I know most folks think of Korean BBQ when one mentions Prime Grill.....I mean, "grill" is in the name of the place, right? But for the Missus and I, PG has been a place to get Bi Bim Bap and Bi Bim Naengmyun when the mercury soars here in San Diego. When things cool down a bit, it would probably be Seolleontang from Woomiok or Heokyumso Jeongol from Grandma's that would come to mind. But now, the Missus has another favorite; the Mukeunji Daejji Galbi Jungol from Prime Grill.
It's a dish that uses "Mukeunji" which is poggi kimchi that has been aged at least six months. It's got a much stronger fermented flavor and is what we eat at home. Along with Daejji Galbi; braised pork ribs; which here add a nice porcine touch to the dish. There's a couple of huge pieces of kimchi that is sliced before placing the pan over the heat. Throw in some nice and meaty king mushroom, tofu, enoki mushroom, ssukgat - what I grew up calling "shungiku"; chrysanthemum leaves, and some rice cakes, this makes for quite a comforting meal.
We enjoy the leftovers even more; as the pork tends to add much more flavor overnight. I add in even more aged, fermented, kimchi...the good stuff, minced maneuljong muchim, the potent kimchi garlic scape, daikon, watercress, and tofu, and we have a heck of a second meal.
It's one of those dishes that tastes even better the second night......
Though it's pretty darn good at the restaurant as well.
Prime Grill
4620 Convoy St
San Diego, CA 92111
So, now that things are cooling off; what dishes are all you nice folks thinking of?
Oh man, this looks so good... I'll have to try this next time I'm back home.
Posted by: Black Belt Jonez | Sunday, 27 October 2019 at 10:31 PM
soups and baked cheese dishes:)
Posted by: kat | Monday, 28 October 2019 at 02:53 AM
Hey BBJ - This was very good. Kind of pricey though; $37. Still, it's enough for a couple of meals.
Sounds nice Kat!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 28 October 2019 at 06:40 AM
Cooler days means bun bo hue time!
Posted by: Junichi | Tuesday, 29 October 2019 at 10:58 AM
Wow, something new to try. Thanks! This looks wonderful.
Posted by: Janfrederick | Tuesday, 29 October 2019 at 11:12 AM
Looking forward to my Mien Trung visits Junichi. And maybe some Bun Rieu from PHuong Nga as well.
Try it out Jan...it's on the pricey side, but is about 3 meals for the Missus and I.
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 29 October 2019 at 12:30 PM