Bipimbap, bipimbap, bipimbap! Did someone say fresh salmon bipimbap? Yes please!
I had no idea how amazing this dish is. I love korean food, but for some reason I have never tried a bipimbap. What is a bipimbap you say? Well, it is like a sushi salad without the nori. I guess it is like the Korean version of sushi? So, you have lettuce, sushi rice, cucumber, a hard-boiled egg, fresh salmon (and other options if you wish on the menu), kewpie mayo and chilli sauce.
I mentioned to the lovely lady running the store that this was my first bipimbap and was really excited. And what did she do? When my serve was ready she jumped over to my table and showed me how to eat it properly. The idea is to have it mixed properly so the sauces and ingredients are mixed thoroughly. She even mixed it for me! How sweet! She was really excited to see what I thought.
I could totally live on this meal. Even though it has Kewpie mayo in it, it is surprisingly light. Maybe it is the addition of the lettuce that freshens it up. I actually love it so much that if I am ever in the area again, I will stop to get one.
As for the rest of the menu, the sushi is really fresh and made just before lunch trade. It is rolled in plastic to keep the nori from drying out. This is what a lot of other sushi stores need to learn. So when you eat the sushi the nori is not chewy.
The service at this store is really friendly and cheerful. Every time I have been here the owners have been so happy and helpful. It is super busy too, so you might want to get there early if you want a seat for lunch.
I know it is out of the way for most, but if you are near Winston Avenue or Goodwood road it is worth stopping by. read more