Tag Archives: ribs

The Rib Shack in Gyeongridan – Like a Poodle Versus a Rotweiler in a Dog Fight.

April 5, 2015 · by · in Itaewon · 5 Comments

Well it’s 4am and my mind is racing with a thousand ideas on a thousand lists with a million words. So, I might as well blog something. I’ve seen Rib Shack on my travels to Gyeongridan a few times, but anytime I’ve been down there, it’s been closed. I decided to make my way down […]

Holy Smoke in Haebangchon (HBC) – The Meat Gods Are Strong Here

October 22, 2014 · by · in Itaewon · 4 Comments

Update: Holy Smoke shut its doors in the spring of 2016 Itaewon seems to be going through a southern BBQ renaissance right now. Last year, JR’s BBQ opened up on the main strip in Itaewon and I had a positive experience and a horrific experience. A couple of months ago, Linus BBQ opened up just […]

양꼬치 (Yangkkochi) – Lamb Skewers and Chinese Beer at Nowon Station

April 25, 2014 · by · in Nowon · 6 Comments

I’m not sure, but I think 양꼬치 (Yangkkochi) is a play on words for 양고기 (Yang gogi) which means lamb in Korean. Either way, Jill and I were tired after a long week of taking care of a sick little man and decided to get out of the house for a bit to relax with some lazy […]

JR Southern Style BBQ In Itaewon – Real Southern BBQ, But You Can’t Take it Home with Ya’ll

September 28, 2013 · by · in Itaewon · 6 Comments

The sign outside of JR’s has been up for a couple of weeks now, and needless to say, for a couple of weeks my intrigue has been building. Southern Style BBQ in Asia? Good luck my friends. However, after a visit to JR’s on Saturday night (their second night open) this new restaurant has  potential […]