For those in the dark, Gam Ja Tang (literal translation; potato soup. The Gam Ja [potato in korean] is actually the korean name for the neck of a pig. So its pig neck soup and not nearly as strange as it sounds) is fucking delicious. Its recipe includes such hard hitters as apple, shrimp (only for flavour) and sesame as well as healthy helpings of a local fermented spicy condement knows as Gochujang (available all over toronto, you have no reason not to try it). Ive had it at every restaurant that serves it in the Bloor KoreaTown but, of course, its best in korea.
on the top left you will see what we're having. 3,800 won is about $3.50 canadian.
A basic table layout. The Gam Ja Tang is served boiling in stone bowls. In the background you see some kimchi with both cabbage and radish.
A good chunk of pork. Korean cuisine has revolutionized my view of Pig as a meat. When you eat Gam Ja Tang you should remove the pig from the broth.
A great pic of pork. When you eat Gam ja Tang you can (should) expect a supple salmon-like pice of pork (mature ham more like) with tones of onion, pepper and smooth cabbage. It's hard to define but coming from someone familiar with north american cuisine its easy to love.
In Korea its often served with a sweet wasabi side. So much is great about this inclusion. Soft horseradish with added sweetness that the pork craves, amazing. It sounds good because it is.
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