Charim St. Matthews Opened

We might have to give the place a try. The hubs is a huge fan of kimchi. I think it smells like dirty, rotting sweat socks, and it makes me gag, but hey, to each his own.

We might have to give the place a try. The hubs is a huge fan of kimchi. I think it smells like dirty, rotting sweat socks, and it makes me gag, but hey, to each his own.

You have that mixed up with Cilantro. That herb in fact does taste/smell just like dirty sweat socks soaked in a strong soap solution. On the other hand, kimchi is a delightful mix of vegetables and spices that enhance the flavors of Korean food.

Dan Thomas said some time back he was over basalmic vinegar reduction being used on way too much. Likewise, Cilantro is way over used in too many dishes. It's an herb, not a main part of a dish or salad. Sparingly is how it should be used if at all.

That is all. Move along. Nothing further to read.

Richard

I love cilantro!

So very excited! We are having a dinner date with our "restaurant buddies" (those with whom we always go out to eat at new places) early in March at Charim! So great to hear this feedback. Very excited about some authentic Korean food.

What a find! Had dinner at Charim tonite with my friend Elizabeth. Really delicious. We had the fried dumplings, she had the Bibim Bap and I had the braised Mackerel. They now ask if you want the egg cooked or raw before it arrives so there are no worries about cooked strips.
We got to meet Yanni the gracious owner. She said that her goal is to cook authentic Korean food, that she would rather not be a fusion restaurant. As has been mentioned all her kimchi is home made and really delicious.
I can't wait to go back and try more- any one want to join me?

What a find! Had dinner at Charim tonite with my friend Elizabeth. Really delicious. We had the fried dumplings, she had the Bibim Bap and I had the braised Mackerel. They now ask if you want the egg cooked or raw before it arrives so there are no worries about cooked strips.
We got to meet Yanni the gracious owner. She said that her goal is to cook authentic Korean food, that she would rather not be a fusion restaurant. As has been mentioned all her kimchi is home made and really delicious.
I can't wait to go back and try more- any one want to join me?

Yes, please!

OHHH yeah, we would be up for that!

What a find! Had dinner at Charim tonite with my friend Elizabeth. Really delicious. We had the fried dumplings, she had the Bibim Bap and I had the braised Mackerel. They now ask if you want the egg cooked or raw before it arrives so there are no worries about cooked strips.
We got to meet Yanni the gracious owner. She said that her goal is to cook authentic Korean food, that she would rather not be a fusion restaurant. As has been mentioned all her kimchi is home made and really delicious.
I can't wait to go back and try more- any one want to join me?

I'm in.

[Robin Garr]

Yes, please!

Please, sir, may we come, too?

Time willing, I'd love to come too!

I'm still in withdrawal from Kim's closing, and this place sounds like it just might cure the withdrawal symptoms.

Yes, please.

(OFFLINE!)

by GaryF » Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:33 pm

I can't wait to go back and try more- any one want to join me?

Please add my name on the list.

I know the owner. She worked for many years as a server at Bendoya and Asahi. She is the nicest lady and I believe this is her first foray into the restaurant biz.

I plan on trying it ASAP!

by GaryF » Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:33 pm

I can't wait to go back and try more- any one want to join me?

Please add my name on the list.

I would be up for this! Add 2!

What a find! Had dinner at Charim tonite with my friend Elizabeth. Really delicious. We had the fried dumplings, she had the Bibim Bap and I had the braised Mackerel. They now ask if you want the egg cooked or raw before it arrives so there are no worries about cooked strips.
We got to meet Yanni the gracious owner. She said that her goal is to cook authentic Korean food, that she would rather not be a fusion restaurant. As has been mentioned all her kimchi is home made and really delicious.
I can't wait to go back and try more- any one want to join me?

Me too!