Foodies of Seoul, buckle up! We are taking you to a flavorful trip highlighting the city’s popular Korean barbecue spots infamous for their seemingly endless queues. Better take notes, the chase is about to begin!
Geum Dwaeji Sikdang (금돼지식당)
First on the list is Geum Dwaeji Sikdang, a name sung by celebrities and globally renowned K-pop stars BTS. This swanky three-storied hub marinated in fame, serves premium Korean pork. Interestingly, it takes pride using clean charcoal, devoid of hydrogen sulfide during cooking. From its top offering, ‘Bon Samgyeop’ gloriously blends pork skin, fat, and lean meat to create a luscious harmony of flavors. You cannot miss the beautifully thick ‘Snowy Neck slice’ too. Its juicy texture offers delightful mouthfuls, especially when savored with their keenly cut onion-soy sauce.
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- address : 149 Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul City
- phone : 010-4484-8750
- operating time : 12:00 – 01:00
- break time : Sat-Sun: 15:00 – 16:00
- holidays : No information
Little Neck (리틀넥)
Get set, brunch lovers! Little Neck, a brunch hotspot nestled in the Hannam-dong neighborhood, is sure to win your hearts. Plan your visit strategically for this one as the waiting time can drag to an hour, given their exceptional offerings. The Salmon Poke and House Steak anchor the popularity of this joint. The Salmon Poke, garnished with cubed raw salmon, fish roe, and an assortment of fresh veggies, is served on brown rice. The highlight is the harmony between the sriracha mayo-doused salmon and fresh veggies. For meat enthusiasts, the House Steak with a basil sauce on top of mashed potatoes will do wonders.
- address : 17 Dosan-daero 51-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul City
- phone : 02-792-1476
- operating time : 10:30 – 21:00
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
Mongtan (몽탄)
Next in the lineup is Mongtan, touted as the end game of waiting time. Its signature dish is lump charcoal-smoked ‘Woosdae Rib’. For the uninitiated, ‘Woosdae Rib’ is the use of the finest part of short-ribs. Enjoy the well-cooked rib textures with their special soy sauce, mixed with seasoned watercress and Korean radish. Their post-barbecue treat is a must-try too. The Fried Rice, cooked with rib meat and onion kimchi, offers a pleasant sweet and spicy kick to your buds. You might feel the oiliness, but worry not, their seasoned herring roe and radish dish will help you balance the flavors.
- address : 50 Baekbeom-ro99-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul City
- phone : 02-794-8592
- operating time : Mon-Fri: 17:00 – 23:00 | Sat-Sun: 16:00 – 23:00
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
Well, that’s a wrap for our little food journey today! Don’t forget to join us on the next quest as we hunt down more hidden gems of Seoul. Trust me; your foodie heart wouldn’t want to miss it! So, if you haven’t already, hit that subscribe button right away!
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