http://www.maangchi.com/talk/ Talk about Korean food, recipes, restaurants, and cooking en Sun, 19 May 2013 17:37:49 +0000 http://www.maangchi.com/talk/topic/new-seoul-garden-southfield-mi-detroit-area#post-6209 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:07:35 +0000 ebowling_01 6209@http://www.maangchi.com/talk/ <p>This place is truly a gem in the Detroit area! Prior to visiting Korea with my boyfriend, my standards for Korean restaurants were not very stiff because I had no experiences with authentic food to compare it to. However, after realizing the true depth of flavor that should be present in Korean food, I have become a bit of a snob when it comes to Korean restaurants. New Seoul Garden serves wonderfully authentic food, and it is the first Korean restaurant that my boyfriend (a Korean national) couldn't stop raving about. It is a fairly large venue, and there have been large parties in a separate room many times I've visited. One of my favorite options that this restaurant provides is its tabletop grills. Aside from the fact that I was sitting in a booth, I could have sworn I was back in Korea at one of the restaurants I visited with my bf's family. You can chose from various grilled dishes (I've had bulgogi numerous times), and you cook them yourself atop a Korean style grill plate. You are served plenty of side dishes with your meal, and I have never left hungry. The one downside to this restaurant is that it is a bit pricey for a my college budget. Expect to pay anywhere from 10-35 for a meal (Kimchi jjigae or Kimbap is around $10 and the tabletop grill dinners are all over $20-bulgogi being the cheapest). Also, you have to try their seafood pancake appetizer at least once if you like that kind of food. It's huge and delicious, and I get it every time I visit with friends/family. This restaurant is definitely worth the drive and the money spent, and it is the ONLY Korean restaurant I would ever dare to take my future in-laws to when they visit the US. I hope you can give it a try and enjoy it as much as I do!<br /> <a href="http://newseoulgarden.com/" rel="nofollow">http://newseoulgarden.com/</a> </p> http://www.maangchi.com/talk/topic/hello-from-detroit#post-6203 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:39:32 +0000 ebowling_01 6203@http://www.maangchi.com/talk/ <p>I joined this website about 6 months ago, but I figure that I should introduce myself. I am in a relationship with a Korean citizen, David, and he grew up eating his mother's home cooked meals. He is the first person in his family to come to America, and I will be the first non-Korean to marry into his family (I'm not going to lie...its a little daunting haha). Even though we have been together for a couple years, I still feel like I have so much to learn about his culture-including Korean food! I am excited to learn more about this aspect of David's past, and to be a part of a community with a unified passion for learning about Korean culture and cuisine. Everything I have made from this website has been delicious and has received David's seal of approval. I can't wait to see what else I can learn from Maangchi!<br /> -Eve</p> <p>Side note: I didn't add a profile picture when I first set up my account. Now, I can't figure out how to add one. If someone could help me out that would be greatly appreciated--thanks :) </p>