Sambokojin Yakiniku Smokeless Grill: A G...

Named after the Japanese god of the kitchen, Sambokojin Yakiniku Smokeless Grill is a place where Japanese and Korean food come together. Sambokojin Restaurant is an example of the Yakiniku style of dining, where raw meats are provided and diners cook these over a grill and dip the meats in whatever sauce they like. That’s the Japanese part of the buffet. The Korean part comprise the cooked dishes served as part of the buffet: Chapchae, Korean beef stew (loved this one), tofu steak and six or seven selections of Korean appetizers including a variety of kimchis in...

Sango conquers my demons of doubt

Whether this restaurant is named after the dinnerware, the Central African language or the demon-slaying fighter from Japanese manga, Sango Master Burger has conquered my doubt demons. Yes, the Japanese make better burgers than the Americans or the Europeans, as far as I’m concerned. So without further ado, allow me to get to the meat of this post. First, the booboos: The size of the place is a little too small, especially with the lunch crowd flocking to the place. My second time at Sango really made me wait for a table. I think some people just want to live...