Kogi Food Truck x Sam Woo BBQ Collaboration — Review by RainaisCrazy
Los Angeles, United States — Asian Fusion, Barbecue
The reviewer waited 2 hours to try a special collaboration between Kogi Food Truck and Sam Woo BBQ on its final day. The peking duck cassadilla and tacos were impressive, featuring high-quality barbecue duck with excellent sauces, though the reviewer felt the tacos leaned too sweet and wished they were spicier.
What was great: Peking duck cassadilla, peking duck tacos, amazing sauces, excellent barbecue duck quality, crispy duck skin
What could improve: Tacos were a little too sweet, not spicy enough
The Dishes
The collaboration featured two standout items: a peking duck cassadilla and peking duck tacos. The cassadilla came with exceptional sauces that impressed the reviewer immediately. The tacos showcased Sam Woo's famous peking duck, accompanied by Del Taco sauce packets that added extra spice. The duck skin was particularly praised for its quality and crispiness. The reviewer noted that while peking duck traditionally comes with a sweet sauce, the overall flavor profile leaned heavily toward sweetness, prompting them to add additional spicy sauce packets to achieve their preferred flavor balance.
The Experience
There was a massive 2-hour line to access this special collaboration on what was its final day of operation. Despite the long wait, the reviewer expressed that the experience was worthwhile. The energy surrounding the food truck was clearly high due to the exclusivity and limited-time nature of this partnership.
Value & Pricing
No specific pricing information was mentioned in the transcript, but the reviewer's willingness to wait 2 hours suggests they found the value compelling enough to justify the time investment.
Notable Moments
If you grew up in the 626, you know Samuel Barbecue is OG. That's some good duck.
I am so in love with the duck skin. It's so good.
The Verdict
This was described as an amazing collaboration that delivered high-quality barbecue duck. While the reviewer would have preferred spicier tacos, they acknowledged the inherent sweetness that comes with traditional peking duck preparation. The recommendation is clear for anyone in the 626 area code (San Gabriel Valley) who appreciates quality barbecue duck and wants to experience special limited-time food truck collaborations.