I work once or sometimes twice a week in Nottingham and find myself out and about there pretty frequently but for some reason, despite its central location, I had never noticed Miss Korea (the same people behind the one in Birmingham), right there on Long Row West, just a stones throw from Market Square.
The restaurant itself is long and thin with tables down the two sides – each one with a rather frightening looking BBQ grill built into the surface. This could be quite intimidating to someone who isn’t sure what to do…someone like… me. Fortunately, I found myself there as part of my ongoing education into Korean food with someone who knows what he’s on about so phew.. all was good.
Although there is plenty to choose on the menu which doesn’t require live action BBQ, we went for it (why the hell not!) and ordered galbi (갈비). Essentially this is grilled beef ribs with accompaniments, in this case, lettuce, garlic and chillies, ssamjang (쌈장) a beancurd paste and gochujang (고추장) which is a hot chilli sauce.
We also ordered sticky rice and my new favourite thing – kimchi (김치), which is spicy fermented cabbage and tastes way better than it sounds!
Waaay back in the day we had what looked a smart Korean restaurant in Leicester, I think where Kayal now is. It was only short-lived (before its time maybe) and I was on the dole at the time so I never went there. I'd be very keen to try it if it was there now.
I love the thought of cooking it all at the table. It sounds like such fun. And now I really want some kimchi…. Lovely review!
I don't think I've ever had Korean food! Love the idea of having a BBQ built right into the table, how fun!
Before my time sadly! I'd love it if another opened up Tim! I spied a new Korean supermarket underneath the City Block student halls yesterday so will have to take a wander when I'm next in town!
Aghhhh and now I WANT KIMCHI too!! Thanks for your comment Kate 🙂
It was really fun but you could see the waitresses hovering just incase we did it wrong – I bet a lot of people burn everything! Teehee..