Friday, September 3, 2010

Peter Chinn’s Korean BBQ Taco

Posted by Wes / 2 comments » / korean, tacos

Considering the Foodies’ recent preoccupation with all things tacos, it is no surprise that I rushed to try the Korean offerings of Peter Chinn soon after hearing about the restaurant opening.  In the short time they have been open, they have already gained some great press and a Scene review.

Since they obviously have set up shop in an abandoned fast food restaurant, there are two car accessible drive through windows which apparently double as a walk-up ordering spot as well.  When I walked up, I expected to be told to return to my car so that I would not be run over by eager taco lovers.  Instead, I was greeted by some friendly staff who patiently took my order and answered questions.

Many copies of the short menu is posted multiple times with some curious (is there cheese on that kimchi quesadilla?) Chef specials which I will try on future visits.  Their simple website has the same menu posted, with teeny tiny pictures.  Having four varieties of tacos available, a taco sampler was in order.  I tried a Kogi (beef), a spicy pork, and a fish.  Fortunately for me, three was the perfect number as these tacos are served on two fresh corn tortillas and filled to the brim with meat, and korean slaw – shredded greens and red onions that in a sweet dressing.  The fish and breading were quite nice but the tacos was drenched tartar sauce.  It’s not that I hated the sauce, just would have preferred less of it.

In the picture, you can see a spicy sauce that I believe was intended to accompany the beef taco. The spicy pork, which was actually rather mild, was the clear winner in my book with tender meat and a sweet sauce that even shined through the load of toppings.  This  meal was a great value and I imagine I will be venturing to Bordeaux often to satiate my taco cravings.

Peter Chinn’s Korean BBQ Taco
2712 Clarksville Pk
Nashville, TN 37208
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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2 Responses to “Peter Chinn’s Korean BBQ Taco”

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    ramekin — September 9, 2010 @ 1:32 pm

    Sooo, what did you do with that “spicy sauce”? Don’t tell me you discarded it. The next time I go, I intend to ask for *3* so I can put one on each taco I order.

    We got people who go to Prince’s and scoff at you if you do not order the hot. We have a hot chicken festival that attracts thousands. And yourself and Carrington Fox balk at a little plastic tub of spicy goo?? Say it ain’t so…

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    Wes — September 14, 2010 @ 9:30 pm

    I have to say I am an avid fan of both sauces-on-the-side and spicy foods. I dipped both the pork and beef tacos in for a bite but didn’t slather the sauce all over. To defend the tacos themselves, they don’t really need any more sauce. The meats are flavorful and the toppings are moist, flavorful, and provide a good mix of textures.

    We have posted on hot chicken and its corresponding festival. Adam, one of our other writers, likes to tell a story about a busy Prince’s during lunch hour in which a newbie ordered hot. Many in line laughed and chided him for his ignorance of its temperature. Therefore, I disagree with your comment about ordering *hot* at Princes.

    I don’t emphasize the spiciness because it is a very divisive subject among my friends, but I do enjoy a spicy foods.

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