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JUMAK

5702 E. VIRGINIA ST., EVANSVILLE, IN

This meat was so tender I could have cut through it with my finger.

This is a brand new place that opened recently, and I haven’t had many Korean dishes before so of course it piqued my interest. Since the remodel, this spot is extremely bright and clean on the inside. Before it seemed like a more intimate restaurant with the booths, but I do like the new, more streamlined casual dining. I will say I wish I knew more about Korean cuisine but luckily there are employees to help people such as myself, so I made sure to ask plenty of questions, especially since I wanted to venture out and explore something I'd never tried before or even heard of, for that matter.

For my entree, I decided to go with the Jaeyuksaute. All I knew about it was that it was marinated beef and came with Kimchi and a side. I must admit I've only had Kimchi one other time in my life, and it was in a dining hall while I was deployed in Iraq; it was dull to say the least but I was game to try again. I also ordered a side of bean sprouts because I wanted a tiny snap vegetable on my plate to pair with my beef. I was also pleasantly surprised that the meal didn’t take too long to be made - and although the cafeteria tray plating was a bit odd, it didn’t take away from the tastes!

I have to say, this marinated beef was the most tender beef I’ve ever tried - it's the God’s honest truth! This meat was so tender

I could have cut through it with my finger. The marinate was also just an amazing blend of spices and came out on a hot skillet. I was instantly a fan of this beef especially when grouped with the rice, such a delectable combination. I can say this Kimchi was infinitely better than what I had in the past, and while I'm not a huge fan of Kimchi overall, I can see why people enjoy it so much - particularly when paired with rice and bean sprouts. As for the bean sprouts, I haven’t had them like this before because they made them with a lemon taste. I quite enjoyed the flavor, and it went well with everything on the tray. I would tell anyone that likes bean sprouts to try them here because that lemon flavor adds a beautiful

pop to the dish. All in all, I was happy with my meal and will be returning soon enough to try some other dishes I’ve never experienced. Go support this new local hot spot and try something new!

VALUE – 8.5 \\ ATMOSPHERE – 8.7 SERVICE – 9.3 \\ TASTE – 9.3 SPEED – 8.9 \\ OVERALL – 8.9