Kim hopes that by expanding Baekjeong's reach, he can share Korean barbecue with more people who've never tried it.
And he shared some tips to help newcomers and Korean barbecue lovers find restaurants that offer the most authentic experience.
But if you want a truly authentic, flavor-driven Korean barbecue meal, don't eat all-you-can-eat."
The restaurant feels like a nightclub"There are some restaurants where you walk in, and it just doesn't seem like a barbecue restaurant," Kim said.
"Korean barbecue, for me, is going to a place where you can see the people you're eating with," he said.
Persons:
—, Jean, Georges, Samuel Kim, Kim, Washington —, It's, who've, Sam Kim, We've, we're, that's
Organizations:
Service, New York, Baekjeong, Business
Locations:
New, Korean, California, Washington, Los Angeles, Koreatown, Korea