If you ask me what is one local dish you must try in Korea, I’ll say barbecue. I love Korean barbecue. Smokey yet aromatic juicy meat straight from the sizzling barbecue grill in front of you, who can resist?
Korean barbecue is a great way to experience the local culinary culture. Similar to America’s Fourth of July barbecue, Koreans often choose to barbecue for a celebration or hang out. However, unlike in the U.S., Korean barbecue is often an indoor event where people sit around a table grill and cook together. How fun!
Are you ready for some party in the mouth? Ok, good! When you go to a local barbecue restaurant, just remember these simple steps below. You will rock it like locals!
Classic Bulgogi Recipe (korean Bbq Beef)
>> Heading to Seoul? First, read this 4-day Seoul itinerary. It shows how best to spend your time seeing the highlights of Seoul.
If you prefer beef, the most popular choice is galbi (marinated beef short ribs). It is considered prime beef cut, typically marinated in soy sauce base for hours in advance.
Hanwoo (Korean beef) is considered premium, hence comes with a higher price tag. These cows get extra TLC like massages and classical music for tender and juicy meat. I don’t think you can get hanwoo outside of Korea, so not a bad idea to try if your budget allows.
This May Be The Best Beef At Any Korean Bbq In New York
A Korean classic is samgyupsal, which literally translates into “three-layered meat, ” referring to the marbling of the pork belly. The best samgyupsal comes from Jeju Island’s black boar. So if you happen to be in Jeju, you know what to get! It’s more expensive than regular samgyupsal but tastes a thousand times better.
If you prefer lean meat, samgyupsal might not be for you. You can opt for moksal (pork shoulder), which has a leaner flavor profile compared to samgyupsal.
The next question is whether you would like to try different cuts or prefer to stick to one. I personally like to stick to one kind. But many of my friends prefer to try various cuts, not a bad idea especially if this is your first time.
Tips For Solo Travelers To Eat At A Korean Barbecue Restaurant
I’m no meat expert. So I’ll leave it up to Anthony Bourdain to introduce you to various cuts. I’ll just say, a general rule of thumb is to move from lean to fatty meat. If you are ordering both beef and pork, I would suggest starting out with the beef first. And, any marinated meats should always come later. Many restaurants offer a set menu where you can taste different cuts. Most likely, they will serve in the order you should eat.
Korean BBQ restaurants usually serve alcoholic beverages such as beer, soju and makgeolli, as well as carbonated drinks (sorry, wine lovers!). There is only a personal preference, no right or wrong. Just enjoy your drink of choice.
Unlike in the U.S., Korean BBQ is often an indoor event where people sit around a table grill and cook together. Ask for help if you are not sure how to grill.
New All You Can Eat Korean Bbq Restaurant Hongdae 33 Is Open In Asiatown
Do you remember that scene in the movie ‘Lost in Translation’? Bill Murray complains in a Japanese restaurant, “What kind of restaurant make customers cook their own food?” Well, Asian ones!
Generally, servers will shuffle amongst the restaurant tables to help you grill. But when it gets busy, you might have to take matters into your own hands. If you are not sure what to do, ask the server to help you.
You may choose to go —what I call — the beast style (a.k.a. eating meat by itself). But when in Seoul…I highly recommend eating like locals, the ssam style. In-N-Out Burger’s protein style might be the closest western concept I can think of to Korean ssam.
Have You Tried Yuk Hoe? Yuk What?
Koreans like to finish barbecue with naengmyun, which is a spicy cold noodle. Some people even like to eat a piece of meat with the noodle while others prefer a bowl of rice with hot soup like doenjiang jjigae (soybean paste stew). It’s a great way to finish your barbecue, so if your stomach space allows, go for it!
Congratulations! You’ve mastered how to order and eat Korean barbecue like locals. Hope you get to enjoy Korean barbecue experience. Just a fair warning, though; one experience is enough to get you hooked for life. Good luck!
I'm an aspiring world traveler, who moved across the Pacific Ocean twice. After leaving my PR career, I'm currently exploring Asia from Taiwan and learning Chinese. Follow my journey as I will share my travel experiences, tips & tricks and cultural insights.
Unlimited Korean Barbecue: How Does It Work?
Chloe’s Travelogue is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Disclosure & Privacy PolicyKorean Barbeque is an internationally-popular dish. But what is the best way to eat it? It’s one of the best meals to enjoy on any trip to Korea and has become popular world over from London to New York City but do you know all the rules when it comes to eating Korean bbq?
First! If you’re in Korea looking to eat barbeque, look for a restaurant with air vents! A traditional Korean barbeque restaurant will have air vents over each table. You can use them to suck the fumes out when you are cooking meat.
You can put your spoon and chopsticks on a napkin. In a Korean restaurant, if you want to get a waiter’s attention, you should call them over by saying “Yogiyo! (요기요)” which means
What Is The Preferred Choice Of Meat In South Korea?
Some restaurants may have a button you can press to call the staff if the restaurant is really busy. If it is empty, it is considered more polite to call the waiter over. If you see tin-shaped chairs, this means they are hollow. The top is a lid which you can take off and put your bag inside.
The most popular type of meat at a Korean restaurant is pork. Some restaurants also offer beef, but this may be more expensive.
For the best taste, flip the meat once. When it is cooked, push it to the edge of the grill. You can also cook garlic and kimchi.
How To Say 'let's Eat' In Korean
Expert tip: flip the meat once only for pork and for beef several times so the outside is cooked but the inside is slightly rare.
You can ask the server to do this for you, but if they are attentive they will do it without being asked. Or sometimes they’ll just do it anyway even if you want to give it a go yourself.
You should dip the meat into your favorite sauce. You can also add garlic or anything else inside the wrap. Use your hands to hold the lettuce wrap and eat it in one bite.
How To Say “i Don't Eat Meat” In 27 Languages
, which is soju and beer mixed together. If you mix it well, you won’t taste the soju. Be careful not to overdo it!
This covers the basics of eating Korean barbeque in a restaurant. Next time you are out with your friends, enjoy this popular Korean meal .
Some Great BBQ Restaurants in Seouland my personal favourite Sodojeok 소도적in Songpa. In between National Police Hospital and Garak Market Station. Behind all the shops and next to the post office. It’s an all you can eat steak bbq. Help yourself to sides and you’re generally left alone to get on with it. Also, just around the corner is (새마을식당), also fantastic and with lots of options.
Vegetarian Food In Korea: What To Eat
While you’re there, Garak Market has an awesome foreign food store inside if you’re looking for some western supplies and don’t want to go Itaewon.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission.
0 komentar
Posting Komentar