Borit Gogae

There are some spots in Koreatown that I would never find without another’s eagle eye for curating a delicious dining experience. Such was the case when Thom and I made plans to dine together for discovery and conversation. When he gave me a list of restaurants to pick from – from his own list of “to try” in Los Angeles – I choose Borit Gogae. It looked unique and adventurous – and Thom was the perfect person to try it with.

Now, the thing about Borit Gogae is that the focus on the meal revolves around barley rice. So, once we sat down and browse the menu, it was automatic that we would order the main base of the meal.

Barley Rice

including

AppetizerS:

Pumpkin Porridge, Laver Chips, Scorched Rice Soup

Mix Various Herbs:

Dried Radish Leaf Salad, Aster Leaf Salad, Spinach Salad, Dried Gourd Shavings, Bean Sprouts

Side DishES:

Stir-fried Chili Peppers, Julienne Korean Radish Salad, Braised Ripe Kimchi, Eggplant Salad, Stir-fried Oyster Mushrooms, Cucumber Salad, Chili Pepper with Soy Bean Paste, Seasoned Soybean Paste, Plum-favored Red Chili Paste, Young Summer Radish Kimchi

Additional DishES:

Perilla Chicken Soup, Rich Soybean Paste, Acorn Jelly Salad, Kimchi-Mung Bean Pancake, Sweet and Sour Freshwater Snail Salad, Wrapped in Cabbage, Thick Grilled Seaweed

Served with the Korean-style Grilled Beef Ribs, and dinner was absolutely outstanding.

Dessert:

Corn Porridge, Dried Persimmon Rolls, Plum

Overall, dinner at Borit Gogae was a fantastic and unique banchan experience – with the conversation that matched.

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