Yeonsinnae Korean BBQ: 550g galbi and pogalbi sampler at Golmokjip

Looking for a great meat restaurant in Yeonsinnae? Golmokjip Galbisal (골목집갈비살) is a good place for a drink with friends or a family meal. If you want a retro-vibe spot for a get-together in Yeonsinnae, why not try Golmokjip Galbisal Yeonsinnae Main Branch? I visited myself, so I'll walk you through the atmosphere and the food~

Where is Golmokjip Galbisal Yeonsinnae Main Branch, and where can you park?

Golmokjip Galbisal Yeonsinnae Main Branch is at 1F, 12-9 Yeonseo-ro 27-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, and it's open from 16:00 to 23:00. It's a 4-minute walk from Yeonsinnae Station, so it's easy to reach and I'd recommend it as a meeting spot too.

Parking isn't available. Please use a nearby public parking lot. The closest one is at 453-5 Galhyeon-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul.

What's the retro atmosphere like at Golmokjip Galbisal?

Step inside and the place is full of posters and props that give off pure 1990s retro vibes.

The owner has been trimming and aging the meat himself in the same spot for 11 years. Surrounded by 80s–90s retro decor, it's a great place to swap old memories over good meat.

You'll catch yourself saying "Back in my day..." ("latte is horse~", a Korean joke for old-timer talk), and with magazines pasted on the walls to flip through, the conversation never stops.

There's also a restroom inside the restaurant, which is convenient.

Golmokjip Galbisal menu and prices

The signature menu is the "hanpan" (whole-tray) platters that bundle several cuts. You order on the tablet on the table~

• Golmok Mixed Platter (550g) ₩72,900 — LA kkotgalbi 200g + beef short rib 150g + handmade marinated pogalbi 200g + Golmok doenjang stew
• Beef Short Rib Platter (500g) ₩68,900
• LA Kkotgalbi Platter (600g) ₩78,900
• Handmade Marinated Pogalbi Platter (600g) ₩78,900
• Special Marinated Short Rib Platter (500g) ₩68,900
• (Hanwoo-pork) Special Mixed Pork Platter (500g) ₩49,900 — Korean pork special belly 200g + special neck 300g + Golmok doenjang stew
• Fresh beef galbisal (beef rib meat) ₩19,900
• Special pork belly (150g) ₩15,900
• Special pork neck (150g) ₩14,900
• 1++ hanwoo yukhoe (beef tartare) (150g) ₩16,900
• Golmok doenjang stew with rice ₩5,900
• Water or bibim naengmyeon (cold noodles) ₩5,900
• Muksabal (cold acorn jelly soup) ₩3,900
• Baehongdong bibim noodles ₩3,900
• Buldak noodles ₩3,900

Golmok Mixed Platter (550g): what comes on the table?

This time I ordered the Golmok Mixed Platter (550g). They say it's number one among first-time visitors and the most satisfying for 2–3 people.

Out comes the Delmonte glass bottle, the one you'd pull cold barley tea from in the fridge after coming home from school, haha

There's fresh lettuce, perilla leaves, pickled onions, kimchi and salad, plus 3 kinds of dipping sauce for the meat.

Disposable grill grates and real charcoal for a flavorful, clean meal: nice touch by the owner!

How do the LA kkotgalbi, short rib and marinated pogalbi taste?

The Golmok Mixed Platter brings three kinds of meat, LA kkotgalbi (LA-style cross-cut short rib), galbisal (rib meat) and handmade marinated pogalbi (thin-sliced marinated rib), plus doenjang stew all at once, a cure for indecision! No wonder it's the first-timers' top pick. They say they use only US Prime grade or higher, trimmed and aged by the owner himself, and maybe that's why it looks great right from the start!

The Golmok doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) is huge too! Packed with ingredients!

I totally recommend the Golmok Mixed Platter for tasting several cuts at once! When the meat hits the grill, a rich savory aroma spreads, and waiting for it to cook over the charcoal felt sooo long, haha

So juicy! A tender texture with a deep savory flavor the more you chew~ Golmokjip Galbisal keeps coming back to my mind.

The meat is so fresh that it tastes great even without any extra seasoning.

Which groups suit Golmokjip Galbisal in Yeonsinnae?

Fresh meat with rich juices! Golmokjip Galbisal is a good place for a family gathering, and a great-value spot where friends can get together and enjoy themselves without pressure!

If you're looking for a meat restaurant in Yeonsinnae, definitely drop by Golmokjip Galbisal. I'm saving it as a place I want to visit again~