Before Covid 19 happened, me and hungry daily fam have eaten here several times and let me tell you why.
Seoulgyupsal is a chain of Korean Samgyupsal plus Japanese food added to it but it won't hurt your budget. Like seriously the amount of food you will get here is more than what you paid for and the side dishes are also amazing! I won't do a very detailed description of their food but what I can tell you guys is a description of the meat you can get from Seoulgyupsal.
They currently have 4 types of beef at Seoulgyupsal: Yangnum Beef, Spicy Beef, Woo Samgyup, and Herbed Woo Samgyup Beef.
So what is the difference between these? besides the obvious (duh)
yangnum beef are a bit thicker in slices but has good marbling in the meat which is great to have when you first eat their samgyupsal. Its a bit heartier than the other cuts so if you want a bang for your buck this is the beef you want to request more.
spicy beef are thinly sliced beef strips marinated in a spicy korean blend. This one is up there when it comes to the spice level so if you don't like spicy food I wouldn't recommend this. I usually request this at the start so my taste buds can be fired up :D
woo samgyup are thinly sliced beef that has no other seasoning on it. It has a the fat is quite a lot on this one so the marbling is on point. I do like this on its own and usually this is the first meat I put on the grill since it cooks faster than the rest of the meat selection. And being the foodie that I am, I don't over cook this because it becomes too tough once its over cooked.
herbed woo samgyup beef is similar to woo samgyup with an added flavor from the herbs. It is a level up version of the woo samgyup but be warned that if you over cook this the herbs also tend to taste bitter so don't over cook this!!
Now let's move over to the pork selections. Currently they have three variants which are: Yangnum Samgyupsal , Spicy Samgyupsal and Herbed Dae Pae.
Yangnum samgyupsal is the basic among all the types of meat you can have at a samgyupsal place. This is basically the pork belly meat that is sliced a bit thicker. This is the type you can enjoy with or without any sauce since the marbling of the meat is also on point and the meat is guaranteed fresh.
Just like the Spicy Beef, Spicy Samgyupsal is the same when it comes to the spice level. If you cook it a bit longer it actually has a smoky aroma and taste to it but not burnt. I do like this because the fat along with the spice does taste really good the more it is on the grill.
Another thing I like about Seoulgyupsal is that they also offer chicken which is great if you prefer poultry than beef or pork to grill. Currently they have Yangnum Dak Galbi, Dak Galbi Korean Spicy Chicken and Chicken Buttoms.
Yangnum dak galbi has a slight sweet flavor to it and when you grill it gives it a thicker consistency. The taste is not overwhelming with the sweetness. If you would like a bit of dimension with the taste and texture, make sure to cook the meat a bit longer. Dak galbi is korean spicy chicken which is cooked using the stir fry method so I would suggest cooking this when the heat is a bit high so the meat can be cooked thoroughly. Chicken bottoms is probably something most people won't opt for since its the behind of a chicken. It sounds weird but I can tell you that eating this is like eating chicken skin so don't be afraid and try it.
Overall, the reason why I love Seoulgyupsal is not just the meat but also the service. Their staff really do accommodate their customers and go beyond to serve all their customers.
The best thing with dining at Seoulgyupsal is that the serving they give is bigger than other establishment and the treatment is just great. I would go back if I have the time for sure.
Much Love!
xx Alice
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