58 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM beef up olhsohouse.com CRAVEABLE KIMCHI Kimchi, a signature Korean classic, has a place of honor on the OLHSO menu. “We have hundreds of different types of kimchi in Korea. Whereas here, if you talk about kimchi, they only think of one,” says Jay. OLHSO offers the familiar red kimchi with cabbage as well as a white kimchi with the spicy chili paste rinsed off. The restaurant also serves radish and romaine varieties. launched a robotic food truck where the driver is the only human on board. Orders are cooked on the go as the truck calculates the distance to the destination. When the timing is right, robot arms whisk ingredients from the fridge into woks that look like dryers on a spin cycle. They’re all programmed with Han’s original recipes and strive for that perfect touch of char. Futuristic as all this may sound, Han’s favorite part of his job is very human. As the chef considers what he loves most about what he does, he smiles and answers simply: “Drinking and talking with customers!” Then he rolls up his sleeves and returns to the kitchen. {food coloring} The grill isn’t the only thing that imparts a distinctive taste. “I’m trying to showcase different sauces to pair with each different cut and create a variety of flavors,” says Han. “I believe each cut has its own unique taste.” Fatty skirt steak, for example, pairs perfectly with a yuzuwasabi sauce that cuts through the greasiness. Beef tongue is highlighted by a green scallion sauce, while the short ribs are sweetened with plum sauce. Though Han’s food is proudly and authentically Korean, the Chinese and Japanese ingredients in his sauces lend a refreshing, contemporary appeal. “I’ve spent time working with Japanese cuisine, and that experience naturally shaped how I think about flavor,” says Han. “Korea and Japan are neighboring countries, so there’s always been some exchange between the two, but now I’m really focused on developing and expressing my own Korean style.” Not only does OLHSO keep things contemporary, it boldly strides into the future. The brand has PHOTO OF DINING ROOM COURTESY OF: KORY BOTKIN
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