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by Steve Eslinger » Fri Nov 29, 2019 10:55 am

I was on Preston the other day, so I decided to drop in for lunch at the newly reopened Koreana. This was not a mistake. The hostess/server, who I think is the daughter of the new owners (same chef from Koreana II, however), said they had just reopened a week or two ago, and they've done a nice job sprucing up the once-tired interior. I didn't recognize the place and I had to confirm that it is indeed the same space. As you enter, on the right-side wall is a line of four-top grill tables with a larger, multi-top grill table on the left-side wall. I'll be certain to bring some friends to fire up one of those.
As for the food, I was quickly served a very nice selection of banchan with each little dish filled with the classic flavors of Korea. I could hardly stop before my meal arrived. As per my custom when trying a new Korean place, I ordered beef bulgogi. As you can see below, the presentation was somewhat unique as it closely resembled a bento box. This was a very nice touch, because those two adorable crispy dumplings were some of the finest I've ever had.
All-in-all, this was a wonderful dining experience and it will fill a hole nicely, especially while Charim is still in limbo.
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Re: Koreana

by Robin Garr » Fri Nov 29, 2019 12:50 pm

Good to know, Steve. Thanks, and extra applause for the good image. :) I need to get out that way, and as I remember, there's a good Asian market out front of Koreana. Am I remembering that correctly?
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Re: Koreana

by Steve Eslinger » Fri Nov 29, 2019 10:00 pm

Not sure about the Asian market, but I don't recall seeing one. There's a Mexican restaurant/market across the parking lot though, right behind the Popeye's. I forget the name, but I remember liking it many years ago when I frequented it when I lived in Audubon Park.

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