Korean Taco Truck? This I Gotta Try.

Whereas my late night hunger has resulted in only mouthfuls of peanut butter and Popsicle sticks on the floor near the refrigerator, and my awesome cookbook, entrepreneurs Mark and Caroline Manguera's has landed them one of the most intriguing mobile food experiences in Los Angeles.

Just a Taco Truck?
Kogi BBQ fuses "the taste of Korean BBQ and the portability of tacos and burritos together" (what's not to like?). Don't underestimate the quality of the food. Chef Roy Choi graduated top of his class at the Culinary Institute of America and started out cooking at Le Bernardin in New York and was the only American to ever work in Iron Chef Michiba’s kitchen. He has also worked as chef de cuisine at the Beverly Hilton, executive chef at Trader Vic’s, and opened Rock Sugar Pan Asian Kitchen in Century City.

YELP reviews

Schedule of locations, mostly around UCLA and Hollywood (subject to change). The owners recommend that you find them on Twitter.

Wednesdays
* 7 - 11PM@UCLA - Landfair & Ophir
* 12AM - 3AM - Ivar & Sunset

Thursdays
* 7PM - 11PM@UCLA - Landfair & Ophir
* 12AM - 3AM - Ivar & Sunset

Fridays
* 11PM - 3AM - Ivar & Sunset

Saturdays
* 10PM - 12AM - Hollywood & Highland
* 12AM - 2AM - various Hollywood night clubs
* 2AM - 3AM - 7th & Western - Sizzler parking lot

Sundays
* 10:30AM - 2:30AM - Avenue 18 & Broadway

They also cater!

Tags: asian, bbq, food, kogi, koren, restaurant, taco, truck

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Comment by Duc on December 4, 2008 at 6:14pm: This is truck is awesome!!!!

Comment by Charles on December 4, 2008 at 2:48pm: Brilliant. I've also seen a [po jang ma cha] truck (Korean cafe/comfort food) & a pimped out taco truck in Ktown.

Comment by alice on December 4, 2008 at 2:24pm: Check out the LAist article about how they were at UCLA last night. Crazy lines, some people waiting an hour plus. We got to try this out.

Comment by Annie on December 4, 2008 at 11:35am: aww man!! they stole my idea!! probably going to make millions off of it too=P

Comment by jenni on December 4, 2008 at 10:01am: OH EM GE. awesome

my cousin always wanted to start a mexican/korean "fusion" restaurant. wow can't wait to try this place!

Comment by Kara on December 4, 2008 at 8:35am: Sounds good to me!!!

Comment by Eugene on December 3, 2008 at 10:32pm: Pretty smart..I want to test out this truck..

Comment by alice on December 3, 2008 at 10:23pm: I dig your links! Hahahaha.....
Hey this post reminds of something....we need to get some Korean fried chicken. Let's do that next time we get together!