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89 sure, you have to Be careful not to let it explode all over your shirt or plate, But it’s so delicious that one of my friends found herself “completely wrapped up in it.” she’s still fantasizing about them (“It was like the flavors were twerking on my tongue.”). The mac ‘n cheese balls divided opinion, though; Allison loved them, but David thought the batter’s flavor overpowered the mac ‘n cheese. Otherwise, everything else was overwhelmingly ap- proved as juicy and flavorful — my Hot Stuff Burger was superlative — with beautifully cooked patties and well-executed culinary ideas that helped Left Coast live up to its reputation. The only complaint was cost vs. portion size: A few of us were surprised our burgers weren’t bigger, and some thought them entirely over- priced (especially the drinks). However, all 12 of us said we would return again for another beefy evening out. As we left, full and happy, my friend Joel joked that he was a little closer to believing in the meaning of life. And we all agreed. MORE iNfO >> Left Coast Artisan Burgers Seoul, Yongsan-gu, Itaewon-dong 130-43 ☎ (02) 6223-5338 c Take line 6 to Itaewon Station, exit 4. When you reach street level, turn around and head down Bogwang street. Left Coast is about 100 meters down on the right-hand side, second foor.