We grew restless for what may or may not exist on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge.
But, regardless of where we stand on “The Town,” there’s no denying the notion that East Bay is in the midst of it’s second boom. And it’s Korean Cuisine is doing just that—exploding. In recent years, the of Korean restaurants popping-up along Telegraph in Oakland has been well-known by many. A walk along the residential areas inundating Telegraph, and you’ll see just why: it’s home to an ever-growing, blossoming community of Korean immigrants.
Curator of all things Seoul-style comfort food, chef and restaurants, So Choi, decided to take advantage of the cultural trend, choosing to open Tin & Pigs in Oakland.
“I wanted to be close to UC Berkeley, too,” chef and owner of Tin & Pig, Jae Choi, told the SFChronicle, eyeing his stylish round glasses from behind the countertop. “For the homesick Korean students who want to go out on the weekends.”
“Some restaurants like this serve food that tastes microwaved,” Choi’s Berkeley-going daughter, So Choi, added. “That makes me sad. When I eat Korean food, that’s not the experience I want to have. I want homemade. I want soul.”
Simmer, girl: if Tin & Pig’s line is snaking around 3702 Telegraph Ave., you can always go get a taste of home from one of these other East Bay Korean gems:
Dan Sung Sa // 2775 Telegraph Ave.
, at 28th Street, (Oakland), foursquare.
comAzit // 4390 Telegraph Ave.
, at 44th Street, (Oakland), azit.
eat24hour.
comOB Town // 6101 Telegraph Ave.
on 61st Street, (Oakland), obtown.
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