Weekday-afternoon Korean BBQ in Yeonsinnae: galbi with rice, Golmokjip

Today I'm here to introduce a galbisal (beef rib meat) place, the main branch of Golmokjip. Let's get right into it!

What kind of place is Golmokjip Galbisal Yeonsinnae Main Branch?

Golmokjip Galbisal Yeonsinnae Main Branch (골목집갈비살 연신내본점) is a beef galbisal restaurant in an alley near Yeonsinnae Station, and it has been in the very same spot for 11 years. I thought I knew Eunpyeong really well, but I'd never seen this place, so apparently my view was pretty narrow, haha.

Parking is hard in this neighborhood, so I'd recommend using a nearby paid parking lot.

90s retro interior and celebrity autographs

The interior is pure 90s retro. I visited on a weekday afternoon, and there were definitely a lot of customers in their 40s and 50s. The walls had autographs from celebrities, like a comedian and an ice hockey player.

What are the meat grades and prices at Golmokjip?

For the kkotgalbi (flower-cut ribs), they say they use top-grade 6, 7 and 8 cuts of US Prime beef. So the price range is on the higher side, but considering the quality, I think it's reasonable.

• Mixed platter set
• Pogalbi 200g
• Beef galbi 300g
• Golmok doenjang stew
• Extra bowl of rice

Side dishes and barley tea in a Delmonte bottle

The side dishes included dried radish, kimchi, and pickled onion and perilla leaves, with whole grain mustard, ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste) and wasabi as sauces. A corn mayo salad came out too, and it had a distinctive texture, maybe from breadcrumbs mixed in?

One of my own tests for a great restaurant is the water 🫗. Here, cold barley tea came in a nostalgic Delmonte bottle, so I knew before even eating that this place would be good.

As soon as you order, they bring out the charcoal first.

How does the galbisal and pogalbi mixed platter taste?

I was curious about both the signature galbisal and the pogalbi (sliced marinated ribs), so I ordered the mixed platter. The set already includes doenjang stew, so I added just one bowl of rice.

The meat is just unreal ··· Sharp garlic aroma, a savory house sauce soaked in, and thick cuts that are still tender. Grilled over charcoal it's even better, and it's a perfect match with rice. It's a little on the salty side, but I actually love that! It goes well with alcohol and with plain white rice too.

Golmok doenjang stew loaded with vegetables

The Golmok doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) in the set was packed with vegetables, and it was delicious too. The main branch of Golmokjip was really, really x 2542 good. If you're a hardcore Korean food person, you have to go. I'm going again today with my mom ···♬ I sincerely recommend it as a Yeonsinnae Station restaurant.

Location and opening hours of Golmokjip Yeonsinnae Main Branch

• Location: 12-9 Yeonseo-ro 27-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul (1st floor)
• Hours: Daily 16:00-23:00, open year-round
• Parking: Difficult; a nearby paid parking lot is recommended