and that's what i wanted to pay homage to in the restaurant. so if "observer" didn't understand it, i understand it's way above their comprehension level. >> oh! >> but i get it, it's all right. i understand that. >> i'll put the same question to you, roy. you were born in korea but you grew up in l.a. you sort of broke out with, for lack of a better word, korean tacos. does authentic have any meaning? and should it? do you feel any obligation? of all of the cuisines, of all the cuisines that came to america from somewhere else, korean food stayed true to the original model and didn't change so stubbornly over the years. do you feel any responsibility to honor that stubborn tradition of purity and, quote/unquote, authenticity? >> no, man. >> okay. >> i only have a responsibility to my city and that's los angeles, california. you know? i'm korean by blood, but i was raised in america and i don't fit into either. you know?