Sea of tranquility: beef-and-mushroom porridge, garnished with the traditional crushed sesame and seaweed. Rest assured, during any hectic day, that this Korean porridge specialist admits only modest distractions. The accompaniment to my meal was a recorded cello solo.
Bonjuk
152-26 Northern Blvd. (152-26 Northern Blvd. (Murray-154th Sts.), Murray Hill, Queens
718-939-5868
www.BonjukUS.com