Monday, December 28, 2009

Do Hwa

Do Hwa - Recommended
www.dohwanyc.com
55 Carmine Street
New York, NY 10014-4305
(212) 414-1224

I had given up on Korean food in Manhattan for some time now. K-town is simply just K-town. Nothing extraordinary, just garlicy and sesame oil flavors I guess. For the good stuff, you need to trek to Flushing in Queens, or Fort Lee area in Jersey.









But last night, my wife and I dined with Devin and his wife at Do Hwa in the West Village. Not only was it very delicious, it was filling and probably a fraction what it would have cost if we were to eat at any of the midtown K-town eateries.

I think it was about 9 dishes in all, and a few drinks for $40 a head.
It's probably not the most authentic Korean food out there, but we all have a favorite Americanized Chinese restaurant right?
Think in those terms, plus really good comfort food. And for a full meal at that price, you really can't beat it.

















1 comment:

Devin Stewart said...

Thanks for a wonderful birthday dinner at one of my favorite places in NYC!

It should be noted that while Do Hwa had taken off some of the better beers, such as a German wheat, in their tap line up a few years ago, they redeemed themselves by adding Troegs Rugged Trail Ale, which must be one of the best nut brown ales I have ever had. Unlike many brown ales, which have a cloying sweetness, Troegs provides complexity and a hint of chocolate in its brown. It is interesting that Troegs suggests pairing this beer with spicy Asian food (on their site).

http://www.troegs.com/our_brews/rugged_trail_ale.aspx

It should also be noted that Quentin Tarantino is a silent partner of Do Hwa, I am told. Suggestion to Tarantino: Brew a beer and call it "Inglorious Basterd Ale."