Cuisine

Southern American (남부 레스토랑(미국))

District

Yongsan (용산구) , Seoul

Address

Seoul Yongsan-gu Itaewon-ro 136-13

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Linus Barbecue is a Southern American-style barbecue restaurant in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, offering Texas-style smoked meats.

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Popular items or seats may run out. Earlier visits are safer.

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Linus Barbecue is a Southern American-style barbecue restaurant in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, offering Texas-style smoked meats. The ribs serve as the signature item, carrying deep smoke penetration and a tender texture that delivers immediate satisfaction with each bite. Pulled pork is shredded as finely as possible to minimize dryness, and the brisket delivers the full character of proper smoked barbecue. The side dishes achieve a level of quality that functions as an independent strength of the restaurant. Coleslaw balances sweet-sour flavor with fresh crunch to counterpoint the rich meat, and the morning rolls, grilled in butter and sugar-glazed, maintain their structure without becoming soggy while maximizing taste. Baked beans and onion rings also earn strong reviews, and the fries arrive in a crisp Cajun style. The meatballs pair especially well with beer. Multiple sauces accompany each order, allowing customization by preference, and pickles and vegetables provide palate relief from the heaviness. Draft craft beers of international styles are poured by the glass and match the food effectively. The spacious interior and upbeat music create an atmosphere suited to celebrations, growing livelier as party size increases. Pricing runs above 100,000 won for four diners, placing it on the expensive side, and one-to-two-person sets may leave male diners wanting more, making the two-to-three-person option more appropriate. After 7 p.m. wait times of roughly twenty minutes may occur, and popular items sometimes sell out, so earlier arrival improves the experience. The bold spice profile of American barbecue may divide visitors unfamiliar with the style.