8 slices of Sweet Potato Cake, 1 slice remained

It happened around 8:30PM on friday at the heart of K-town.

Congregated last minute crew. Some came after their first set of dinner (3/4 pounder of at Wolfe Burger's and cheese burger from MacDonald's). They came hungry and ready for the awaited next round of Shin Dang Dong stir-fry rice cake.

There were rice cakes, eggs, fish cakes, cabbages, carrots, chewy and crispy ramen noodles, dumplings, hams, and most importantly, the special chilli paste sauce. All the ingredients were ready to go.

D was ready to go.

Stirring of the dish was mostly done by 2 taiwanese at the table. D got boot off from the duty for not doing it correctly.

Extra service items were added. They were fried and wrapped around dried seaweed. Inside can be best described as a mutated version of "soon-dae", Korean pig blood sausage, with imitation crab meat at the center. We later learn that rice cake served best at the end of the session when spicy sauce thickens up and absorbed by the rice cakes. Mr. Squiggle patiencely waits for his rice cakes to be done.

Squid tempura. One of my favorite childhood dish.

Surprise came at the end of the meal where they make awesome kimchee fried rice at the spot. Make sure to leave a room for the fried rice if you plan to visit here next time.

Shin-Dang-Dong Dduck Bok Ki, K-Town LA

Dduck bok ki is a Korean chilly paste rice cake dish that's widely enjoyed among Korean youth. Shin-dang-dong is a region in Seoul known for its unique style dduck bok ki cooked right at your table with various condiments, or "sari", added.

According to my K-town source, radio korea, there is a newly opened restaurant at the corner of Western & 3rd St. where supposedly brought the original taste of shin-dang-dong dduk bok ki. I've never gotten a chance to visit shin-dang-dong therefore I've never had an opportunity to taste such dduk bok ki. On this friday I plan to follow my heart(or belly). It's my duty and desire to experience such food and share with you all.

Here is my proposal for this friday in attempt to round a gang of friends who shares the same love and passion for what we believe in. That is to drive far distance for the sake of adventure in exploring and experiencing strange land for good eateries. Afterward we can hang out at a cafe named "Mak" that has awesome sweet potato cake. Come join me for the ride!