Chego - Los Angeles

This place is what I would make when I’m super drunk and need food after a night of partying. Full of flavors!! They’ve got everything your fat persona may be craving. Don’t worry, vegetarians, they have seasonal charred vegetables on the menu too. Located in a central plaza in Chinatown, Chego is a creation of Roy Choy. I get stuffed each time I come here. Each plate is loaded with vegetables, meat, seasonings, fried bits of heaven-sent goodness and flavor. The boldness of the flavors keeps me coming back. Great spot to take a group of hungry people or to eat on your own. Parking is limited, find it along the streets.

Our best and memorable eat in Los Angeles. I suppose our experience here was the most inspiring for us as we thought it quite represents LA well with its fusion of Korean and Mexican flavors. Absolutely enjoyed the naked burrito bowl with Korean flavors there like gochujang, all the vegies and crunchy nuts and the smoky and flavorful pork belly. The flavor exploded in our mouth as it was spicy, sour, fresh, smoky, fatty and umami at the same time. Had an interesting dessert at the end with chocolate bar with spicy flavor in it.

You know how people often ask you what your last meal would be if you were on death row? My answer is simple: Chego. The only thing that can make their Chubby Pork Belly bowl even better is adding some pork belly to the Ooey Gooey Fries on the side. It's pure happiness in a bowl.

I visited this place after going through Roy Choi's cookbook, and I would highly recommend it, especially if you enjoy Korean or Mexican cuisine—or if you're a fan of spicy flavors! Just a heads up, if you're sensitive to heat like I am, be cautious with the sauce. The portion sizes are generous (I couldn't finish mine), and while the service is a bit slow, the staff is very polite. Plus, there's no wait here compared to Howlin Ray's next door.

This place is fantastic! It's a cozy little hole-in-the-wall, but the food is absolutely delicious and portion sizes are enormous. I enjoyed the leftovers three more times—no kidding! I ordered the tofu bowl, which was spicy, so keep that in mind if you don’t like heat.