Tag Archives: Korean BBQ

O’ngo Food Communications Food Tour – Korean Night Dining Tour

May 22, 2014 · by · in Gyeongbokgung/Insadong, Korean Food Tours · 5 Comments

My wife always gives the best presents! It is rarely anything predictable and she never ceases to disappoint. This Valentine’s Day was no exception. This year she got me a private food tour hosted by O’ngo Food Communications. O’ngo Food Communications is the brainchild of Seoul Eats blogger Daniel Gray. Daniel also is a part […]

하남 돼지집 in Nowon – Excellent Samgyeopsal (삼겹살) in a Lively Environment

March 28, 2014 · by · in Nowon · 4 Comments

It’s beginning. The nights are getting warmer, and the BBQ joints in Korea are opening their windows to let the savory smells of melting pork fill the night air. BBQ season outside in Korea has officially begun. Let my heart be ready for the next six months of arduous labor. It was a nice night, […]

연탄 불구이 (Briquette Bulguyi) – Great Value BBQ Across from Induk University (Wolgye Line 1)

October 19, 2013 · by · in Nowon · 7 Comments

When in Rome, do what the Romans do. When in Paris, eat where the Parisians eat. When in Seoul, follow the university students. I noticed 연탄 불구이 on my way to Jill’s school one day. The restaurant doesn’t stand out, unless you look close and notice the coal charred briquettes that are alined along the […]

Sanbong Grill (산봉화로구이) – Thin Strips of Beef Goodness Tucked Away in Hyehwa

October 1, 2013 · by · in Hyehwa/Hansung University · 2 Comments

As you exit from Hyehwa station, you are immediately confronted with the loud, screaming face of Americana. McDonalds, TGIFridays, Bennigans and Mr.Pizza, are there to greet you, smiling a vicious, over-priced and underwhelming food quality smile. However, much like Korea itself, appearances are only skin deep. The deeper you peel the layers off of Hyehwa, […]

하루방 되고기 Harubang dwegogi – Hyehwa – Friendly BBQ joint and great 순대국밥

September 4, 2013 · by · in Hyehwa/Hansung University · 3 Comments

So this is my first time reviewing a restaurant that was strictly Korean, so if there is some translation errors, let me know by commenting below. Last weekend, the wife and I head to the Filipino market in Hyewha. As I’ve said before, Hyehwa is one of the more vibrant pockets of the city that […]