Myung Ga Tofu & Barbecue – 3 stars for Korean Restaurant in Weston, Florida

We’ve been dying to try Myung Ga Tofu & Barbecue all we hear from friends is how absolutely fabulous it is.  This weekend we will see for ourselves. It is located right in town at
1944 Weston Road, Weston FL 33326, phone is 954-349-7337.

A friend brought over some Kim chee for us to try a couple of weeks ago and we loved the unique texture and spiciness of it.

I have a feeling I will love Myung Ga Tofu & Barbecue  because I love authentic international food, especially the varied seasonings.  Exotic spices are  something everyone should try..mix it up a bit..get out of your comfort zone.  In my humble opinion, it makes for a more interesting life experience.  After all, you know what they say: “Variety is the Spice of Life.”

I have recently read that the Doral location of this restaurant has closed.  I hope the Weston location stays around for a while.

We finally went last weekend.  First impression, the place was pretty busy with mostly Korean customers… a good sign when seeking  authentic cuisine.  The restaurant was nicely decorated  and the waitstaff wore traditional Korean clothing.  At first, I felt a little intimidated by the menu because I’ve never experienced Korean food before.  Our waiter wasn’t overly anxious to help us out with any kind of brief introduction to the cuisine (an introduction would have been greatly appreciated and probably would have made for a 4 star experience).  I attributed this to our waiter’s limited English which was a little difficult to understand.
My 12 year old daughter enjoyed a big bowl of dumpling soup. For appetizers, we tried a Kim-chee pancake, pumpkin soup; both were delicious.  For entrees, we enjoyed the fabulous short ribs and a squid dish (that was a little too spicy- I think we said medium..next time I will say low spice) The entrees came with many small sides: rice,  ice burg lettuce salad, seaweed salad, beansprouts, cucumber salad and potato salad.  Overall, Myung ga Tofu and Barbecue was a nice diversion from the ordinary.  3/4 stars.

One of the Best Restaurants in Florida

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of dining with friends at Edwardo de San Angel in Fort Lauderdale.  Wow!  The food, service and atmosphere was nothing short of amazing.

The restaurant is on the expensive side, but as we found, worth every penny.  Extraordinary service, spectacular cuisine, and an ambiance  that takes you on a quick jaunt to an authentic gourmet restaurante en Mexico (no small feat, considering it is located in a strip mall on East Commercial Blvd.) not far from the beach. The waitstaff is top notch(especially Rafael) and super professional (something very difficult to find in South Florida).

We started with two appetizers  a Herb oil grilled Cactus paddle bocadillo filled with an achiote marinated  pork medalion accented with guajillo chile sauce  and a Roasted Poblano pepper stuffed with Fresh  Florida Bluecrab pickled jalapeno peppers, green olives, tomatoes and sweet roasted onions.  The appetizers alone would have been a satisfying meal.  We teamed that with our Rafael’s recommended 16 yr old Don Jacobo Gran Reserva Wine- which was one of the most smooth and satisfying reds I’ve ever had the pleasure of sipping.  Definitely a special occasion type of dinner.

My entree was the Pan Seared beef tenderloin filet mignon stuffed with stewed roasted poblano peppers and sweet onions and goat and monterey jack cheese. Served with a sauce of smoked chipotle chiles spiked with puebla style mole.  A memorable meal..

Almost forgot to mention the Cilantro soup which was divine.  Except for overeating that night…I wouldn’t change a thing…It’s difficult to just have a little-it’s soooo good..but probably we could afford to go more often if we did.

I am not alone in my opinion, on the way out we all admired the wall of awards the restaurant has been honored with.

Reservations are recommended..it is an intimate place with a total of about 10 tables in 3 rooms.

To see the outstanding menu click here:  http://www.eduardodesanangel.com/menu.htm

Eating out in Weston

Weston offers the full gamut of culinary options. From fine Italian restaurants, Cuban cuisine, sushi and Thai(check out Stir Moon on Weston road for the best sushi and sashimi- photo right)to home-style burgers and fries and bona-fide sports bars, Weston residents needn’t leave the neighborhood to find a great meal.

Weston Town Center is always bustling

Town Center at Town Center Road between Royal Palm Boulevard (formerly Arvida Parkway) and Bonaventure Boulevard, is a retail and business center similar to Mizner Park in Boca Raton, where visitors can walk to their destination amid esplanades, fauna, and fountains, creating an upscale ambiance to match the upscale shops and restaurants. See more at Weston Town Center.