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Galbi
Korean BBQ

Galbi

Korean name: 갈비 · galbi

What is it?

Marinated beef short ribs grilled over charcoal; sweeter and richer than pork belly.

Taste & texture

Rich and juicy, with a sweet soy marinade and smoky char from the grill.

How to enjoy it

Grilled at the table, cut with scissors and wrapped in lettuce with garlic, kimchi and ssamjang.

Ingredients & preparation

Beef (so-galbi) or pork (dwaeji-galbi) short ribs, either marinated in soy, sugar and garlic or served plain.

Traveler tips

Staff often grill it for you. Ask whether the menu means beef (so) or pork (dwaeji) galbi.

Where to try it

Majang-dong and Gangnam grill houses in Seoul.

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