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You may ask, “Is that Whoopie and Michael Jackson on the wall?” I would have to say, “Why yes it is.”
If you go out exit 4 of hongdae station and make a right at the corner you will eventually run into Hongik Sutbul Galbi. This is one of the most famous barbecue places in Hongdae. It’s famous because the owner is a butcher, so the meat is of top quality. The place is always packed with people for that reason.
Here is my friend Basil grilling.
This is one of my favorite places to go for meat because I just love the energy and the vibe of the place.
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I want to go here but my Korean menu deciphering skills are not so good. can you please tell the name of what you ordered (the meat in the picture) so that we can try it? thanks!
Wish I could have Korean barbecue right now.
@LH
Based on the photo, the beef looks unmarinated (unless the flash is "washing" out any brownish color of a marinade?) and between 1/4" to 1/2" thick? So I would guess it is either "Deungshim gui" (등심구이)or "Anshim gui" (안심구이).
However, your probably best off ordering Galbi (갈비). If its like every other place, all the other stuff is included (unless Dan also ordered Soondubu? The red tofu soup in the picture). So if you go with a group of people you order by "sets" of meat (about 1 per person depending on how hungry you are), so order the meat and hold up a number of corresponding fingers. However, if you are going in a big group its usually best to get a mix of meat!
Other items to consider having:
1. Chadolbaegi – thinly sliced unmarinated beef brisket
2. My personal favorite: Samgyeopsal…which is usually washed down by soju!
If you search for "Korean barbecue" on Wikipedia, they actually havea decent page about the different meats and give both english and Hangul names. (I cheated above because I couldn't remember all the names and I don't have a Hangul keyboard in my office!
@ Dan!
Hey Dan! Its been a long time since I last stopped by your blog! Looking good! Have you communicated with Cheri lately?
Does the place opens for lunch?
I think the directions to this restaurant are incorrect. I tried finding it with a friend and never ended up finding it. Maybe it’s the wrong exit?? Can you post better directions?
Thanks!
Oh, The exit is number 9 now. Hongdae changed the exit numbers