Kimchipapi Kitchen In Allston – Where To Celebrate “Something On A Stick Day”
Looking for a way to celebrate “Something on a Stick Day?” Let me recommend a spot I recently visited. It’s Allston’s Kimchipapi Kitchen! What’s “Something on a Stick Day?” Ok…
Looking for a way to celebrate "Something on a Stick Day?" Let me recommend a spot I recently visited. It's Allston's Kimchipapi Kitchen!
What's "Something on a Stick Day?"
Ok I'll be honest. No matter where I looked, I couldn't find when and how the day got started. People have been eating food on skewers and sticks for thousands of years, but no word on when the day was made official. It is observed annually on March 28th, and celebrates anything and everything you can eat on a stick. If you're looking to join in on the fun, grab any type of stick or skewer, and throw anything you want to eat on it. And the good news is, you don't even have to cook to participate!
What to eat on a stick today
Looking for some ideas? We got you! Throw some grapes, melon, and berries on a stick for a yummy fruit kebab. Pick any of your favorite cheeses, veggies, and meats for a charcuterie-inspired stick. Grab a box of popsicles, chop up some french toast and dip it in syrup, or cook up some shrimp and steak tips for a little surf-and-turf on a stick. The possibilities are endless.
What's on a stick at Kimchipapi Kitchen?
One of my new favorite spots is Kimchipapi Kitchen in Allston. Owner and chef Joon Son aka Kimchipapi, is following in the footsteps of his family that has been in the restaurant business for over 20 years. His mother is the former owner of the popular (but now closed) Wuchon House Restaurant in Somerville. The Korean eatery menu offers: kravings, signature bowls, fried chicken, Korean street food, and korndogs. Since we're celebrating something on a stick day, lets talk about those Kimchipapi Kitchen korndogs.
The original korndog
The potato korndog
The hot cheetos korndog
If you're in the Allston area, be sure to check out Kimchipapi Kitchen. I only tried the korndogs, but I'll definitely be back to try their fried chicken, spam mushi bowl, budae jigae, and more!
