The thing I like most about Stephen Lee’s omelet at Jawgogi’s is that it feels both like a completed dish and a base on which to build. Lee, who was Esther’s Kitchen’s chef de cuisine for more than four years, is now experimenting with his own creations at Vegas Test Kitchen. He emphasizes that his cuisine is “American-Asian” not Asian-American.
This dish already stands on its own, but as Lee continues to build his menu, I wouldn’t be surprised to see this omelet accompanied by namul, the sautéed vegetables often served with traditional bibimbap. And between the rice and the eggs, a protein such as shrimp would be another natural addition.
Lee is onto something here, and it will be exciting to see how his menu evolves with more of his American-Asian flavors.
Jawgogi’s, Vegas Test Kitchen
1020 E. Fremont St #120
vegastestkitchen.com