Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the 2nd annual Korean BBQ Cook-Off, showcasing some of the best Korean barbecue restaurants in Los Angeles. In one word: delicious. In case you were wondering, here are this year's winners:
Judge's Selection: Park's BBQThe esteemed judges were food critic Jonathan Gold, chef Ludo Lefebvre, actress Sandra Oh, Consul General Jaesoo Kim, and Councilmember Herb Wesson, Jr. For more information, go here And next time you're in Los Angeles, and want to try some good-ass food, keep these eateries in mind.
Best Beef: Hansong
Best Pork: Olympic Restaurant
Best Fusion: Choonchun Dakgalbi
Chef Ludo's Pick: Park's BBQ
Jonathan Gold's Pick: Ham Ji Park
Soju Mix-off winner: Joel Black. Cocktail name: "K-town cobbler"