Remember Myjingo from the seafood “festival” in Koreatown? Well, the peanut-butter-flavored squid called ojingeo is now available in front of Gaju Market on Western Avenue! Sign on the right in picture below.
Momzzang (몸짱) is the squid’s body; a serving costs $4. Darizzang (다리짱) refers to a serving of squid legs; price is $5.
Also… Myzingo has a companion product at this stall: Jujunbury, which sells 군고구마 (roasted sweet potatoes) — two pieces for $3, four pieces for $5. I’ve got to tell you they are huge pieces. There’s this sign by uncooked samples that says 만지지 마세요 (Don’t touch) because people have been fondling the tubers, amazed at how ginormous they are.
You can also see part of the sign on the left that states County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services Permit #132053. The stuff is all cooked at high heat, so there’s little risk of food poisoning.
The guy in the picture got sort of ticked off at me. He thought I was going to order, but I said I was just going to take pictures with my iPhone.
I’m giving him free publicity now. For roasted sweet potatoes and pb-flavored squid, head on over to 가주마켓 (California Market aka Gaju) at 450 S Western Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90020. Map here.
