"Located in Murray Hill, Queens, just off the picturesque village square, Mapo lies at the heart of a vibrant Korean community. The broad and convivial dining room is usually packed in the evenings (go for lunch if you can), and the place is decorated with pictures of Black Angus cattle to get you in the mood. The menu serves barbecue classics with a wide spread of banchan, and you should end your meal with cold mung-bean vermicelli." - Caroline Shin, Robert Sietsema