The specialty at Kal Bi is the Korean Barbecue (beef is most popular). I haven't ordered the barbecue beef for a number of years, but I remember enjoying it more at Young Vin. However, the entire meal seemed more satisfying at Kal Bi House because of the vegetable side dishes. There was always a large variety of side dishes, and the kimchee was one of the best ones served. I also thought the turnips, cucumbers, and fish cakes were better than at any other El Paso Korean restaurant.

I do not know how the Barbecue Chicken at Young Vin compares to the one here, but I have found the one at Kal Bi to be gristly, and my definite opinion is that it is better at Han Il, farther north on Dyer Street. Kal Bi still serves a good overall meal, though, because of the vegetable side dishes.

When I have wanted to eat vegetarian meals I have tried some of the Chinese dishes such as Chow Mein. I strongly advise avoiding the Chinese food here--it has MSG that was bothering me more and more as my sensitivity increased.

The dinner menu does have some good non-meat options such as Seafood Soup (a delicious mixture of noodles, vegetables, and some, but not too much, seafood in a red slightly-spicy broth).

If you are more adventurous there is a large Korean menu with items starting about $10, and ranging to $15-$20 and higher (items are written in Korean, and the English descriptions are no help at all). The staff is very helpful, though, and will give recommendations.