The real deal..

I have a short trip to Korea in a few weeks and will be able to sample authentic "bibimbap". The picture above is of a bibimbap done just right for these reasons
1. piping hot. I dislike lukewarm dolsot bibimbaps, eating it is like drinking lukewarm milo
2. The egg must be just on the brink of bursting so when you poke it with your fork it oozes out all over the rice and you get to stir vigorously. Overcooked eggs on bibimbap are sad. Rubbery ones the worst.
3. You must have enough chicken/beef bits. Stinting on these will ensure I do not return for seconds. And I will also warn other people about this.

Kim chi for everyone

From Korean drama serials..I've moved onto Dolsot Bibimbap. The BEST bibimbap, (and believe you me I've tried a lot of them across the Klang valley ) can be found on the 6th floor Sungai Wang Plaza. Tucked in a secluded lane of clothes is Restoran Shin. The girls who waitress there know me well although we haven't actually had a conversation before. Before I sat down yesterday evening, the waitress Smiley face spoke out the order " Bibimbap Chicken, Corn tea"? And we smiled.

"Meeting Mr Kim" is a travelogue by Jennifer Barclay. Can't give a review cos I only got the book this afternoon.