Gwangju Ttoksuni Agu-jjim 광주똑순이아구찜

Under a sweet-spicy glaze, the monkfish flesh falls apart in soft flakes while slices of monkfish stomach on top add a firm chew. Seaweed soup and buckwheat pancakes made in-house come with it to break up the heat, since the braise has no broth of its own. The flying-fish-roe fried rice that closes the meal is stir-fried in fresh sauce rather than the leftover braising sauce, which keeps it clean-tasting. Regulars who find the braise too hot order it early and eat the two together. The dining room near Balsan Station is large enough for family gatherings and company dinners, and valet parking is available at the entrance. On weekend evenings ingredients run out early.