The Best Barbecue in Seoul: 14 Must-Try Restaurants - Eater
"Famous for their smoky barbecue cooked over a straw fire, Mongtan has generated an infamously long queue in a quiet alley near Samgakji Station since 2019. Always expect to wait at least a couple of hours, unless you’re one of the lucky few who managed to score an online reservation (available only on weekdays). Their smoky pork belly is excellent, but everyone comes for the signature udae galbi (long beef rib): The staff marinates a 250-gram whole rib and then sears it in the kitchen over a straw fire to infuse its distinctive aroma and flavor. Then it hits sizzling-hot metal pot lids at the table before the staff cuts it into bite-sized pieces. The whole process is as Instagrammable as it is delicious. Complete your meal with naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) or onion fried rice." - Matty Kim
