Cuttlefish braised short ribs for a lunch date: Gim Myeongtae, Gasan

Hi everyone, it's Riel~~💖

Gim Myeongtae Spicy Braised Short Ribs Gasan Branch (김명태 매운갈비찜 가산점) is the place where the spicy, savory pollock stew I had on my last visit left quite an impression. This time, though!! I wanted the combo of thick, chewy 'cuttlefish' and tender 'braised short ribs.'

I happened to have a lunch date with a friend, and since I wanted to eat well, I didn't hesitate — I headed back for my second visit to my true favorite in Gasan, Gim Myeongtae Spicy Braised Short Ribs Gasan Branch. Around Gasan Digital Complex near my office, it's rare to find this kind of quality at lunch. Following last time's pollock stew, let me share a vivid review of the cuttlefish braised short ribs I enjoyed with my friend this time✨

Quick lunch for office workers — location and parking

📍 An office worker's precious lunch hour, fast and perfect!

This place stands solidly across from the Gasan-dong community center, behind the Hyundai Outlet! Every minute of an office worker's lunch break counts, right? A big plus here is the fast table turnover, so even during the golden lunch hour, you can eat comfortably.

There's parking for about 3 cars on the right side of the restaurant, and if it's full, you can use the public parking lot across the street (₩1,000 discount!), so driving there is quite convenient.

'Gim Myeongtae Spicy Braised Short Ribs Gasan Branch' 🚩 Location: 1F, 132-1 Gasan-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul ⌛🕒 Hours: Daily 10:00 - 22:30

Why I picked it for a lunch date (ft. free lunch hotpot rice)

🔥 The perfect choice for a lunch date with a friend, and here's why (ft. free lunch hotpot rice)

The decisive reason I confidently chose this place for a lunch date! It's the fact that visiting before 3pm, on any day of the week, gets you a freshly made hotpot rice worth ₩2,000 per person — for free. 😍

Getting a high-quality main dish along with a hot, freshly cooked hotpot rice really makes you feel pampered, doesn't it? My friend, the moment she sat down, said "Oh, the lunch perk here is amazing!" — thoroughly pleased even before the meal started. (Proud of myself 😎)

Cuttlefish braised short ribs, at 'deliciously spicy' heat

🦑 The exact flavor I was craving today! The essence of 'cuttlefish braised short ribs'

The star that strongly stirred my appetite, 'cuttlefish braised short ribs,' has arrived! I ordered the spice level at 'deliciously spicy' — the kind you can enjoy pleasantly.

Can you see the plump cuttlefish stealing the spotlight the moment it arrives? Cut into big chunks that are easy to eat, I stuffed my mouth full. The bouncy, chewy texture unique to cuttlefish that bursts in your mouth is truly a work of art! Despite how thick it is, there's no toughness at all — it chews smoothly.

The sweetness of the squid soaked deeply with the spicy, rich braised rib seasoning — exactly the flavor I wanted!

And the ribs hidden generously beneath the squid — even better. Just touch them with chopsticks and the meat slides right off the bone, it's that tender.

With a piece of meat coated in that spicy-sweet sauce topped with crunchy soybean sprouts, my friend devoured it, amazed at how the squid and meat could both be this soft.

Soybean sprout soup, unlimited refill side bar, and a scorched rice finish

💖 Riel's favorite item: refreshing soybean sprout soup and the unlimited refill side bar

The main dish is excellent, but the real reason I love this place is something else. It's my favorite combo — 'soybean sprout soup' and 'hotpot rice'!

While eating the spicy braised ribs, one spoonful of this clear, mild soybean sprout soup gently neutralizes the heat. Not too intense and refreshing, it's an essential item that pairs perfectly with the braised ribs. (Refilling at the self-serve bar isn't optional — it's a must!)

And then, the radiant hotpot rice that came as the lunch service!

The savory rice aroma that spreads the moment you open the lid stirs up a second wave of appetite. Take a bite of the glossy, fluffy rice topped with a chewy piece of cuttlefish and a piece of rib, and you have nothing left to envy — a satisfying, filling lunch feast complete. After finishing, soak the leftover bits into scorched rice for a warm, savory, comforting finish, and the perfect course is complete. Feel free to grab any side dishes you want from the unlimited refill bar too~~~

Second visit conclusion

👍 A special lunch date, a total success!

Following last time's pollock stew, this time's cuttlefish braised short ribs too! Today's special lunch date, filled with my friend's constant exclamations throughout the meal, was a total success. She was so pleased she said she'd have to come back soon and bring her coworkers for lunch. 😊

If you want to treat a friend to a proper, thoughtful lunch near Gasan Digital Complex, or if you're craving that spicy harmony of chewy seafood and tender meat, I recommend Gim Myeongtae Spicy Braised Short Ribs Gasan Branch. A true favorite you won't regret visiting twice, or even three times!