In this version of Bi Bim Bap, steamed rice is served in a separate bowl. Then, I “dump” it in the big bowl and mix them, which results in the “mess” above. ^_^;;;

The other version of Bi Bim Bap I have had (and this is probably most people is more familiar with) is the one served in a really hot stone bowl. That is, the bowl is drizzled with sesame oil, steamed rice is served in the bowl (which continues to cook and creates a layer of toasted rice at the bottom) and then topped with vegetables and a raw egg. Again, you mix it with some chili sauce and the result is similar to the one above. Hmmmmmm…. I am getting hungry again!

Yes, unfortunately, it was sweeter than what I hoped. But, then again, it should be expected, as you have all those ingredients in a spoonful… -_-;;;

Oh, no. I usually don’t have any isses with visuals. After all, it is said people “eat” first with their eyes. As for simple, again, I am OK with that. However, it is just that the food underperformed. That’s why I want to re-visit this place, hopefully with somebody else to have a second opinion, to make sure that was not an off-day (but given it was Friday the day I visited it, it shouldn’t have).

Unfortunately, I was not able to enquire about omakase as I was in a hurry to go back to work. But, if I do the (lunch) re-visit, I will certainly ask about it.

Yeah, I have been scheduled to fly in a couple of weeks, so I will keep on posting my meals in the US (for good or bad), just like you and Foodsopher post on places outside of BC!

Re: Shawarma: Isn’t it? Hehehehe. I wish the ones here were as good as that one…
Re: Mixed grill. Probably sometimes simple/ordinarily looking is good. I mean, why complicated things? ^_^ And no, it was not overcooked. The chicken was “cooked enough” and the beef pieces were still juicy. Now, the kafta was slightly dry but still spicy.