I have eaten all over Los Angeles the past few years. From dining in the fanciest of Beverly Hills restaurants, to Thai dives in Hollywood, to Hot Dog stands Downtown, I've seen a lot. Nothing in my mind can come close to the original flavors of Roy Choi.
I first heard about this, I think it's safe to call him, genius, a few years ago. I am sure most of you have heard of his famous food truck, Kogi. Have you had anything like it before? Have you ever experienced a restaurant run out of a truck like that before? No, no you haven't. Well maybe recently, but that's because everyone has copied him, trying to replicate his success in the food truck business. Combining his Korean BBQ and Mexican food was a pretty much the greatest idea. Follow this truck on Twitter, and eat there whenever you can. Try it all: the short rib, the spicy pork, the chicken. Get it in all forms, whether it be burrito, taco, or quesedialla. Try the ever changing dessert menu. I would recommend a favorite, but I PROMISE, it's all so good.
These meals are meant to be eaten late at night on the street. They are comforting, but original. The first few bites create a feeling of unfamiliarity, intrigue, and happiness. Feel your heart melt as you continue to make your way through the thick greasy, yet kind of classy burrito in some ways. It becomes comforting to know you are eating something so interesting and new and delicious.
Is there a line? Fuck yea there is. That's how you know its good. Take my advice...follow the lines. There's a reason they are there.
Kogi is like the gateway drug for Roi Choi's food. They say it's not addicting, but I've seen otherwise. They say its easy to go harder from there. It's true. From there comes Chego.
