Food Gallery 32 Has the Internet Buzzing
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Judging by all the heated exchanges in the comments section of last week’s visit to Food Gallery 32, it should come as no surprise that the rest of the food folks around the internet are chattering about Koreatown’s food court as well. On Monday, Eater posted a Good News/Bad News roundup of the reviews so far. Predictably, no one is particularly fond of the ordering system. More importantly, they had some comments on the food. Kitchenette of In a Nutshell somehow wasn’t so into Bian Dang’s pork chop; Dave from Eating in Translation backs me up on not liking the jja jang myon at Jin Jja Roo and wishes the jjam ppong was spicier. Fork in the Road reminds us that we’re talking about a simple food court, so our expectations ought to be a little lower while trying out Hamnok’s seafood pancake (a little doughy and mostly octopus, but well flavored) and bi bim bap (would be better from a stone bowl) along with a hot bowl of haemul kal-guksu from Big Bowl (slightly overcooked noodles, but a good broth).
With only a couple weeks under their belts, I’d again suggest we allow them some time to settle in. If the difference between week one and week two alone is anything to go by, I think they’ll be in good shape by the end of the winter.
Posted by ultraclay at 1:30 pm, January 12th, 2011 under 32nd btw. B'way+5th, 32nd btw. B'way+5th, Food Gallery 32, Korean.
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I’ve been a couple of times and so far so good. Yes the ordering system is convoluted, and it’s annoying now while traffic is sparse, but as it gets more crowded it will make more sense and avoid huge lines at counters.
The food might not be as good as some of the traditional sitdown restaurants in K-town, but I’m able to get in, get lunch and get back to the office much quicker here. And the amount of food you get is pretty great for the price. Both things I’ve had have come with soup, kimchi and various sides and sauces. Both were $8… this is pretty much right in the ML wheelhouse. Lots of food, quickly for a good price.