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10 of Seoul’s Most Famous and Popular Galbi Restaurants

Mar 28, 2012

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Galbi restaurants in Korea are on nearly every block — there’s always someplace for Korean BBQ lovers. It’s hard to choose, so why not go with the crowd. Check out some of Seoul’s most famous and popular galbi restaurants according to Korean bloggers. You might have to wait on a few lines, but that just reaffirms you’re eating at some of the best galbi restaurants in Seoul!
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Mapo Sutbul Galbi (마포숯불갈비) in Nonhyun-dong (논현동)

This 24-hour galbi restaurant, located in the ever so trendy Nonhyun area (near Apgujeong), is a favorite for Korean drama or movie superstars. Tables are commonly reserved for celebrations by Korean drama or movie crews after they successfully complete their projects. Walls are plastered with pictures of Korean celebrities that have partaken in this restaurants famous galbi offerings. Come and try their specialty, 왕생갈비 (wang-seng-galbi), which goes for 30,000 won a person. They have close to 250 seats, and things can get a bit hectic in there. But with some of the best galbi in Seoul and Korean celebrities galore, who wouldn’t want to eat there?

Open: 24 hours
Phone number: 02-516-1522
Address: 서울시 강남구 논현동 62-6
(Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Nonhyeon-dong 62-6)
Closest subway station: 압구정역 (Apgujeong Station – line number 3)
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Sutbul Mapo Galbi (숯불마포갈비) near Shincheon Station (신천역)

Another restaurant that takes the Mapo Sutbul moniker, this restaurant is famous for its marinated galbi (양념갈비), both beef and pork versions. What makes this Korean galbi restaurant different is the special marinade they use. Rather than using the typical seasonings of other Korean galbi recipes, they add plums in the marinade to utilize their natural sweetness. If the 26,000 won for 1 serving of marinated beef galbi is too rich for your blood, you can still taste this famous galbi marinade recipe for the cheaper pork version (13,000 won).

Open: 4PM – 2PM
Phone number: 02-3431-9411
Address: 서울시 송파구 잠실동 188-11
(Seoul, Songpa-gu, Jamsil-dong 188-11)
Closest subway station:  신천역 (Shincheon Station – line number 2)
Click for maps:  Naver, Google
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Tip: Be careful not to go to 신촌역 (Shinchon Station), which is also on line number 2, but all the way on the other side of town.

WooSung Galbi (우성갈비) in Yaksu-dong (약수동)

This galbi restaurant is situated right in the middle of Yaksu Market (약수시장). Some might call it ghetto, but others might say it’s a very old school Korean experience (plastic chairs, no interior design, crowded, etc.). But its simplicity is also part of its success. There are only two items on the menu: pork galbi (돼지갈비) and pork rinds (껍데기). Even with the limited offerings, if you check out the Korean blogosphere, you’ll see that Korean bloggers love this place. And for 12,000 won for each serving, you can too

Open: 2PM – 2AM
Phone number: 02-2231-6722
Address: 서울시 중구 신당3동 372-40
(Seoul, Jung-gu, Shindang3-dong 372-40)
Closest subway station: 약수역 (Yaksu Station – line number 3 and 6)
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Click for pictures via Korean Blogger 1, Korean Blogger 2, Korean Blogger 3

Seochomyeonok (서초면옥) in Seocho-dong (서초동)

If you know what galbi jjim (갈비찜) is, chances are you’ve seen this again in your dreams. And you’ll most definitely want to head over to Seochomyeonok, one of the most widely regarded galbi jjim restaurants in Seoul, for this heavenly galbi variation. The heaping portions are one of the keys to take away from this galbi jjim restaurant in Seoul. People say the galbi jjim here is not too sweet with just the right amount of kick from the peppers. When you’re done top off your meal by asking the staff to fry some rice in the left over marinade (see language tip below). Smallest galbi jjim servings start at 35,000 won.

Open: 10:30AM – 10PM
Phone number: 02-522-1422
Address: 서울시 서초구 서초동 1557-7
(Seoul, Seocho-gu, Seocho-dong 1557-7)
Closest subway stations: 서초역/교대역 (Seocho Station Gyodae Station – lines number 2 and 3)
Click for maps: Wingspoon, Google
Click for pictures via Korean Blogger 1, Korean Blogger 2

Gangnammyeonok (강남면옥) in Shinsa-dong (신사동)

Gangnammyeonok is the other restaurant in this two-horse race for best galbi jjim restaurant in Seoul. With any order of galbi jjim (갈비 찜) you’ll get a bowl of galbi tang soup (갈비탕 국물) for free, a nice warm up for the main course. But galbi jjim is what you’re here for. Korean bloggers claim that the secret is the sesame oil in this galbi jjim recipe, which all amalgamates to a little-salty, little-sweet, semi-spicy, fall-off-the-bone galbi jjim other restaurants owners can only hope to make. Smallest galbi jjim servings start at 35,000 won.

Open: 9AM – 10PM
Phone number: 02-3446-5539
Address: 서울시 강남구 신사동 588-9
(Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Shinsa-dong 588-9)
Closest subway stations: 압구정역 (Apgujeong Station – line number 3)
Click for maps: Wingspoon
Click for pictures via Korean Blogger 1, Korean Blogger 2

Granny’s Bossam and Spicy Galbi Jjim (할매 보쌈과 매운갈비찜) in Yeongdeungpo (영등포)

This popular restaurant is found in Yeongdeungpo’s restaurant alley. It may be a little more difficult to find, but this spicy  galbijjim variant (매운갈비찜) is well worth the trip. It has all the sweet taste of galbi but with a bit of butt kicking spices. And who wouldn’t want butt kicking spices from a Korean grandmother? Ok, maybe it’s not an actual grandmother that’s cooking you the food, but it’s still another great galbi jjim restaurant in Seoul that you should try out. Prices start at 30,000 won.

Open: 3PM – 2AM
Phone number: 02-836-2353
Address: 서울시 영등포구 영등포동 3가 12-16
(Seoul, Yeongdeungpo-gu, yeongdeungpo-dong 3-ga 12-16)
Closest subway stations: 영등포역 (Yeongdeungpo Station – line number 1)
Click for maps: Naver
Click for pictures via Korean Blogger 1, Korean Blogger 2

All You Can Eat Galbi at New Seoul Restaurant (새서울식당) by Nowon Station (노원역)

Don’t categorize this with other all you can eat restaurants in Korea. The quality of the food here is well above par. Although your only choice for all you can eat is the pork galbi (돼지 갈비), you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find the quality and flavor of the goods are a mismatch for the ridiculously cheap price (9,900 won). You’ll find another price mismatch with the more costly (and better!) charcoal fires, which typical all you can eat galbi restaurants don’t offer.

Open: 2:30AM – 11PM
Phone number: 02-939-3343
Address: 서울시 노원구 상계동 726-1 2층
(Seoul, Nowon-gu, Sanggye-dong 726-1, 2nd floor)
Closest subway stations: 노원역 (Nowon Station – line numbers 4 and 7)
Click for maps: Naver
Click for pictures via Korean Blogger 1, Korean Blogger 2, Korean Blogger 3

Tip: Might be kind of hard to find. This blogger says get out of exit 5, take two immediate lefts, and the building will be on your right.

High-end Galbi at Byeokje Galbi (벽제갈비) in Seoraemaul (서래마을)

If you’re a fan of fine dining or got a special occasion coming up, head over to Byeokje Galbi. This highly recommended, fine dining galbi restaurant in Seoul has some of the best galbi in town, literally. They only use high-end Korean beef (aka hanwoo) for all their dishes. Galbi BBQ dishes start at 30,000 won for bulgogi (불고기) and go upwards of 75,000 won for Beef Galbi (생갈비). Not getting paid enough to roll with the big boys? Regular joes can come eat other galbi-based dishes (i.e. galbi tang, gom tang, naengmyun, etc.) at prices starting from 9,000 won.

Open: 11:00AM – 10PM
Phone number: 02-415-5522
Address: 서울시 송파구 방이동 205-8
(Seoul, Songpa-gu, Bangi-dong 205-8)
Closest subway stations: 방이역 (Bangi Station – line number 5)
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Click for pictures via Korean Blogger 1, Korean Blogger 2

Pork Rib Galbi Specialists at Buam Galbi (부암갈비) in Incheon (인천)

The lone Seoul suburb galbi restaurant to make our list is Buam Galbi, masters of pork rib galbi. They boast an impressive 30 year history of making their galbi taste like boom boom in your mouth. The interior is the standard metal round tables with fire pits, so it’s not the most impressive place to go out on a date in Korea. But at the reasonable price of 14,000 won per serving, it’s a great place to drink some soju with your drinking buddies.

Open: 12PM to 12AM (closed on Tuesdays)
Phone number: 032-425-5538
Address: 이천시 남동구 간석2동130-12
(Incheon-shi, Namdong-gu, Ganseok2-dong 130-12)
Closest subway stations: 간석오거리역 (Ganseok Ogeori Station – Incheon subway line number 1)
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Tip: Line number 1 and Incheon subway line number 1 are two different lines.

Old School Seoul Bulgogi (옛맛서울불고기) in Mapo (마포)

Although this Seoul Bulgogi restaurant is known for its bulgogi, it’s famous for another galbi variation. This restaurant is popular because it’s known to serve some of the best galbi tang in Seoul. Their breakfast menu is fixed to two to three beef-based items, which changes daily. But don’t think you can just walk in and get a quick Korean-style breakfast here. They have a set amount of dishes that they’ll prepare for the day, so you’ll have to call in to reserve your dish.  Get their galbi tang and stay on the lookout for the owner, one of the coolest looking guys to ever grace a cutting board.

Open: 12PM to 2AM
Phone number: 070-4090-9371
Address: 서울시 마포구 상수동 115
(Seoul, Mapo-gu, Sangsu-dong 115)
Closest subway stations: 상수역/광흥창역 (Sangsu Station/Gwangheungchang Station – line number 6)]
Click for maps: Wingspoon
Click for pictures via Korean Blogger 1, Korean Blogger 2 (Cheongjeong-dong Branch), Korean Blogger 3 (Suwon Branch)
Branches: Cheongjeong-dong (Naver map), Suwon (run by the owner’s buddy | Naver Map)

Seoul’s 5 best Korean barbecue restaurants

These five gogi-jip -- “meat houses” -- make the best start (or end) to a night out in Seoul

By Jaysen Park 27 September, 2011

 

Daily "1++" quality hanwoo brought in from Gwangju at Parkdaegamne. Stop drooling and start grilling.

In Seoul, it can be a daunting task to choose from the staggering number of gogi-jip (literally, "meat houses"), or Korean barbecue restaurants, that sit on almost every corner.

Undeniably a quintessential part of the Korean dining experience, Koreans will take any excuse to head to a barbecue restaurant.

Foodies search for the freshest quality beef --preferably hanwoo (Korean beef)--and are equally critical in terms of the "siksa" (the "meal" following the barbecue, usually comprised of noodles, stew or fried rice). 

Whether it’s a casual after-work dinner with colleagues, an unusual blind date or after-clubbing munchies at 3 a.m., these five best barbecue restaurants in Seoul are where those with sophisticated palates go to grill some quality beef, Korean-style. 

1. Daedo Sikdang (대도식당) 

For anyone who hates decision-making. Daedo Sikdang only has three items on the menu.

This is the stern "stick-to-the-basics" granddaddy of barbecue beef houses in Seoul; the menu features only three items, sirloin beef (₩38,500 for 250 grams), fried rice(₩3,000), and porridge (₩3,000). Despite the spartan no-frills interiors, you'd be hard pressed to find a seat in the flagship locations in Wangship-ri and the Samsung-dong on any given night. 

You do get the choice of ordering your meat with or without the chewy tendons; and a seemingly innocuous off-menu item, a little bowl of cold kimchi soup as an accompaniment, is nothing short of the apex of Korean culinary achievement. 

Success has spawned a franchise, with a Daedo Sikdang seemingly in every district, but few seem to get it quite like the original.

Seungdong-gu Hongik-dong 431 (Wangshipri flagship); 

+82 2 2292 9772; 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; www.대도식당.kr

2. Saebyukjib (새벽집)

Only a select few beef houses that are supremely confident about the freshness of their supply serve up this true carnivore's delight -- sashimi-style slices of raw beef, to be eaten with doses of hot pepper paste.

True to its name -- "House of Dawn" -- this is one of the perennial favorite after-hours eateries south of the river. 

It boasts some of the best quality meat in the city, with the high prices to prove it. Featuring a stellar selection of stews and rice dishes, late-night favorites include a doenjang stew to cure all hangovers, while the yook-hwe (raw beef) bibimbap (₩8,000) is arguably the best bibimbap in Seoul. 

For the truly adventurous, try the thick yook-hwe (₩28,000 plus 10 percent service charge) -- sashimi-style thick slices of fresh raw beef.

Gangnam-gu Cheongdam-dong 129-10 (강남구 청동동 129-10), alley across from the Prima Hotel; 

+82 2 546 5739; open 24 hours all year round. 

3. Parkdaegamne (박대감네) 

Bakdaegamne's galbi-tang, the weekend hangover cure-all.

Opened in 1998, this self-proclaimed "celebrities' favorite barbecue restaurant" is located on the outskirts of the Cheongdam district. A generation of club-goers has been raised on the restaurant’s galbi-tang (beef stew), and in its heydey the restaurant employed more than 70 staff. 

Even now, in its smaller new location next to the original house, the restaurant sells more than 300 bowls of galbi-tang a day, says 54-year-old veteran server Sa Chun Hwa. 

The sizzling outside skirt (안창살) at Parkdaegamne. In terms of gogi, its main menu, fresh beef is brought in every day from the Gwangju province, and is of "1++" quality — the highest possible level of quality for beef. 

According to owner Kim Heemija, the menu is listed in order of popularity, the top three choices being rib eye roll (꽃살, ₩52,000 for 150 grams), outside skirt (안창살, ₩52,000 for 150 grams) and free beef ribs (생갈비살, ₩46000 for 150 grams) respectively. 

Gangnam-gu Cheongdam-dong 124-3 (강남구 청담동 124-3), at the Cheongdam intersection;

+82 2 545 7708; Open 24 hours all year round; www.pdgn.co.kr

4. Gombawui (곰바위)

The smell will drive you wild. Best gop-chang (intestines) in Gangnam.

Gombawi's menu proclaims its specialty as beef tripe (₩27,000 for 130 grams) and gop-chang (intestines, ₩25,000 for 130 grams), but you can't go wrong with just about any of the wide selection of cuts. Ask one of the servers "what's good today?" and they're happy to give you an enthusiastic recommendation.

The restaurant has expanded to three buildings, but the main building, with the old-school grills welded from oil barrels, serves up an extra cozy ambience and a dose of nostalgia that makes this establishment an enduring favorite.

Gangnam-gu Samsung-dong 76-10 (강남구 삼성동 76-10); alley across from the COEX Intercontinental Hotel;

+82 2 511 0068; 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; www.gbw.co.kr

5. Nongoljip (농골집)

Nongoljip gives you the best bang for your buck.

Hands-down, Nongoljip is one of the best value-for-money barbecue chains. They make no grandiose claims of daily farm-fresh shipments of beef, but overall, they get everything done "just right" and at half the price, with a good selection of stews and rice dishes. 

Try the galbi (갈비살, ₩10,000 for 150 grams) or the outside skirt (안창살, ₩12,000 for 150 grams). 

The decor aspires to a log cabin theme, and is an ideal venue for small, informal reunions with big eaters. 

The restaurant's success has spawned a fully-fledged franchise, but the original Nonhyun and Chungdam locations remain the favorites. 

Gangnam-gu Nonhyun-dong 15 (강남구 논현동 15); +82 2 549 9930; www.nongolhouse.com