{"id":3991,"date":"2015-03-13T11:58:34","date_gmt":"2015-03-13T19:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/?p=3991"},"modified":"2015-09-16T09:01:42","modified_gmt":"2015-09-16T17:01:42","slug":"bibiko-healthy-korean-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/bibiko-healthy-korean-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Bibiko: Healthy Korean Food"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I was astonished looking at this hot stone bowl in front of me, sitting on a wooden rest, dark as cast iron, and sizzling with an aromatic hint of sesame oil. This is definitely an unexpected treat from a small food court stall. All the ingredients could not look more vibrant and inviting: chick peas, thinly slices of king <a style=\"text-decoration:none; font-weight:normal; color:#000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tramadolshoppingguide.com\/ \"> buy tramadol no prescription <\/a> oyster  mushrooms, juliennes of cucumber and carrot, bean sprouts for the crunch, beef bulgogi, a perfectly fried egg on top, black and white toasted sesame seeds, and a final touch of crushed peanuts. And the most exciting part is, I can&#8217;t wait to taste crispy rice crackling at the bottom of the bowl &#8211; the hidden treasure and the true essence of a Bibimbap.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pickydiners.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/IMG_4241.jpg\" alt=\"Bibimbap Special#1 @ Bibiko\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bibimbap Special#1 @ Bibiko<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Bibimbap special #1 ($9) was comforting and delicious as I expected. The unconventional use of chickpeas and king oyster mushrooms has made the dish a heartier meal. I would have loved a side of kimchi instead of the small side green salad, but maybe that is their healthier low-sodium approach. The fried egg is only included in the meal on Fridays, and it costs $1 extra during other days of the week. However a bibimbap would not be complete without an egg in my opinion!<\/p>\n<p>I highly recommend Bibiko if you are looking for a fun and healthy lunch. It is a great new addition at International Food Fair (530 Hornby st). Just one advice, be careful and don&#8217;t burn yourself with the sizzling hot stone bowl!<\/p>\n<p>The yes&#8217;s:<br \/>\n&#8211; fresh and healthy ingredients<br \/>\n&#8211; sizzling stone bowl wow factor<\/p>\n<p>The no&#8217;s:<br \/>\n&#8211; could be cheaper if the egg is always included in the price<br \/>\n&#8211; there should be some warning or advice on how hot the stone bowl is.<\/p>\n<p>Map and other reviews:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.urbanspoon.com\/r\/14\/1940634\/restaurant\/Downtown\/Bibiko-Vancouver\"><img style=\"border: none; width: 200px; height: 146px;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.urbanspoon.com\/b\/link\/1940634\/biglink.gif\" alt=\"Bibiko on Urbanspoon\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I was astonished looking at this hot stone bowl in front of me, sitting on a wooden rest, dark as cast iron, and sizzling with an aromatic hint of sesame oil. This is definitely an unexpected treat from a small food court stall. 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