Just another world from Ploy's view
After a decade of living in the heart of Seoul, I’ve navigated my fair share of smoke-filled BBQ joints. From the high-end luxury spots in Gangnam to the hidden “hole-in-the-wall” gems in Mapo, I thought I had seen—and tasted—it all. But then I found 백년갈비 (Baeknyeon Galbi) Sinjeong branch, and frankly, the leaderboard has been …
It was only when I had the opportunity to join a group of friends for a delightful barbecue night at Geumdwaeji Sikdang that I discovered the existence of this renowned restaurant and its status as one of the most acclaimed barbecue establishments in the Sindang area, and even throughout Seoul. In this article, I will …
My last trip to Hongcheon in Gangwon Province was in January, solely for indulging in snowboarding at Vivaldi Park. After an energy-consuming activity like that, it seemed fitting to treat myself to something hearty. And when you’re in a country renowned for barbeque, nothing beats meat grilling. So, while consulting Naver, the Korean version of …
Situated right in the middle of Sharosugil (샤로수길), the hip street located nearby SNU main gate, gogi-gupneun-saramdeul (고기굽는사람들) is my favorite place when my body craves for a good yangnyeom dwaeji galbi (양념돼지갈비) – meaning marinated pork short rib, which is one of the most representative forms of meat dish prepared for Korean barbeque. In …
Ever since relocating to the charming Sinjeong neighborhood last year, I’ve embarked on a delightful culinary journey, exploring various eateries in and around Yangcheon-gu, an enchanting region situated in the southwestern part of Seoul. Amongst these experiences, one restaurant’s name has consistently graced my credit card billing statement – Majangdong Kimssi Sinjeongnegeori Station Branch. In …