[Korea](Eat-Food) Seoul- Wolhwagalbi 월화갈비 문래본점 Popular Stylish Grilled Short Ribs Recommended by Koreans

This grilled meat restaurant was accidentally discovered by Fen Yuan online

It is a popular influencer grilled meat spot, but almost all the customers are local young Koreans

The restaurant is located in a hipster area in Yeongdeungpo District that was converted from what looks like a warehouse district

There are tons of restaurants here with this retro decor style

This place has won the Blue Ribbon Award for many years, which shows the taste is really good

The restaurant basically offers grilled meat set meals, from portions for 2 people up to sets for 4-5 people

If you don't have a reservation, you can also queue by entering your number at the machine by the door

But it's highly recommended to reserve in advance because business is really good

As soon as you enter, you can see the Blue Ribbon trophies on the left

The interior has a very industrial style, in addition to the open area in front,

Ordering here is done via tablet, 

If you leave a review on Naver or Google, they will give you side dishes

Fen Yuan originally wanted the pork skin... but it was sold out

Although the ordering machine has Chinese, not every dish has a translation!! 

The first page is set meals, with portions for 2-3 people, 3-4 people, and 4-5 people

Basically, you just keep adding items 

The portion sizes of the meat here are actually moderate, so it's recommended to start with a smaller portion and add more of what you want later

The drawer next to the table has cutlery sets and tissues

This place is indeed more upscale; the cutlery comes individually wrapped

The grill here is a thick stone grill, not the usual Korean-style

The stone grill helps retain heat

There aren't many types of side dishes here, only lettuce for wrapping meat / non-spicy napa cabbage kimchi / spicy shredded kimchi

There are also 4 kinds of dipping sauces to pair with

The perilla leaves are very fresh and pair perfectly with the grilled meat

The onion dipping sauce on top has a slight sweetness and is also very good

The 3 chili sauces with different spice levels can also be mixed and matched

If you run out of side dishes, you can help yourself at the self-service bar

At the self-service bar there is also wasabi dipping sauce, 

This restaurant also serves a spicy tofu soup, 

The tofu is the round Korean-style tofu, very soft and tender

The broth is a bit like doenjang jjigae with added spice, 

This time we ordered the 3-person set meal for ₩85,000, let's unbox what dishes it includes

1. Raw Beef: 

In Korea, many people eat beef tartare

The beef needs to be very fresh to make beef tartare

This place's beef tartare is pretty good, served with a special sauce and sesame seeds

Eaten with perilla leaves, there is no fishy taste, and you can taste the sweetness of the beef

2. Spicy Grilled Short Ribs

The short ribs here are actually pre-grilled to medium-rare by the restaurant before being served

This reduces cooking time for customers and increases table turnover

The ribs are marinated in advance, so they already have flavor, 

On the left are garlic and chili peppers, stir-fried together with the ribs to enhance the taste

It is recommended to first cut the ribs into small pieces, stir-fry half with the garlic and chili, and eat the other half plain

This way you can enjoy both flavors

Since the ribs are already marinated, it is recommended to eat them directly or with lettuce, no need for extra sauce

3. Spicy Stir-Fried Noodles: 

Toward the end of the meal, the restaurant serves stir-fried instant noodles with a large amount of chili sauce on top

The spiciness is adjusted based on your preference

The chili looks very spicy, but the heat level is actually manageable

4. Pork Skin: ₩8,000

This is the pork skin we added later, because when eating Korean barbecue, pork skin is also a classic must-try

After grilling, the pork skin becomes crispy and delicious

This place's pork skin is also pre-grilled to medium-rare

So not long after serving, you can cut it into small pieces and grill off the excess fat

To be honest, since this pork skin can only be eaten plain and cannot be dipped in soybean powder, the flavor is quite strong, so Fen Yuan does not really recommend it~~

This restaurant's flavors are on the heavier side, making it suitable to pair with drinks

Because the meats are all marinated, you can't really taste the natural sweetness of the meat, which is a bit of a pity

But because business is so good and there is a time limit, you can't stay too long~~

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Wolhwagalbi 월화갈비 문래본점

Add: 17 Gyeongin-ro 79-gil, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea 

Tel: +82 226787592

Time:

Monday~Friday 16:00–23:00

Saturday~Sunday 12:30–22:00