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SOTBAP 솥밥
Korean pot rice, known as “솥밥” in Korean, is a traditional dish where rice is cooked in a heavy stone or metal pot called a “솥” (Sot). Unlike the standard rice cooking method in a modern rice cooker, 솥밥 is prepared by soaking short-grain rice in water and then placing it in the pot with an appropriate amount of water. The pot is then covered, and the rice is cooked directly or on a stove.
Nurungji 누룽지
The key to the dish’s distinct taste and texture is the pot, which distributes heat evenly and retains it for a long time, allowing the rice to cook perfectly. As the rice cooks, a delicious crust, known as “누룽지” (Nurungji), forms at the bottom of the pot, adding a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor. This crust is highly prized and often served with water or tea or re-cooked into other dishes.
Eel Sotbap – 28
장어 솥밥
charred eel, steam daikon radish, Asian chive, pickled ginger.
Uni & Ikura Sotbap – 34
성게&연어알 솥밥
selected uni from Japan, seaweed puree, cured Ikura, fried quinoa.
Cod Sotbap – 22
대구조림 솥밥
sautéed miso cod, fried quinoa, scalion, served with Sotbap sauce.
Pollock Roe Sotbap – 20
명란 토마토 솥밥
sautéed pollock roe, tobiko, grilled tomato, Asian chive.
Soft Shell Crab Sotbap – 24
게 튀김 솥밥
crispy fried crab, steamed daikon radish, scallion, sweet chilly mayo.
Oyster Sotbap – 24
굴 솥밥
steamed daikon radish, Asian chive, egg yolk. served with Sotbap sauce.
Steak Sotbap – 24
갈비 솥밥
grilled short rib, sautéed mushroom. scallion, cured egg yolk.
Spicy Pork Sotbop – 22
제육 솥밥
pork belly with gochujang sauce, sautéed onion, scallion, chili oil.
Eggplant Sotbop – 18
가지 솥밥
sautéed eggplant, steamed daikon radish, Asian chive, pickled red cabbage.
Wagyu Sotbap – 48
와규 솥밥
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu, cure egg yolk, micro green
Add protein for Any Sotbap
-Teriyaki Eel $12
-Fried Softshell Crab $12
-Steak $14
-Spicy Pork $12
-Spicy Eggplant $10
FRESH RAW SELECTION
Oyster (Island Creek)
Plum & Gochujang Mignonette
Oyster (Kumamoto)
Plum & Gochujang Mignonette
HORTUS Royal Platter
Chilled lobster tail, hamachi crudo, shrimp cocktail Large serves with one dozen oysters
SIDES
Nokdu Stick – 9
Mung beans, kimchi, house soy sauce
Shishito Pepper – 9
House-made lemon soy, crispy garlic chips
Brussel Sprouts – 10
Sweet potatoes, bacon, spicy fish sauces
DESSERT
Mango Bread Pudding – 12
Dried mango, golden raisins, mango yogurt
Matcha Tiramisu – 10
Served with vanilla ice cream
Yuzu Panna Cotta – 10
Raspberry, butter crumble
LUNCH BEVERAGE
Coffee & Tea – 5
(Rooibos, Assam Black, Mango Peach Green, and Green) – Iced Add 1
Hortus High Ball – 6
(Oolong high, 5th ave, Yuzu, Grapefruit, Korean Connection)