Gogi. Gogi.
It’s hard to find good Korean food in MD (Another thing to add on my every increasing list of ‘Why I Don’t Like MD.’ Washington D.C. is probably the only redeeming factor. Sort of). So when I discovered Hwaro in Rockville (Via coupon on OpenTable), I figure it was worth a go.
With coupon, cousins, and rumbly tummy in tow, we headed to Hwaro. It was a quaint little restaurant with cushy seats and a barbeque grill for every stall (But my favorite Korean place to date was this little spot in the P.I. where I got to sit on cushions on the floor with a giant round wooden table and a grill in the middle). For barbeque, we ordered galbi (marinated short ribs) and pork belly (Probably hard on the arteries, but ohh so juicy gooood). And spicy tofu hot pot.
Pork Belly, why must you be so deliciouuuuussss?
The best part of any Korean Food experience is the side dishes. I’m not a fan of kimchi (Or a lot of things. I do realize this is one of my short comings as food blogger. I have the preferences of a three year old) but I did love the dried squid. And restaurant gave us a free sweet rice drink to finish off the meal to complement all the spicy, tangy, and smoky flavors.
While the meal was filling (I was stuuuuufed), even with the coupon, we paid an additional $20-25.00 to cover the meal. Was the meal filling? Yes. Would I come back to dinner? Probably not. Especially knowing that there are some very good Korean restaurants near my family home (And for very good prices). So for this little spot, 2.5 yums.
Hwaro - ❀❀.❀
Next, we decided to stop by Melt Gelato also in Rockville, for dessert, crepes and gelato, thanks to another coupon (Viva la Groupon!). I am very much a crepe traditionalist and believe crepes should only be served with sugar, fruits, or chocolate (And to be even more decadent with ice cream). Savory crepes kinda irk me. Now, while Melt Gelato does sell savory crepes (I won’t hold it against them), the selection of homemade gelato is diverse as it is fresh and delicious and crepes warm and yummy.
Oh me and my infallible sweet tooth.
Today, I decided to go the decadent route and got gelato with my crepe, caramel mascarpone pistachio and cinnamon sugar on my crepe (The no chocolate for Lent is killing me. 16 more days. 16 more days). Tasty, not too pricey, close proximity to my house (And I have another Groupon!). Would I come back again? Oh yes. Four yuuuums.
Melt Gelato - ❀❀❀❀
