Mm, last time I had Zzamong was during the first return-to-indoor-dining COVID moment when only one vaccine was out? I think I was just so glad and relieved to return to some kind of societal norm that I wouldn’t offer any kind of more objective opinion.
I’ve had the wok’d, on-the-side style at Young Pung in Garden Grove (RIP) and did enjoy it much more than the regular style. Why? Who knows – maybe something about the ability to control the sauce.
Any love for Paik’s Noodle? You can smell the wok hei from outside the door.
I believe the restaurant has a historic reputation in its eponymous source (Jeonju). But I didn’t get to talking about that too much with the owner.
Their signature Jeonju-style was a bit more red and came with a steamed egg in a steel cup, over which you ladled some broth and mixed it with gim. My girlfriend got it. That also delivered.
Paiks is good for fast casual. We enjoy the Buena Park location bc they have outdoor seating and we get wings from BBq chicken across the street. Get drinks and dessert at 85 degrees after.
