump charcoal, very satisfying.
Typical SSGS impressive array of panchan, one of the better Yook Hwe (seasoned raw beef) in the city and terrific people watching to boot. SSGS is now running a close second to my current Korean BBQ favorite Hae Woon Dae
Minor SSGS quibble, the cooking grate was not switched out and, by the end of our meal, was starting to smoke due to charred bit build-up. Comparatively, Hae Woon Dae switched cooking grates 2-3 times during our last visit, which cuts down on smoke.
Enjoy,
Gary
figjustin wrote:You always know when you have eaten good
kalbi when you have to hide from others the day after. This is
due to the wood smoke staining your skin and sweating off
garlic, soju and bean paste. It's an unmistakable odor that
leaves you remembering the night you had before.
Saint Pizza wrote:Are the menus in English?
rdb66 wrote: to go to the Garden, the cradle of our love for Korean food. But, it was closed. (Vacation? Permanent?)
G Wiv wrote:Saint Pizza wrote:Are the menus in English?
SP,
Menus are in English and, after a recent redecoration, San Soo Gab San's physical space has a more open, welcoming feel.
Enjoy,
Gary
Wiseguy wrote:I think I may bring my Korean friends here when they come from out of town. Since I live very close to here, it should be a nice place to walk to when the weather is nice. They're from L.A though, so I hope this place is up to their standards.