Bites Nearby: Seoul Food

While many Asian cuisines such as Chinese, Thai and Indian, have wended their way into the Long Island culinary scene, Korean food is a relative newcomer and less known. Seeking to remedy that situation is Imperial Seoul.

 – The main show at Imperial Seoul is the BBQ. The tables slide open to reveal a small BBQ pit for cooking the meat.

The possibilities include boneless beef short ribs in a variety of sauces, sirloin, short rib patties, rib-eye, brisket, pork belly, chicken, lamb, duck or jumbo shrimp. The slices of meat are placed in the BBQ and to be fished out with chopsticks when ready.

The BBQ is served with several little dishes, which vary from day to day. Some dishes are sautéed onions, kimchi (spicy fermented cabbage), broccoli with crab, radishes, bok choy, clear noodles with chilies and cucumbers, and fried tofu balls.

The restaurant also features many other items that include traditional Korean fare such as bibimbap and bulgogi, plus a sushi bar.

3365 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040, 516-741-2340
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Sundays.
Prices: Lunch entrees: $7.99 to $16.99; Dinner entrees, $11.99 to $49.99 (seafood casserole).