EAT THIS IMMEDIATELY: Soondubu at Giwa

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EAT THIS IMMEDIATELY: Soondubu at Giwa

POSTED: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 7:49 PM

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Photo | Drew Lazor

In a perfect kimchi-craving world, Center City denizens would be able to instantaneously teleport themselves up to North Fifth or out to Upper Darby to get their Korean fixes. But since none of us has wand game like Hermione, thank God for slick little Giwa (1608 Sansom St.), where Yong Chi caters to a pavement-pounding American crowd without skimping on quality. An ideal, easy-peasy antidote for that quickly-creeping-in Philly chill is Giwa's simple soondubu, or soft tofu stew. There are innumerable variations on this Korean staple, but all are built around that crimson-tide chili powder broth. There are spicier, more elaborate soondubu renditions out there, but we don't mind, as each spoonful of silky, melty tofu and meat (got ours with tender beef) radiates sustaining heat faster than you can say "red pepper paste, please." You get your stew (served at a roaring boil, be careful now), a bowl of white rice and two banchan (side dishes; they change daily) for under $10. Eat this immediately.

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Drew Lazor

Posted 2010-12-01 11:06:17

It would DEFINITELY help with a clogged-up head. I'm sure you can get it sans meat.

Felicia D'Ambrosio

Posted 2010-12-01 10:49:51

This looks ideal for my current head-cold.  Can you get it without meat?

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