Kimchi Pastrami Melt

October 6th, 2009




The heart of this special is caramelizing the pastrami and kimchi together to develop a deep flavor and then press it on the grill with some cheese. We then top it with 1st picked persimmons and arugula and a small dash of sesame mayo for this tasty melt.





To cleanse the palate we also pair this sandwich with our traditional Korean spicy pickle.

19 Responses

  • Kathy
    October 7th, 2009

    …this is absolutely amazing…hope it’s around for awhile!

  • George
    October 7th, 2009

    Sounds Delicious. Hope you guys make a trip near Norwalk soon. Maybe even Bell or Maywood. That would be awesome.

  • Dana
    October 7th, 2009

    100% drool-worthy. SO. GOOD.

  • Deedub
    October 7th, 2009

    Oh, that looks AMAZING! Hope you can come back to Santa Fe Springs (Valley View & Stage) soon.

  • jss1
    October 7th, 2009

    This looks amazing! Somehow I have a feeling, just by looking at it that it will develop a cult following just as the Pinapple Chicken Torta did! Persimmons…nice! Well I will be off to Alfie to try it out tonight…I’ll give ya a review afterwards!

  • Jim
    October 7th, 2009

    Just finished this. 5 stars

  • Jules
    October 8th, 2009

    I just got my braces today…but screw it…I have to chomp down on that deliciousness. I’m so there in Torrance on Friday :-D

  • jss1
    October 8th, 2009

    This sammie was everything it looks to be and more! A classic deli pastrami with a little Kogi twist. I like how you didn’t try to reinvent the wheel and just put a fresh touch on an american favorite. Kimchi was a perfect addition to the Pastrami and not overpowering. the persimmons and arugula were fresh and tasty….this one could defintly give the The Hat or Johnnies a run for their money!

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  • Nick
    October 8th, 2009

    Please bring a whole bunch of this tonight at Chatsworth. I’m bringing alot of friends over. Cuban pressed pork would be awesome too.

  • 장재용
    October 9th, 2009

    창업비용은// 한국서 가능한지.

  • SacOutdoorCookingExaminer
    October 9th, 2009

    This is an awesome recipe. Thanks for publishing it! I did a feature today on you in the Examiner

  • Phillip
    October 9th, 2009

    장재용 님

    질의사항은 intL@kogibbq.com 으로 해주십시요.
    감사합니다.

  • Lisa
    October 9th, 2009

    My mouth is watering. No joke.

  • naeiri
    October 9th, 2009

    i saw this sammich. i drooled. i hoped against hope you’d be in the la crescenta area today so i can taste this scrumptious concoction. i checked the schedule. my heart broke. the end.

  • Neisius
    October 11th, 2009

    I had it on Friday and it was sooo good. Best Pastrami ever.
    My one recommendation would be to use a crustier bread. Something to stand up to the very juicy pastrami. My sandwich was a bit waterlogged.

  • jason
    October 11th, 2009

    hope u keep this forever because i will not be able to try it for a month

  • Sarkis Mahroukian (prim Jewelers)
    October 14th, 2009

    The Naranja truck is awesome!!!! Can’t wait to eat from it again tonite at prim Jewelers in Orange. Thanks uncle Roy keep up the good food!!!

  • [...] Roy also runs occasional specials like the Kimchi Pastrami Melt, which I did try.  Note: my shitty cell phone did manage to get a clear picture (below).  Kimchi [...]

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