I don't Make Wise Lunch Decsions Sometimes

I'm not saying this because today's lunch was terrible. I'm saying this because there was too much of it. When you sit at a desk for most of the day, a heavy lunch will mess up the whole of your afternoon. But that's neither here nor there.

I feel like Kimchi Taco and I have been playing a cruel sort of song and dance with each other, much like the one Korrilla BBQ and I were playing for months. Playing a bastardized version of telephone tag with an entire vehicle is extremely frustrating! But today, the truck was close enough to my job, and I decided to indulge. I've been rocking the home leftovers since Monday, and damnit, I deserved a treat!

I got the 3 for 7 buck taco option (they also have 4 for 9 bucks), and chose the classic Korean BBQ beef, seared pork, and pulled chicken.

From left to right: Pork, Beef, Chicken

Finally, SPICY FREAKING TACOS! I had ordered a bottle of water with my meal and promptly forgot it, so my chest was aglow with the happy heat of all those red pepper flakes and tangy doses of kimchi. This was also without bbq sauce, because I forgot to put some on. Look, I was hungry and only had a half hour left of my lunch break, folks! Now, this wasn't so spicy that I was miserable, but the kick is definitely there..so if you're not a fan of spicy food, either ask if they can make it less so...or don't eat here. The beef was my favorite, very well seasoned, tender, and delectable with its slight char. The pork came in at a close second, and the chicken third. The bird was spicy, but was kind of blah. Honestly, I didn't miss the sauce, b/c all of these were incredibly juicy, but I would've liked to at least try the spicy and mild varieties. Next time, I'll make sure to remember to splash some on.

For my side dish, I really wanted to try the kimchi arancini (their variation on the italian rice ball that has mexican mozzerella, panko, kimchee puree, parm, and red pepper paste). However, as soon as I overheard that they were sold out, I chose the spicy rice cake.

Korean Rice Cakes (Tteok)

They were doused in a Korean red pepper glaze and topped with queso blanco and scallions. The texture: kind of like a firmer version of mochi. The cakes soaked up all that tangy, sweet glaze, and even though I wished the cheese was a little bit sharper, I loved the dish as a whole.

Oh, and remember the water I said I forgot? When I went back to the truck (I had lunch in the public plaza across the street), and let the nice guys know that I forgot it, they gave me two bottles to make up for it. Delicious food, and nice service. Good work, Kimchi Taco.

A Thrilla From Korilla....BBQ, That Is.

I FINALLY got a chance to snag a burrito from the Korilla BBQ truck a couple Fridays ago, and boy....was it GOOD. Their route is mostly in Midtown, but never in areas that I can easily get to. The one time they stopped close enough to me (I think it was somewhere in the 30s) was in December. The line was ridiculous; way too long for me to stand in the cold for something I'd never had before.

However, I struck paydirt when I found out that they were going to be on 38th and 7th. I was heading in that direction anyway to run errands, so I could easily pick something up and keep going. When I got to the truck, I was greeted by a beautiful sight: a 6-7 person line. It was going fast too, due to the assembly line way they were putting together the food. I knew EXACTLY what I wanted too: a big fat Porkinator Burrito.

The Porkinator Burrito

Pork shoulder, Korilla BBQ sauce, cucumber, kimchi slaw, bacon kimchi fried rice, jack cheese, salsa, and lettuce. And, it was roughly the size of my head. So many flavors all at once! The pork was super tender and juicy, and the rice was covered in delicious tangy kimchi and bacon fat. The vegetable contingent definitely stood up against the bold/spicy flavors of the meat and sauce, and every bite was meaty yet refreshing. I did lose a bit of the cheese though with all of the sauce and meatiness, but I think I'll just ask for extra next time. As I walked down the street, I nommed, and my arm was dripping with sauce and juices; I loved every minute. 

For 8 bucks, this burrito was a huge and satisfying late lunch...that ultimately left me paralyzed with the worst case of the itis I had ever had. So, if you're gonna do this for lunch (and you BETTER), I would suggest that you do so with caution.  Make sure you have a place to nap afterwards.