Exclusive Interview With Korilla BBQ Food Truck

(Left to Right: Edward Song, Paul Lee, Stephan Park)

Korilla BBQ is one of the most innovative Food Trucks to hit NYC in a long time fusing Korean BBQ with Gorillas. You know, it’s provocative and it’s that sh*t that get’s the people going. All jokes aside, this food truck has made quite a name for themselves, having a strong heavy following not only in their own city but worldwide.

After being dismissed for “allegedly cheating” (yeah we don’t believe you guys cheated not even for a second),  their past tweets implied that there’s more to the story: “1st Amendment Rights went on a hiatus and won’t be back till Spring. We <3 you guys and will never forget all the memories! #itaintoveryet" says one, and another reads "WE WOULD NEVER CHEAT ON YOU NEW YORK." A rep from the truck said "The only thing I can tell you is that I can't talk to you." While we wait for their non-disclosure agreement with the Food Network to expire for more information, all we can do is grab a Bulgogi Taco and read more in depth about the creative minds behind the KorillaBBQ Food Truck.

Jackfroot Exclusive Interview With Korilla BBQ

JF: Where/When was the Idea of Korilla formed?



SP: Probably somewhere in Eddie’s head during the time he was alone on Eunice’s futon while she was at work?
ES: Wow, I can see how that is possible. What’s a guy to do when he’s by himself in a nice apartment in the LES with stuff lying around? I thought I had the spark when I was on the 2 train on my way to higher education at Columbia.
PL: Give Ed some Redbull. See what happens.


JF: 
What was influential in Korilla’s menu of choice?

SP: We weren’t ever gonna sell anything but Korean bbq, but Eddies idea of putting it in “ggim” sucked, so we bit off Roy Choi.

ES: That’s bullshit. Because the seaweed idea sucked, I thought of other “vehicles” like soy paper, sandwich, flatbread, pita, and what do you know, the only thing left is a burrito/tortilla! Roy, hyung, if you’re reading this, I’ve got nothing but respect for you. I waited 2 years for you to come to NYC. It’s all good though, we holding it down the kBBQ scene out here.
PL: Mr. Roy Choi, I know using tortillas was jacked from a blog. But respects for coming up with Korean BBQ.

JF: How many people are currently on the Korilla Team? Who are they and what are their roles?



SP: Alot, we aren’t very selective, it’s like the equivalent of Stuy’s track team. You wanna join? JOKING! Team Korilla extends past the people we work with, its all those people who support us and want us to succeed to ultimately make Korean food and culture accessible to everyone.

ES: You can’t put a single face to the new face of kBBQ. It’s all our fans and supporters, our managers, grillmasters, culinary magicians, and even our competitors that play an integral part in making Korean cuisine number one.
PL: Face the face of the new face of  Korean BBQ.

JF: How did Korilla end up being on the Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race?



SP: I have no idea why we were the only New York food truck to be on the show. The Food Network probably has some type of formula. For me personally Eddie woke me up with an iPhone in my face and had me sign a stack of papers.
ES: I don’t know. They liked our burritos?
PL: The executive director is into Korean women. He wanted us to teach him Korean. We wouldn’t do it. Then….



JF: 
During the show, Tyler accused you of cheating and faking your receipts. The Food Network never gave you guys a chance to tell Korilla’s side of the story. 


What were your friends and families initial reaction when they saw that episode? 



SP: If there’s a season 3 of TGFTR bet you’re mentioned more than the winners.
ES: We made Food Network watchable on an empty stomach, now no more Food Network.
PL:  “Why Ste-ben so sad?” Then I translated to them our truck was stolen.

JF: Do you feel Korilla will expand trucks into other states?

SP: We’ll go wherever we’re wanted, other states, other countries
ES: LA seems to be in the horizon.

PL: Yes



JF: What do you absolutely must try at the Korilla Food Truck?

SP: Chosun bowl with half beef half pork with the works
ES: Ribeye of the tiger burrito with Killa Korilla Sauce and extra red leaf lettuce.
PL: Our food.

JF:
What is your favorite food truck besides Korilla?

SP:That’s like asking a kid who their favorite parent is, or a parent who their favorite kid is. We’re all family. New York food trucks stick together.

ES: Seabirds!! Bird-call! just kidding obviously.

PL: Cafe con Leche. Dale!

JF:You’re stuck on an island, and you could only bring a forever lasting supply of one food item. What is it and why?

SP: Waffles with dinges

ES: Pot tarts because it kills 2 birds with one stone.
PL: Rice



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