Bibimbop

This is Bibimbop, a popular Korean dish that I love and order every chance I get. It is basically a cold dish made with a mixture of raw and/or lightly stir-fried julienned vegetables, a fried (or raw) egg and ground beef (optional). And it is usually served with rice and some spicy sauce.

This post is for Chuckeroon of Richmond upon Thames Daily Photo because he likes my food photos.

So can you identify the ingredients in the big bowl?

Korean Dumplings (Mandoo) Bar

This photo was taken at Mandoo Bar, a Korean dumpling restaurant in Koreatown on 32nd Street between Broadway and 5th Avenue. The dumplings are filled with a variety of meats and vegetables, including kimchi (fermented/pickled cabbage). I am a huge fan of Korean food and kimchi is an acquired taste for me.

So what taste have your acquired?

Korean BBQ & Wine Bar

This new Korean BBQ and wine bar on 32nd Street between 5th and Madison Avenue, otherwise known as Koreatown, has an interesting structural design for its wall. It definitely caught my attention and I had to stop to take some photos. I also love the subtle colors from the back lit bar inside the restaurant.

So how has your week been so far?

Empire State Building

I was at Koreatown (on 32nd Street and 5th Avenue) for dinner earlier last week and this was what I saw as I looked up above me. The triangular shapes on the upper right and lower left corners are store front awnings. The structure on the upper left corner is the building behind me. And right in the middle is the most celebrated building in New York City, if not the country.

I have a confession -- I have lived in NYC for almost 10 years and I have never been inside the Empire State Building.

Do tell us something that people won't have guessed about you.

Graffiti Art @ Korean Restaurant

Graffiti art may sound oxymoron but somtimes it does add character to an otherwise uninspiring place. Take this 24-hour Korean restaurant on 32nd Street between Broadway and 5th Avenue, otherwise known as Koreatown, for example; dinner guests are invited to draw or scribble on the walls. It gives diners an interesting topic to talk about and may even attract people to the restaurant. This place definitely stands out on a street filled with other restaurants serving similar Korean food. For more photos and what I had for dinner, click here.

What would you write if you could scribble on the wall??

N.B.: Han of Seoul Daily Photo posted a somewhat similar photo last week. Check it out!

Pinkberry

Pinkberry is a California-based frozen yogurt chain outlet, which opened its first New York City store last year on 32nd Street between 5th and Broadway Avenue in Koreatown. The frozen yogurt comes in plain or green tea flavors and fresh fruit toppings. According to Splendora Blog, an 8 oz serving of the fat free frozen yogurt contains only 200 calories. If you prefer something else, there are also yogurt smoothies and yogurt ices. One thing it does not sell is ice-cream.

The Pinkberry store is furnished with pieces designed by some of the most famous comtemporary furniture designers in the world. In the photo, you can see the Le Klint 172B Pendant lamps by Poul Christiansen, the tansluscent Louis Ghost Chairs in orange and green by Philippe Starck, and the white Saarinen dining table by Eeros Saarinen.