Hashigo – Costa Mesa, CA | OC Food List

Hashigo Korean Kitchen – Costa Mesa, CA. Hashigo is located in an unassuming strip mall home to a few other good eateries, including the likes of Anjin (Japanese BBQ) and Oki Doki Cafe (Mixed Asian) among others. Hashigo is a great place to grab a drink and meal with friends or catch the game after work with its 4 flat screens. They also have many happy hour specials as well as specials when the Lakers play. Hashigo would be best described as Korean Fusion restaurant and they carry a lot of Korean comfort dishes. They also have some amazing Korean fusion dishes that are not only creative but also delicious. Two of the best examples of this are the Curry Stewy Cheese fries and Korrito. The Curry Stewy Cheese Fries are a mix of Korean curry, melted cheese, onions, scallions and french fries. I am not the hugest curry fan but this dish actually works and is comparable to a great chili cheese fries dish. The Korrito is pure amazingness, it takes Korean Fusion to the next level. Everyone not living under a rock has witnessed the spur of Korean fusion food particularly started by Roy Choi’s Kogi trucks and continued by the multitude of restaurants, gastropubs, cafes and food trucks offering Korean fusion dishes usually Korean and Mexican (Latin American) fused so ingeniously in Korean tacos, burritos, quesadillas, etc. The Korrito is taken to a new level, not only is it a burrito mixed with your choice of Korean marinated meat such as Kalbi (marinated beef short rib) or Bulgogi (Grilled Marinated Beef), kimchi fried rice, cheese and cilantro but they serve it bathed in a steaming broth of hot Soon Doo Boo/Sundubu (hot tofu soup). Burritos, Kalbi and Soon Doo Boo are 3 of my favorite dishes so its a win win win! Did I mention that every meal also comes with complimentary with Banchan (small appetizers) which includes kimchi, sweet potato and pickled radishes. They also carry Short Rib Tacos, Korean style Buffalo Wings, Bootcamp Ramen, Spicy Kimchi Fried Rice, Udon, Soba Noodles, Bi Bim Bap, Squid Legs, Garlic Edamame, a variety of Sushi Rolls and multiple Dinner Combos. When a creative new dish tastes delicious that’s when things get exciting. Cheers to the Korrito. Love, peace and Korrito grease!