![]() ![]() Also, on the topic of payment, Mapojeong uses the Roovy app (also owned by Bridge) for all of its transactions. The protein options start at around $30, with most in the $35 to $40 range. ![]() Mapojeong’s prime, standalone location in the Heights, as well as the types of meats it serves and high level of service, should be taken into consideration when looking at prices. Mapojeong utilizes fairly small grills, and trains the restaurant staff to cook for the guests while guiding them through the meal. (It’s like going out for crawfish the fun is in the interactivity.) Guests are welcome to grill for themselves if they’d like - or not. With the exception of a few upscale spots, Korean barbecue is a cook-it-yourself adventure. Along with kimchi, pickled cucumbers and fish cake, the restaurant serves cheesy corn, mixed vegetables and eggs that cook in compartments on the sides of the grill. While the high-quality meat pays off in terms of tenderness and natural flavor, the marinades for the proteins (and seasoning for many of the plates) are so subtle as to not add much.Īs with most Korean barbecue set-ups, the grilled meats come with several small dishes known as banchan. Higher-grade meats include A5 Wagyu, two versions of galbi (ribs), New York strip, marinated chicken and pork belly. Instead of big portions and countless selections, Mapojeong offers fewer than 10 choices in a focus on quality over quantity. At many of Houston’s Korean barbecue restaurants it is common to see large portions of meat, and sometimes even all-you-can-eat options. The primary focus of Mapojeong is the use of tabletop grilling. Ken Bridge’s mother helping guests at Mapojeong. Also returning from Republic Diner is Ken Bridge’s mother traveling from table to table, greeting and assisting guests. Mapojeong offers an almost entirely new menu with only a few returning, slightly updated items such Japchae (a stir-fried glass noodle dish) and kimchi fried rice. Republic Diner + Sojubang, which closed in 2018 to become Blackbird Izakaya, featured pub-style food with Korean flair such as Korean Fried Chicken and bulgogi French Fries, as well as a fondly remembered kimchi and egg-loaded KO Burger. Of Korean descent himself, this is owner Ken Bridge’s second attempt at a Korean restaurant. Houston Food Finder was invited to a preview dinner. Although Delicious Concepts is still remodeling the space, Mapojeong is already up and running as an upscale Korean barbecue restaurant with an emphasis on serving high-quality proteins. Located at 602 Studewood, Mapojeong Galbijib is the company’s third restaurant at this location, previously held by Ritual and The El. Send a message on our Facebook page and let us know your ranking.Delicious Concept’s newest… delicious concept is here. I want to know what states you would rank in your top 5. If I were to rank my top 5 states based on their food, it would be (in no particular order) Texas, Hawaii, California, Arizona, and Louisiana. We ranked that way because of our great barbeque and Tex Mex, two of the things Texans are often most proud of, along with our classic southern comfort food. Of course, there were plenty of Texans frustrated that we didn’t receive the number one ranking, but I think number two is pretty great. Starting with Alaska at the bottom of the list, moving up through the rest of the country, Texas made it into the top, ranking at number two with Louisiana taking the top spot. Of course, many people were disappointed during this process when their states ranked lower than they’d hoped, but I’m pretty proud of where Texas landed. However, TikToker Patty G didn’t let that stop him as he ranked all 50 states from worst to best. ![]() Obviously, depending on your favorite type of food, results can be highly biased. ![]()
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