Baroo

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"The format here is tasting menu only, and if you’ve been to Baroo in the past, don’t be surprised to discover some familiar dishes that harken back to their humble beginnings in an East Hollywood strip mall. Standout menu items may include a soy-braised black cod, but also, this is Korean cooking filtered through a deeply personal lens; expect fermentation, unusual textures, and flavors you can't quite put a finger on. On the whole, you're coming for a completely singular dining experience that couldn't exist anywhere else. The look is sleek and somewhat industrial (think concrete floors and bare walls) and the seats to be had are at the chef's counter, though there are a handful of tables for groups of diners. It's minimalist in the way that signals maximum focus, nothing here is accidental." - Celeste Moure