01Start the Grill
Place a few pieces on the hot grill and leave room for even cooking.
What is Korean BBQ?
Korean barbecue brings the grill to your table. Beef or pork cooks beside garlic and kimchi, while lettuce, sauces and banchan let everyone build each bite exactly as they like.
How to Enjoy Korean BBQ
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02Turn & Cut
Use tongs and scissors to turn the meat and cut it into bite-size pieces.
03Build a Ssam
Wrap meat, ssamjang, garlic and scallion in a crisp lettuce leaf.
Perfect With
Complete the table with these classic Korean pairings.
Lettuce & Perilla
상추·깻잎
Ssamjang
쌈장
Cold Noodles
냉면
For Your Information
Use separate tongs for raw and cooked meat. Staff will often help with the grill, so follow their lead when they step in.
TRAVELER TIP
Grill kimchi and garlic at the edge for extra flavor.
Eat a ssam in one bite so the textures stay together.
Finish with naengmyeon or fried rice like a local.
WHERE TO TRY
Find Korean BBQ in Korea
Korean BBQ streets and neighborhood gogi-jip are easy to find throughout Seoul and major cities.
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