Korean food culture has long embraced the notion of five blessings. In addition to the traditional concepts of Yin Yang and five elements, Korean food typically is a blend of five colors: red, green, white, black, and yellow. Koreans believe that food can bring longevity, health, wealth, joy, and happiness.
Sophia Lee
Sophia Lee, Miss Korea owner (Benjamin Chasteen/Epoch Times)
Seventeen years ago, Sophia Lee, who had been a teacher in Korea for over twenty years, came to New York full of beautiful expectations. Lee is a woman of tradition who abides by the values of supporting her husband and nurturing the children. Seeing that her husband’s business was going through difficulties, Lee made the decision to go into the restaurant business to help share some of the burden. It was that decision that led to the birth of a legendary story of success in Korea Town: on this thriving business street teeming with eateries, Lee now owns three highly popular restaurants.
“I first started using the iPhone in 2005. While lying down, I would use my phone to watch TV dramas or search on the Internet. I felt there was an emotional connection with my phone. That moment was the turning point of my life. I felt I wanted to live a longer life. It was the first time I had that feeling. Before that point, I had thought that life ends when you turn 60.”
“Now as I look back, since childhood I have been surrounded by so many people who have superb culinary skills, especially my mom, grandma, and aunt. The aromas from their cooking have become part of my memory, as well as the benefits they would share with me, such as “eating this kind of food will bring you good grades,” or “this will help you grow taller,” or “make you pretty,” or when I was ill—nourish me and help me recover, etc. They were also there in the love they showed and all the feelings they brought to me. So my dream in running this restaurant is to share my emotions through food, and make it an unforgettable experience. I want my food to bring people health, comfort, and happiness.”
— Sophia Lee, Miss Korea owner
Longevity Barbecue Set
The concept of the “five blessings” is used in the menu.
This is the Longevity barbecue set. The set includes Pork belly, Beef tongue, Thin Sliced Beef Brisket, Beef Boneless Short Rib.
And also your choice of Sundubu Jjigae (soft tofu soup).
All meat are unmarinated to retain their original flavors, hence the name Longevity set. People have come to know Korean tofu soup as having a reddish color and a spicy flavor.
It’s rare to see white tofu soup like this. But here at Miss Korea, we offer this option. There is no chili added to the tofu soup either. This preserves the original flavors and nutritional value of tofu to the maximum degree.
Happiness Barbecue Set
On the other hand, the Happiness barbecue set is just the opposite from the Longevity set. All the meat are marinated with specially mixed marinating sauce. The sauce preserves the food’s original flavors, and helps to bring out additional flavors as well. The pork belly is spicy and delicious,
Beef “bulgogi” (marinated beef) is fresh and sweetened;
Beef short rib is tender;
And chicken slices are delicious too.
This rich mixture of flavors brings plenty of happiness to customers.
So the set is named Happiness barbeque set.
Love Barbeque Set
The Love barbeque set includes marinated boneless short rib, marinated short rib, unmarinated boneless short rib, And unmarinated beef bulgogi. Customers can enjoy both the marinated and the unmarinated versions.
miss Korea BBQ
This is authentic Korean cuisine and Korean traditional culture that are made available to customers from all backgrounds in New York.
This is thoughtful cooking that comes from the heart;
This is fine food that celebrates the traditions of the past.
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Address: 10 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-594-4963
Website: www.misskoreabbq.com
