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A gold-on-white-tile sign and a queue that stretches well past peak hours mark this Sindang-dong barbecue spot. Cast-iron grills over coal briquettes keep the heat steady while premium pork cuts render down into something firm, fatty, and deeply juicy. It's the kind of Korean barbecue restaurant that earns a Michelin Bib Gourmand by doing one thing with total commitment, and the line outside is the only argument anyone needs to make.
The awards strongest first
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in Seoul, South Korea
- The 50 The 50 Discovery
One number, weighted & current 80
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Pork belly
“Geumdwaeji remains the barbecue restaurant in town, especially when it comes to pork belly, and it’s received global attention as a dining spot of choice for celebrities.”
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Kimchi jjigae
“while the tangy, meaty kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew) is incredibly popular.”
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Samgyeopsal
“It might seem counterintuitive that one of the most popular spots for samgyeopsal (Korean pork belly) is located in Seoul’s most famous area for tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes).”
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