I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical about the whole Korean tacos craze that hit LA and now NYC. One freezing day in December, my co-workers convinced me to try the Korilla BBQ truck since it was parked just a block away from our office. Let me remind you that I now work in the very bottom of Manhattan where good food is hard to find. I decided I should give this food truck a chance since what other options do I really have down here?
Mmm, they were so tasty!
My biggest problem with Korilla is how incredibly slow the line moves. We were probably about 10th in line at 12pm and we waited a good 15-20 minutes before it was our turn to order. Also, down where I work, the wind is really strong so that just makes it that much more painful. I ordered three bulgogi tacos for a reasonable $7. I wondered if the tacos would be filling for a piggy like myself. When I got back to my office and checked out my lunch, I was pleased to find three decently sized tacos with a good portion of bulgogi in each. I really liked the taco filling (includes kimchi), but the tortillas were all wet and broken even though each taco had two tortillas. I think it’s because the filling is too wet? It’s okay because I ended up eating just the inside in order to save some calories.
Another problem I had with Korilla is that they allowed customers to vote where they should be the next day. For awhile, I felt they were always up by Columbia or in Midtown. Now, they have resolved this issue and have somewhat of a weekly schedule posted on their website. Also, they tweet their location every morning. I went back to Korilla more recently and tried their bulgolgi burrito. I would have to say that it was better than the tacos because it didn’t fall apart as I ate it. Also, the portion was very generous and more than enough for a regular person’s appetite. For those who aren’t beef fans, they also offer chicken, pork and tofu options for all their tacos, burritos and rice bowls on their menu. I was also surprised how good my burrito tasted with the cheese. I thought it would be strange to have bulgogi with cheese, but it went very well together. For those who are interested in trying something new in the Financial District and are tired of the typical delis, you should definitely give Korilla BBQ a try. For those who are placing more than three orders, Korilla is now taking pre-orders. You can call them with your orders and then pick it up at the truck. I’m not sure if you get to bypass the entire line though.
Korilla BBQ (truck)
347.244.5515
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