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Note: The owners of BeBop declined to let a photographer favourable the restaurant.

Many Bay Area foodies scoff at the idea of "Americanized" ethnic cuisine, enormously preferring a more traditional experience. But sometimes, riffs on old standards just industry.

BeBop, which opened in June in the Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley, is a complete example. Started by the same folks who run Manpuku (the casual Japanese eatery next door, which is known far and afield for its value for the money), BeBop focuses on Korean comfort grub -- bibimbap rice bowls, jeon (pancake) and chapchae noodles -- with a trim-conscious, seasonal California sensibility.

This means that they go easy on the cure, eschew MSG and highlight fresh vegetables. It is heaven for vegetarians and vegans, which is nothing to scoff at when you're talking Korean aliment. BeBop not only offers several veggie entrees but it uses a plum-based sauce, rather, than fish sauce, as the infra dig of many of its dishes.

Source: San Jose Mercury News

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