Corner Place Sold

The Cerritos location of Korean BBQ joint The Corner Place, known for its dongchimi guksu (cold noodle soup in radish water), has been sold to a new owner. I don't have specifics as to the new management, but I did talk briefly with the new owner who was polling me on various aspects of my lunch. It does seem like she cares a great deal to bring over the goodwill of business and make the transition as seamless as possible.

I'm holding off on any particular details, as the transition period will take place over the next month while she is learning the ropes of running this location. I usually eat there about once a week, so I'll be able to report on any quality changes in food or service.

Of course, the overriding question on my mind, which I'll ask next time I see her, is: does she have a solid supply line of the dongchimi? I've read on one one other site that the owners do not have the recipe. Rather, it is made by a reclusive lady who sells the pre-made soup to The Corner Place so that even the owners do not know what the recipe is.

Of course, The Corner Place is also famous for not allowing you to take the soup home with you, lest some reverse engineering take place. Like figuring out the correct ratio of 7-Up to water radish pickling liquid...

Stay Tuned!