Korean BBQ

There’s truly nothing like Korean BBQ. When my Korean friends and I muse about what we miss most about Korea, BBQ tops the list for most (소주 (soju) also tops the list, but we’ll get into that later.

So what is Korean BBQ? Well, it encompasses a whole range of meats that you grill yourself. Vegetarians beware. Dishes range from pork belly (삼겹살 (samgyeopsal)), to tender slices of beef (샤부샤부 (shabu shabu)).

샤부샤부 (shabu shabu)

There are so many choices when it comes to BBQ, and usually restaurants will have a particular specialty when it comes to it. So one restaurant will focus on 삼겹살 (samgyeopsal), and another one would focus 샤부샤부 (shabu shabu).

A 삼겹살 (samgyeopsal) resturant

The most popular Korean BBQ dish is 삼겹살 (samgyeopsal) or pork belly. Imagine bacon, but thicker, fattier, and 100x more delicious.

삼겹살 (samgyeopsal)

Now, 삼겹살 (samgyeopsal) is generally drunk with Korea’s seemingly favorite alcoholic beverage, 소수주 (soju).

수주 (soju) has a similar taste to Nyquil

As mentioned in previous posts. 소주 (soju), is the equivelent of Korean vodka, but a lot less tasty than actually vodka. Somehow though, with 삼겹살 (samgyeopsal), 소주 (soju) turns from the shot usually dreaded, to a drink that pairs quite well with the meal.

삼겹살 (samgyeopsal) is also traditional drunk with beer. Now, most westerners are a not a fan of Korean beer, and all things considered, they are right in their taste. Korean beer tends to be water and favorless, but it works magic on 삼겹살 (samgyeopsal).

The wide selection of Korean beers

Korean BBQ is best enjoyed with a group. It’s a great way to cut loose at the end of a stressful school and laugh over crappy beer and eat delicious food. Don’t miss out on this delicious culinary experience.

Yummy.