"A meal at this small, homey KBBQ spot begins like many others in Murray Hill, Queens: with a vast selection of banchan (including some exceptional kimchi). Unlike nearby competitors, however, Mapo uses charcoal. After you place your order, a server will place a bucket of glowing coals under the grill in the middle of your table. Order galbi and marinated pork ribs, then enjoy your sweet, charred meat alongside some kimchi jjigae or an icy bowl of naengmyeon." - bryan kim, kenny yang, willa moore, will hartman