Ma Dang Gook Soo Beyond the Soy Bean Noodles
Back in June, Squid Ink called the Cold Soy Bean Noodles at Ma Dang Gook Soo (869 Western, in Koreatown) one of the Top 10 Asian Noodle Bowls under $7 in Los Angeles, and now that we’re knee deep in summer “The Guru” reaffirmed his love of the same dish in a response to a reader question. The nutty, thick broth (if you can even call the sludge a broth) is unlike anything I’ve ever eaten before… and completely worth the trip. The flavor is pretty subtle (borderline bland) and takes a while to completely comprehend. But eat a whole bowl of the stuff? I don’t know. Even on the hottest day, I couldn’t imagine finishing the enormous circular troth you get for $8.25 (I guess they raised the price, because it’s not under $7 anymore.)
It’s far better to grab a few friends, and order a bunch of dishes…(isn’t it always?)
Posted at 11:00 am, July 28th, 2010 under Korean, Koreatown, Ma Dang Gook Soo.
