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71 The po’boy’s pork was tender and exquisitely cooked. There were two cheeses on top — cheddar and a white cheese we were un- sure of — and in a beautiful twist, there was avocado under the pork, along with very robust tomatoes. There was no remoulade sauce to be found, but it did have a tasty vinaigrette. The chicken gumbo had chicken, sausage, shrimp, rice, onion, okra and a few other vegetables. But the primary ingredient in the gumbo was black pepper, and tons of it. Flavors were nicely traded, and the meat was tender, moist and spicy. The gumbo had obvi- ously been simmering for a long time, as it should have. If you get french fries — with your po’boy or otherwise — skip the ketchup and dip them in the gumbo. Fries in the gumbo might be for Philis- tines, but are still delicious. Go ahead and soak the bread too, for a few minutes at least, or longer if you have the patience. The oysters Rockefeller with lemon squeezed on top had a fresh, clean taste, even if getting at least one of the oysters off the shell was a bit of a battle. The butter in the breading was perfect, and it didn’t crumble with the oysters underneath. But in naming a weak point, the biscuits we ordered at the end were disappointingly dry, and the accompanying strawberry butter/ honey mix was too sweet and not terribly appetizing. It’s pub-style seating, with high tables and stools in the front and a raised dining area in the back. There is an open kitchen. And for a Tuesday night, it was packed, with a clientele who appeared to be exclusively Korean. The description of the food is all in Korean, and waitstaff spoke some English, but not much. Overall, it’s a great dining experience for those who love fresh, spicy food in general, and Cajun food especially. But get beer in- stead of the cocktails, and skip the biscuits. Entrée prices run from 12,000 won for the po’boy plates to 25,000 won for a full plate of pork ribs. There are 9,900 won lunch specials available from noon until 3 p.m. GeTTinG THere Pier 17 Cajun restaurant Address: Seoul, Sinsa-dong 532-4 2F Walk out of exit 8 at Sinsa Station, turn left into Saerosu- gil and walk about 10 minutes. It’s on the right, before the Starbucks, on the second floor.