Steven L.
Yelp
This was a pleasant meal in the Nashville Farmer's Market. When I drive rideshare, I like to stop at the market because there is free convenient parking and a good selection of foods.
After eyeing this spot for several trips, I decided to try them and I am glad I did. They have both meals in bowls and sushi.
Bulgogi BibiBap just sounded so interesting I had to try it. Being a courageous eater, it took a bit to get past a language barrier, but I found out Bulgogi is a seasoned beef. My bowl started off with white rice and then my choice of vegetables. For simplicity, I simply said, "All of them" and was happy in my selection. A good amount of seasoned beef was added. The beef was not shredded like barbecue, but more like very slender slices found in a Philly Cheesesteak. The flavor was no where near Philly beef, it was Korean. Two mini cups came with it, a hot sauce and what appeared to be chopped kimchi. The gentleman behind the counter suggested just blending these into the bowl, which I did with great results.
Four stars were earned for a unique, tasty meal, but it was after all, served in disposable dishes, as all of them are in the market. All the toppings were prepared for serving efficiency.
Researching the dish, I found it one definition of Bibibap to mean "mixed rice". Another website said that bugolgi is a marinated meat.
Since all the ingredients were prepared, the dish lacked some freshness. On line recipes listed all the fresh ingredients that would have added a great deal to the dish. But, then again, it was in a market environment, not a sit down restaurant.
I will go back and try other dishes, for sure.