Why Braised Short Ribs Are the Ultimate Korean Meat Dish - K-Town

LA's best food always comes from strip malls and this week K-Town host Matthew Kang joins the one and only beef aficionado Nick Solares, host of the Meat Show, at Sun Nong Dan. Together, they eat one of the most epic meals in Koreatown: a massive cauldron of spicy braised short ribs, or galbijjim.
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[@thequintissentialplatonici1846]

Nick Solares-isms with timestamps: 0:46 - Profound 0:56 - Conviviality 2:44 - Comparing Korean restaurant to a steakhouse 3:30 - Maillard Reaction 4:20 - Using a double negative "Not Insubstantial" 5:30 - Profound again 6:06 - Upper echelon 6:14 - Describing himself as a carnivore ur welcome

[@eater]

The Holy Grail

[@FirstLast-pk2of]

Also he said short ribs contain a lot of halogen which is a group of elements in the periodic table, collagen was the word he was looking for. How does he even have a job?

[@londonjames5914]

The Quintissential Platonic Ideal G.O.A.T.

[@eyubjj]

The Quintissential Platonic Ideal you forgot the luscious mouthfeel at 2:21

[@michu129]

You forget 2:10 primal cuts

[@mikehawk2148]

HE ROASTED HIM ON THE PROFOUND, I'M DEAD

[@TheShinzuiCollective]

Mike Hawk THEY'RE AWARE OF THE MEMES

[@lildurpy]

Lmao and he backed it up too 😅😂

[@addinomarkamil2]

I love Nick profoundly for embracing the meme. God bless you Nick.

[@randyhendrix5375]

You guys secretly love Nick's catchphrases. Admit it!

[@TheShinzuiCollective]

Randy Hendrix I really do. I mean, I can see why people would hate on it and find it pretentious, but it's what makes his character. I've grown to love it.

[@pindot787]

YASS!!!!

[@jhlbjaaa]

Top 10 Anime crossover

[@henrypham904]

This comment deserves more likes

[@johnnybravo6764]

jhlbjaaa this comment made my day

[@marioiam708]

Lmao. Matt's confused look when Nick said "Upper Echelon".

[@valdeaunia]

Seriously Matthew, Lucas, and Nick should hang out and do an episode (Sheldon can join too lol)

[@rangerdanger6593]

Busker Busker the gorl can just fuck off

[@HyperionNyx]

How about no

[@scarreddust]

I'm beyond distraught that 3 out of the 4 have left.

[@Tattagreis89]

It was a good balance on the commentary , both people had interesting things to say and neither one felt missplaced or just like decoration for the video.

[@wilsonrono10]

Nick being meta. I approve.

[@pseudochef07]

This is my kind of Dream Tag Team: "Meat King" Nick Solares and "Korean Kingpin" Matthew Kang.

[@TheVietSlade]

0:49 "Profound ?" & 3:33 "Maillard reaction ?" LOOOL yes even Matthew reads the comments and listens to us roast this "carnivore" . 😂

[@jeonghoonkim1304]

The only two people who I watch on Eater are together! Finally!

[@ShaneWalta]

Eric Kim You don't watch Dining on a Dime?

[@weiistone]

now THIS is a duo i can get behind.

[@moxdownful]

weiistone thats what i thought during the last threesome

[@mangols12]

Ok now make Matthew, Nick and Lucas eat together.. make this happen Eater.

[@scarreddust]

It didn't ... And now Nick and Lucas are gone as well ... this dream will never happen for us :(

[@jasonneer8065]

A collab I didn't even know I wanted. I'm holding back tears, this video is so powerful

[@hungrybynature4205]

Maillard reaction squad!!!!!!

[@heydaddy2471]

Hungry By Nature stfu

[@itsBEZZyo]

name a more profound duo

[@jomofan123]

Israel and Palestine

[@JustAnAzn]

Kobe and Shaq. Michael and Scotty

[@benhuynh1168]

Abston N Lavar Ball and stupidness

[@JediRhymeTrix]

Nick and the phrase "Platonic Ideal"

[@Jokyl989]

drying aging and 90 days

[@ninongbear]

What a platonic episode

[@user-ln8rr3dl1p]

Those rib meat needs to be dry aged for a platonic artisanal effect.

[@ElectricFeelChannel]

they should ideally be pre-fried to create a profound maillard reaction which would ideally increase the conviviality of the atmosphere

[@Amatersuful]

the smell of the beefiness atmosphere

[@jrs89]

Yes, it's lacking this pseudo funk and slightly earthy nuttiness of a dry-age.

[@TheLittledikkins]

Before the ''great consumer electronics crash of 2007" I did sales events and kept tract of my Companies merchandise to make sure places like Best Buy etc gave them the exposure they paid for. We would have training in LA every year and I used my housing allowance to stay in K Town, the food was better the rooms far cheaper than at the Hilton and I was away from everyone after hours--every one that is but the Koreans who came to observe the 4 day training sessions. They were stunned to see me in the K Town Motel they were in. Took my husband and I to dinner a couple of times each session but they wouldn't let us return the hospitality.

[@jeffward1106]

Don't be afraid of the carrot. Lol

[@kalocals3212]

Told my wife my day sucked. Came home to Kalbi Jjim! I love my wife and she loves me!!!

[@thejson]

Lol @ Matt calling out that Maillard reaction! Love it

[@reggienovenario2864]

Just went there for Valentine's day.. drove from San Diego. Well worth it. I got there at noon.. no line. Galbi Jjim was on the table in about 15 minutes. The medium size can feed four people.

[@iantojones4322]

I enjoyed these two gentlemen's collaboration. They have good chemistry.

[@vefebrian]

nick, lucas and matt please

[@Hollis_has_questions]

both the Korean Braised Short Ribs dish (with ALL the accompanying kimchis!!!) and the Solaris Guide to St. John's Restaurant are the most delectable culinary experiences i've seen in a loooooong time. now i want to savor bubbling veal marrow lathered on crunchy toast with fresh parsley salad and gritty salt, creamy lamb sweetbreads bathed in butter, and slivers of beef heart bathed in their own juices and served with beets and horseradish creme fraiche. i've already memorized the dishes ...

[@nathan0717]

This guy must have been the best at "explain your answer" questions on a math test!

[@jf76]

Visit Toronto. There are amazing Korean restaurants (and so many of them!). Amongst many other places from many other cultures. If you come I can give you a seriously excellent list. And show you around. Lately Toronto has really exploded with amazing places to eat.

[@playwithcars]

Matthew needs to roast Nick till he have a crust due to the maliard reaction lol

[@Sakja]

I'm not a beef eater, but those vegetables surrounding the short ribs looked so incredible.

[@December19971]

6:11 Every plebian's reaction to Nick's comments

[@WDF51]

Great episode. Love the commentary and vibe these two hosts give!

[@paulson2008]

Nick PLEASE DO MORE COLLABORATION 👍🏻🍖🍗

[@kiphillips9364]

Even the Korean dude laughed when nick said "profound"

[@chamuelflores246]

We so fuckin' high, upper echelon

[@conradseeto7506]

Kalbijim, the king of Korean stone pot dishes. That looks so good.

[@KTOWNK1D]

I knew I saw this guy before! I was literally there with 2 friends and when they were filming we spent our entire lunch trying to figure out who the guy with the tats was. LOL.

[@greatsungkim]

So cool to have Nick in LA Ktown!

[@eafanboyssuck]

I really enjoy a video with Nick Solares in it.

[@saturnv2419]

My friend actually wrote the Chinese version of this restaurant's menu. It is an amazing restaurant by all account.

[@RuthieeeM]

I like these eater hosts idk about the other ones .. ugh... but these two are so cute together

[@brozors]

Yeah Matt's right. Outside of Kbbq, this is single handedly the best dish in Koreatown LA. It is amazing

[@Gl6619]

brozors I concur. I just went this past Wednesday I’m also tripping off all these comments are talking about everything but the food.

[@zachly5132]

PLEASE MORE OF THIS DUO!

[@travissomething3341]

Lmao they WERE reading the comments on their videos and seeing the nick-hate. Guess having him doing collaborations is their way of trying to subdue it?

[@SuperMastermindx]

Travis Something I don't think it was hate. More just memery in the comments. They are aware and poke fun at it. Which is a great thing.

[@feynmans467]

Trust me: At first, it was pure, unadulterated hate. It was only after Nick grew self-aware, that everyone started accepting him.

[@jasonpark1891]

I remember my mom would make this on my birthdays. Memories

[@BoyAditya]

When will Lucas and Matt going to be in crossover episode? (^^)

[@eater]

Hmmmm. They do live in the same city....

[@ShaneWalta]

Eater I'd love to see Matt take Lucas to a little Korean café!

[@BoyAditya]

it's only fair if this is happens! Lucas & Nick Nick & Matt Nick & Erin Lucas need to be on Ktown with Matt!

[@zelandiart]

holy god, my heart cannot fathom this crossover

[@evethee]

Went to K-town just for this!! Omigod, best galbi jjim I ever had!!

[@Whateverworksism]

One of the best videos in a while! Good job, great duo.

[@pixperformance21]

100 bucks in Korea? Huh? Anyone besides me who actually lives in Korea confused too? Lol

[@Gl6619]

The short ribs were amazing, I just went there the other day. Will definitely go back.

[@DaCheesecake951]

About time these two gods meet to make one amazing video

[@AnimeMemesz]

10 best one two combos

[@angeloftheblood]

PROFOUND respect to nick for the self awareness lol

[@Teenar99]

Nick is the best tbh

[@knowyourhistory]

Nick is a good sport

[@evilcab]

"profound?"

[@sarahluisa9103]

Lucas and Sheldon collab next! 🙏

[@GLL11]

This guy dont know nothing about Korean food in Korea. Four pcs of that galbi jimm is not a100 hundred bucks in Korea. He always makes it seem that Korean food is superior in the states compared to Korea. Its not true. I wonder where he ate out in Korea? The strictly dumpling guy who is chinese american knows korean food alot more than this dude.

[@DrWho44]

I know. I got surprised when he describes that Korean restaurants cheat on their portion sizes or galbijjim in Korea is way more expensive than in America. That dude hasn't got a clue about Korean foods. Also soy braised galbijjim is the traditional one, not that chilli version. He needs to learn properly, otherwise he keeps on misleading non-Koreans.

[@beatrizfores]

Yay! Was hoping for a collab with these 2. 👍👍👍

[@Infinite-Thoughts]

The taste looked fundamentally ethereal.

[@R0gue0ne]

You had me at rice cakes; HOWEVER, you cannot beat a well aged bistecca fiorentina or a cowboy tomahawk. But I'd dip it in the galbijjim braise....

[@hyojungcho5444]

I like how this clip is introducing easily approachable Korean food for non-Koreans BUT! This dish doesn't cost $100 for 4 pcs lol they are actually much cheaper than Ktown price if you go to good local restaurants in Korea. Also, obviously this is more Americanized version of Gal-bi-jjim. Usually they're sweet & savory soy sauce based(No cilantro!). I'm from NYC but Korean food taste better in Korea just like how Pizza taste better in Italy ;)

[@MuhammadKhan-vm5ow]

i kind of feel sorry for nick lets all be nice to him

[@user-hs9bu6bp1s]

Nick uses chopsticks more accurately than myself and i'm Asian

[@TheShinzuiCollective]

These two and Lucas are my favorite hosts. I'm glad they're aware of the memes but they all honestly deliver good content. I hope to see more of them crossover into each other's shows.

[@tempestxmen7824]

I am so going, thank you for doing this video! You got a fan!

[@farhanjamli3676]

Profound..profound respect

[@nicole.suguimoto]

This 2 together, love it!!

[@yangdai6292]

I moved to NYC from LA and miss this place so much. Any similar restaurant in NYC?

[@doriepark7932]

I can't wait to try and I love all food place you recommend!!!!!!!

[@chrisquackarmbars]

Ah yes... I love when my korean restaurant is vivid

[@TuBBygch]

Profound funkiness episode

[@daveotuwa5596]

IN THE EXTREME GENESIS OF THIS EPISODE OF "K-TOWN": Paris Baguette is no Korean joint although it's situated in this Korean-themed plaza in the City of Angels.

[@nataliep6046]

I don't eat meat but this could EASILY make me convert!!! 😅👌🏾🙊

[@dogvom]

Well, South Korean, anyway. In the North they prefer braised drywall with gravel sauce. Very filling.

[@frederickwilgram2051]

Go Nick!!!

[@chowmeinpapi]

Okay I like Nick a little more now for his sense of humor #profound

[@user-kk3th7jo3f]

That asian isn't korean I think. In korea, people don't say radish dikong. Korean say radish moo and galbi jjim isn't expensive like that premium galbi jjim but, premium galbi jjim is $100~120 . I don't want you guys have nagative think in korea so, that asian is maybe chinese. (I'm so sorry for my poor English)

[@johndoug4794]

HF! These two just got me famished! Damn!

[@thedr00]

3:33 fair play Nick, fair play.

[@TomValedro]

I hope Nick isn't going to stop using his colorful and interesting words just because of some youtube commenters.

[@diannejones7301]

TomValedro What do you people want from him?!

[@TomValedro]

I want him to stay as he is so I can cringe a bit while watching him and laugh at the funny comments.

[@diannejones7301]

TomValedro me too, that was fake outrage. Didn't translate well.

[@AnonymousRaimon]

Sun nong dan forever

[@discman15]

0:14 bubbling hot hydrogen

[@CountryBoy109945]

Malliard reaction, oh no his coworkers have become self-aware

[@gioarcega8172]

The real platonic idea of a duo.

[@huzayfabham240]

so ethereally profound

[@ringo2710]

dynamic duo!

[@wreagfe]

This video is really profound.

[@dh7222]

I fking love Nick

[@user-vk7gs9id3v]

I think he is not korean 100$(dollars)? Seriously? In Korea, usually galbijjim is 10$ +-3$(somewhere 20~30$) It was same to any time

[@deuxforever13]

hey Matt, you should take Nick for some good old gamja tang. I know he's more of a beef guy but I'm very curious as to what he would think of that.

[@RoadrunnerMT1995]

You're the man Nick!

[@SymoneD16]

YOU SHOULDA GOT THE CHEEEEEEEEESE!!!!!

[@Tony-zh8sy]

Nick is lowkey hiding a bottle of milk under the table

[@tosht2515]

Not enough meat for Nick. 😂 Hope he visited some steakhouses while in LA. Could have walked over to Taylor's. Not the best in LA but in the neighborhood.

[@fiatvoluntastua9183]

LMAO......Love it. Embrace the Meme Nick. Abandon the pretentiousness.

[@GCOSBenbow]

The crossover, holy shit

[@QianBing]

Profound