- Cuisine
- Korean BBQ (한식 고기구이 레스토랑)
- Address
- Seoul Jongno-gu Samildaero15-gil 25
Quick read
- Why go
- Mido Galbi is an LA galbi and Korean BBQ restaurant in Gwancheol-dong, Jongno, about 300 meters from Jonggak Station and close to Insadong.
- Best for
- Group meal or a shared table
- Visit tip
- Expect possible waits during weekends or peak meal times.
Mido Galbi is an LA galbi and Korean BBQ restaurant in Gwancheol-dong, Jongno, about 300 meters from Jonggak Station and close to Insadong. Staff grill the beef ribs at the table, making it easy for visitors to focus on the meal rather than managing the charcoal. The signature order is a mix of regular soy-marinated LA galbi and the spicy version, a balanced pairing that lets diners compare the sweet-savory marinade with a mild chili heat that remains approachable for foreign visitors. Each meat order includes a deep ugeoji soup made with dried napa cabbage, and many regulars use it as a hangover-friendly side. The chewy chik-naengmyeon, steamed egg, and cheese-topped jjapaghetti are the main finishing dishes. Large rooms, private partitions, lockers for coats, and a generous self-service bar make the restaurant practical for group dinners, business meals with overseas guests, and casual Jongno gatherings. It is busiest at peak meal times, so off-peak visits are easier for travelers who want a relaxed Korean BBQ meal near Jonggak and Insadong.
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