Mongtan

Mongtan Details PleaseOpen 12 PM to 9 PM.What Our Friends Are SayingEATER: "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."Forbes: "A popular Korean barbecue restaurant near Samgakji Station, sophisticated Mongtan produces their unique flavor by pre-cooking meat over straw before the final finish on a pan grill. There is an in-house butcher of sorts, and visitors can watch as their cuts of meat are pulled from the fridge and scored before cooking. While the restaurant serves a mean samgyeopsal (pork belly), their specialty is the woodae-galbi (aged, bone-in beef ribs) which is a slightly sweet, smoky meat served with charred scallion and a thick rice-cake. Naengmyeon(cold, buckwheat noodles) and doenjang-jjigae (soybean paste stew) are common additions to the meal. While there is little to complain about in terms of taste and service, a table is difficult to come by and waits can take up to two hours."

4.2 stars out of 5 stars

50 Baekbeom-ro 99-gil Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-011

+82 2-794-8592 Categories: Barbecue, Price Range: $$$

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It’s the smokiness for us. Using a straw fire rather than charcoal, this BBQ spot is a can’t miss restaurant. They only take online reservations on weekdays, so be prepared to wait in line for hours (hint: bring snacks). When you make it inside: the smoky pork belly, the udae galbi (long beef rib), and the onion-fried rice will give you a food coma worth waiting for.

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