"Woo Chon might be one of the smaller restaurants on this list, but the combination of charcoal grills, great service, and high-quality meat, makes this West Ridge spot a must-visit. There’s no need to worry about accidentally burning your eyebrows off because the friendly staff is constantly making sure that you’re cooking everything properly. When cooked perfectly, not only are the marinated meats delicious, but the non-seasoned cuts like samyeopsal and thinly sliced brisket are full of meaty flavor as well. When dipped in ssamjang and placed in a radish wrap, you have the perfect sweet, salty, spicy, and refreshing bite. Make sure to also order a bowl of their naengmyeon. The chilled tart broth with chewy buckwheat noodles is some of the city’s best, and is the ideal intermission before resuming the meat feast." - adrian kane, john ringor