Whenever a friend comes over from Japan, Seongsan Wang Galbi is where I usually take them. You can sightsee around Hongdae, then hop in a taxi and go eat a thoroughly Korean meat dinner, which makes for a nice little course. Jongno and Myeongdong are crowded, the streets are grubby, and there’s nothing new to see, so they always feel a bit underwhelming.

Seongsan Wang Galbi

Hasn’t changed a bit.

Wang galbi

Same as always.

Doenjang jjigae

Gyeran-jjim (steamed eggs)

Extra order

It’s a place I go to often, but the quality never wavers. You can count on it whenever you go.

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