Texas BBQ by Sangsu Station, Seoul: Stella beer pairing at Locos BBQ

What is Locos BBQ Sangsu Branch?

If you want to try traditional Texas-style barbecue like in the US, come to Locos BBQ Sangsu Branch (로코스비비큐 상수점) .. ♡ I'd eaten at the original Gyeongnidan-gil location before and suddenly had a huge craving, and it turned out they'd opened one in Sangsu too, so here I am.

The exterior alone overwhelms you with American vibes. It's a one-minute walk from Sangsu Station Exit 4, no exaggeration. Being right by the station makes it easy to get to, so it seems handy for group gatherings or dates.

You can feel the American vibe in every bit of the decor, and it suits Sangsu-dong's vintage feel. Yeah.. honestly I've never been to America, haha, but it's totally the American vibe itself. They say they smoke the meat low and slow for 10-12 hours over oak, and this looks like the firewood they use.

What we ordered at Locos BBQ and the prices

Today's order:

• Locos BBQ sampler for two ₩49,900
• Stella draft beer 1+1 ₩9,000

Atmosphere and seating at Locos BBQ Sangsu

The interior is clean yet casual with an American feel. Best of all, the tables are wide and spaced well apart, so it was comfortable to eat ₊˚⊹♡

Hmm, the place was so pretty I kept taking photos. It looks great for a company dinner too, since you don't have to agonize over the menu, just order the platter! Plus they serve alcohol.

The neatly set tableware! That knife cuts really well, haha, I want one. Though honestly the meat pulls apart so tenderly you hardly need a knife.

August 1+1 draft beer deal: don't skip the Stella

As of my August visit, they're running a draft beer discount all month.

• Stella 1+1 ₩9,000
• Hanmaek 1+1 ₩8,000

Seriously, order this. Never mind the price, the pairing of draft beer with the BBQ meats that come out shortly after is insane. I told you, order it!!!

What's in the BBQ sampler for two and how it tastes

The BBQ platter has finally arrived ·˚ ༘♡ ·˚ ♡ It's gorgeous… But there were so many cuts I was dazed about which was which, and then the staff kindly introduced every single cut (touched).

If it's your first visit, I highly recommend the platter so you can enjoy many cuts at once. It has brisket, spare ribs, pulled pork and pork belly, with mini buns and tortillas to wrap them in, plus coleslaw, potatoes, onions and more. Piling it all on is heaven. Maybe because it's aged over 24 hours and smoked long at low temperature, the meat is really~~ tender.. You have to try it to know.

Which of the four BBQ sauces is best? Chipotle

Every table has 4 sauces: hot sauce, sweet BBQ, mustard BBQ and chipotle. My pick is chipotle! ₊˚⊹♡ Honestly all four go well, but chipotle adds a little spiciness and smokiness that cuts the richness and lifts the flavor, so I recommend it.

The mini buns come out warm, and it's delicious piled with coleslaw, jalapeños, potatoes (the kicker, so so good) and lots of meat, then drizzled with sauce. But I was so busy eating that I only have this one photo. (Proof that it was good.)

Outdoor camping-style seating

I was about to burst after eating, so I sat outside for a bit, and there are camping-style seats out there. Good for when you can't be bothered grilling meat while camping but still want the camping feel!

If you want a different kind of restaurant in Sangsu, or a special experience around Hongdae, come to Locos BBQ Sangsu Branch ˖°𓇼𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Since it's in Sangsu, after eating you can head to Hongdae, Hapjeong, Mangwon and even the Han River, which is nice hehe.