Geumcheon Korean restaurant for spicy ribs and fried rice: Gim Myeongtae

When spicy braised short ribs are calling in Gasan-dong

On a day when I was craving spicy braised short ribs to blow away all my stress, I headed to Gim Myeongtae Spicy Braised Short Ribs Gasan Branch near Hyundai Outlet in Gasan-dong 🍖

• 132-1 Gasan-ro, 1st floor, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul
• 10:00–22:30 (last order 21:50)
• Reservations, group dining, and takeaway available
• Parking for up to about 3 cars on the right side of the restaurant

The large red-lettered sign for Gim Myeongtae Spicy Braised Short Ribs catches your eye right away, so it was easy to find without getting lost. I also liked that there is restaurant-only parking, making it easy to park even in this neighborhood where parking can be tricky. A large banner said that pot-cooked rice is served free with every menu item before the lunchtime peak cutoff of 15:00, and it made me think a lunch visit would be nice next time.

A spacious dining room for company dinners and gatherings

Once inside, the dining room felt much larger and more comfortable. There were plenty of tables for four as well as group seating, so it looked perfectly suited to an after-work company dinner or gathering. Everything was kept clean, the tables were well spaced, and it had a nice atmosphere for eating without feeling crowded. The country-of-origin notices for the ingredients were also clearly displayed.

Ordering small spicy braised short ribs and self flying-fish-roe fried rice

Looking over the menu, braised pollack and spicy braised short ribs are the specialties, with lots of combinations including braised short ribs with dried radish greens, cuttlefish braised short ribs, and sweet-tangy-spicy braised pollack. The meal dishes and drinking dishes are neatly divided, making it easy to choose based on your preference. Leave a Naver photo review and you can receive dried radish greens, glass noodles, or a drink too—just a heads-up! We ordered the signature small spicy braised short ribs and self flying-fish-roe fried rice to finish.

A refreshing, clear bean-sprout soup, pickled radish wraps, stir-fried fish cake, pickled onions, and corn salad arrived neatly arranged. The side dishes were mild and clean-tasting, perfect for gently settling the stomach before spicy food.

You can refill the side dishes at the self-service bar too.

A rich, cleanly finished spicy kick

A little later, the spicy braised short ribs arrived filling the pot. There was a generous amount of meat, topped with crisp bean sprouts, cheese rice cakes, and mushrooms.

That bright-red sauce looked appetite-inducing just on sight,, Since it arrives partially cooked, you simply turn on the gas burner and bring it to a rolling boil; once the vegetables soften, it is ready to eat.

Because we visited after 15:00, glass noodles came instead of rice, and rice had to be ordered separately. A spoonful of the broth first told me this was not an artificial capsaicin-style heat—it had a deep, savory, pleasantly spicy flavor. Spicy without being heavy, with a clean finish 👍🏻

The short-rib meat came so thoroughly cooked that it slipped right off the bone like that. Maybe because it is domestic meat, there was absolutely no unwanted smell, and the texture was so tender,, The more I chewed, the better it went with the spicy seasoning.

Chewy, nutty cheese rice cakes that had soaked up the seasoning properly.

I cut the thick, sauce-soaked meat into easy-to-eat pieces.

Roll it up in tangy pickled radish wraps and eat it in one bite—the heat is balanced just right, so you do not tire of it all the way through.

One bite wrapped with glass noodles and crisp bean sprouts 🤤

It was also nutty and delicious wrapped with Wando rock laver.

Self flying-fish-roe fried rice with the remaining sauce

Honestly, I wondered whether fried rice might be a bit much too,, but the pleasantly spicy, addictive sauce tasted far too good not to fry up, so we ordered it. Please, the self flying-fish-roe fried rice is an absolute must-order,,

You have to fry it until it gets just a little crisp on the bottom—that is when it tastes best,,

The popping texture of flying fish roe, nutty seaweed flakes, and the spicy-sweet braised-short-rib sauce reduced down together made it impossible to put down the spoon,, I scraped up every last bit from the bottom 👍🏻

Gim Myeongtae Spicy Braised Short Ribs Gasan Branch is a great Gasan-dong spot to stop by when you want a spicy, hearty meat dish near Gasan Digital Complex! If you are looking around Gasan for proper braised short ribs with a satisfying meal or a drink on the side, give Gim Myeongtae Spicy Braised Short Ribs a visit 🙌🏻