Euljiro 3-ga, Jung-gu · Seoul
22 Eulji-ro 11-gil, Euljiro 3(sam)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Veteran Euljiro restaurant of 40 years specializing in gamjatang (spicy pork-bone-and-potato stew) and sundae guk (blood sausage soup) in a down-to-earth, old-Seoul setting.
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
Long-running Yongsan grill house known for chadolbagi brisket chargrilled in steel baskets with a sweet-and-sour dipping sauce, plus tripe, intestines, and naejangtang at breakfast.
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Original Korean barbecue joint that anchored Seongsu-dong's Galbi Alley since 1999, grilling marinated pork ribs over charcoal alongside kimchi stew and steamed eggs.
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