"After a fire destroyed much of the restaurant, Shin Jung rose from the ashes in 2021 with modern new digs and the same brand of DIY barbecue flair that’s made it a popular stop for nearly three decades. Kalbi, LA galbi and bulgogi are fixtures, but there are plenty of grilling proteins to pick from including pork belly, pork jowl, and beef tongue. Non-DYI offerings run the gamut from japchae to dolsot bibimbap. The rebuild also made room for a small outdoor patio." - Faiyaz Kara