Ingredient appreciation — what makes Bulgogi special

What sets Bulgogi apart is the handling of sesame oil. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the sweet, spicy, and savoury at once 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 home banchan spread atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had banana milk as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Bulgogi is the place to start.