Classy and trendy takes a hold of Korean-styled barbecue and offers up a carnivorous delight. Woo Lae Oak, located on Mercer Street, stays true to the Soho feel with a cool, sleek decor, oversized glass windows for chic people-watching, and flickering candlelight for an intimate ambiance. On a more important note... the food. Woo Lae Oak takes traditional Korean dishes, combines them with artistry and garnishes from all over the world, and produces a modern wave of old-school Korean. As such, some of the most popular dishes are those that are the most versatile. Try the spinach crepes stuffed with Dungeness crab, perfectly ground rabbit nuggets wrapped in Bacon, and shrimp dumpling soup with scallion & glass noodles in seasoned beef broth. Don't miss out on the BBQ dishes. You pick the meat or fish and cook it on a barbeque set right in the middle of the table. And don't worry, all the dishes are already marinated. If you're daring, try the ostrich. It is totally worth it, but you'll probably stink afterwards, so let this be a warning: no necking with random guys that you'll want to see more than once ;)
