Mullae-dong is one neighborhood not to be missed out on when you’re in Seoul. It’s kind of like Seongsu before it was discovered, with factories, cafes, and restaurants all located within the same neighborhood.
If you’re planning to explore the neighborhood and looking for a spot for dinner, Galbit is one to consider.
Hanwoo Galbi Restaurant in Mullae
Galbit is a popular restaurant among locals, so it does attract a crowd on weekends and during peak dinner hours.
When exploring Mullae-dong, we once walked past Galbit not knowing it was a restaurant as its façade can be mistaken as a flower/plant shop. However, the aroma of grilled meat proved us wrong.
The restaurant is quite small, and there are only a few tables – each capable of fitting 3 to 5 pax.
Each table was accompanied by a charcoal briquette grill in the middle.
Menu at Galbit
Known for their beef, the menu here is concise, offering up a Hanwoo Platter (150g) for 24,900won. They also have a cheaper option of Galbi Meat (150g) for 14,900won, but this one is frozen and imported.
Other menu items include a Hanwoo Yukhoe (100g) for 12,900won, a Haemul Ttukbaegi (5,000won), Nurungji (5,000won) and Bibim Makguksu (5,000won).
We ordered the Hanwoo Platter, which can contain cuts like Galbi, Sirloin, Tenderloin, Skirt, or Flank. It’s random, so it depends on what’s available during your visit. For the Hanwoo cuts, they only used grade 1 or 2 hanwoo!
We’re not 100% sure what they used in their marinade for the meat, but it seemed to be a mix of garlic and sesame seeds. When grilled over the charcoal fire, the marinade allowed it to have a slightly sweet char, delicious!
You can pair the meats with lettuce or dip them in a green chili soy sauce served alongside their banchan.
Our only qualm with this was the portion, it’s definitely less than what we’d expect for 2 pax.
We also tried the Hanwoo Yukhoe which was served with broccoli sprouts. The sprouts added a crunchy texture, and there wasn’t gaminess to the meat. Unlike the usual yukhoe that we’ve tried, this was served with a side of tangy gochujang-based sauce which was interesting!
The meal also came with a free bowl of doenjang jjigae, perfect with a bowl of rice.
Since we were in Korea, we did what the Koreans did – which was to order a bowl of Bibim Makguksu to end the meal! They specifically mentioned on the menu that the makguksu is meant as a ‘dessert’, so the portion isn’t the largest.
We thought the size was perfect for one, so be sure to order at least one per pax!
It was refreshing, sweet, and spicy, all while not being heavy on the palate, making it a great ‘dessert’.
Galbit (갈빗)
14 Dorim-ro 125-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
서울 영등포구 도림로125길 14
Mon-Sun, 11:30am-11pm
Nearest Subway: Mullae Station (Line 2), Exit 7
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*This was an independent review by MiddleClass
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