If you love trying new foods and international cuisine, then the delectable menu items at New Shilawon Korean Restaurant will be perfect for you. This restaurant strives to provide the best Korean meals in Honolulu, which is why they now have an option for diners to create a new dish by ordering lettuce along with their yakiniku, a type of Korean BBQ.

What Is Yakiniku?

The base meat, yakiniku, is often called Korean BBQ and is the favorite of many. It was created just before WWII by Korean immigrants to Japan who used cuts of meat that others typically threw away to create this dish. The meats used in it today often include pork, steak, fish, and seafood.

What Is Ssam?

When yakiniku is wrapped in lettuce leaves, it creates a scrumptious delicacy called Ssam. It traditionally includes meat, rice, and condiments in a boldly seasoned, bite-sized little package that will delight your palate. When wrapping the lettuce around the ingredients, Ssam should never be too fat to be eaten in one bite, as this will cause everything to spill and is considered rude.

Ssam harkens back to the Goryeo era thousands of years ago, where it was first eaten by maids and ladies of the court in the Yuan dynasty. Today it’s a growing favorite around the world, and food lovers can order it at Korean restaurants in many metropolitan cities.

To sample the tastiest Ssam in Honolulu, visit the New Shilawon Korean Restaurant and ask for lettuce leaves with your yakiniku. The zesty flavors won’t disappoint you, and even though each Ssam is only a bite, you’ll quickly fill up on this succulent meal. The restaurant has served great food to locals and visitors to the island since 1994. To learn more, visit their website or call them at (808) 944-8700. They also have great reviews and photos on Facebook, Yelp, and Instagram.