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NOW OPEN: Sammy Chon's K-Town BBQ
"We want to make Korean food approachable to as many people as possible," says the well-spoken Sammy Chon of his new spot, Sammy Chon's K-Town BBQ (911 Race St.), the bouncing baby sibling of his four-year-old flagship Cherry Hill location
NOW OPEN: Sammy Chon's K-Town BBQ
"We want to make Korean food approachable to as many people as possible," says the well-spoken Sammy Chon of his new spot, Sammy Chon's K-Town BBQ (911 Race St.), the bouncing baby sibling of his four-year-old flagship Cherry Hill location. A takeover of the long-running H.K. Golden Phoenix, the restaurant's a collab between Chon and a team familiar with the many ins and outs of Philly's Chinatown (partner Jack Xiao, a real estate broker, was integral in getting the deal done). "This is the premier location of Asian dining in the tri-state area," says Chon of his decision to shift into the big city.
Open for lunch and dinner daily, the wide-open operation (79-seat dining room, 20-seat side room and a second floor opening this summer) will do the late-night thing till 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with a large menu similar to the offerings in Jersey. BYO for now. Once the liquor license falls into place, K-Town will offer beer, wine, soju and a selection of Korean-inspired cocktails, as well as some additional ultra drunk foods Chon currently serves at his Cinnaminson takeout — think "kimchi fries," french fries topped with spicy fermented cabbage, Cheez Whiz and your choice of Korean barbecue meat (!). In the meantime, the Chinatown's restaurant's robust selection of dolsot dishes, noodles and stews (to say nothing of the infamous "Koagie") should keep you busy.
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