Ingredient appreciation — what makes Bibimbap special

What sets Bibimbap apart is the handling of perilla leaves. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the complex and bold result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Korean cuisine integrates fermented ingredients like kimchi as a health and preservation tradition. The a pojangmacha street tent atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had barley tea as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Bibimbap is the place to start.