Mongtan

Mongtan - Review - Yongsan - Seoul - The Infatuation

"Yongsan KBBQ spot Mongtan’s short ribs arrive pre-smoked over straw, which is why the meat carries that unmistakable deep and sweet aroma before it even hits the grill in front of you. Wrapped with marinated shaved radish and dipped into their kkaenip “pesto,” it’s garlicky and herbaceous with a hint of anise—one of those bites that makes you stop talking for a second. And then there’s the fried rice (the real KBBQ dessert), a perfect landing after all that meat, where the staff mixes the meat drippings with rice, onion, and corn, pressing it into a sizzling golden crust. There are no reservations, and waiting hours for a table is part of the Mongtan ritual. Or you could show up right at the waitlist rope drop at 11am." - Eileen Cho