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Explore practical guides to Korean restaurants, barbecue, and market food, with tips to plan a meal and know what to expect.

Dalmaji Gwangjang Barbecue in Euljiro: Seoul Charcoal Chicken Guide

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Illustration by Local Korean Guide of a charcoal chicken barbecue in Seoul at night

A local Korean guide to Dalmaji Gwangjang Barbecue Dalmaji Gwangjang Barbecue is not a restaurant at Busan’s Dalmaji Hill. It is a Seoul-born charcoal chicken barbecue brand that started in Euljiro, an area known for alleyway bars, late-night food and outdoor dining atmosphere. This guide focuses on the Euljiro branch. Other locations may operate under … Read more

Korean BBQ Etiquette: How to Order and Eat Like a Local

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Korean barbecue pork from Seoul BBQ Festa

Trying Korean BBQ for the first time? This guide to Korean BBQ etiquette covers what to order, how the grill usually works, and what to check before you sit down. Restaurant routines differ, so treat these as useful defaults—not rules every venue follows. What to order first Samgyeopsal (pork belly) and moksal (pork neck) are … Read more