Insider Tips for How to Order and Eat Korean Barbecue

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Remember to offer the best bites to your loved ones.

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When it comes to Korean cuisine, barbecue is often regarded as the jewel of its many culinary traditions. Culturally, this special-occasion meal is considered a treat to enjoy for celebrations or when in the mood to splurge, and now, with the growing availability of Korean restaurants across the U.S., it’s also become the gateway food for many Americans looking to try Korean fare.

For James Park (aka JamesyWorld), content creator and current video producer at The Kitchn, Korean barbecue is a way to share his culture with non-Koreans while introducing them to a multitude of flavors and dishes. “Korean barbecue really brings people together—I'm always fond of taking my friends,” Park says. “And it definitely brings me happy memories of my family while growing up in Korea.”

Whether it’s your first time having Korean barbecue or a return visit, this family-style feast includes plenty of customs that might be new to some or a good refresher for the most seasoned eater. With the guidance of Park, here are tips to keep in mind when dining on Korean barbecue.

Start with plain options before moving onto marinated meat

Popular protein options for Korean barbecue are beef and pork, but many restaurants will also offer seafood and a vegetarian selection that might be an assortment of mushrooms. When it comes to beef, the meat is offered plain or marinated with the most common being one with a soy sauce-base that has a salty-sweet-umami balance. Pork marinades are often spicier with a gochujang-base and a hint of sweetness.

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1. My insider tip:

order the BIG plate.

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2. +1000

[Aristus]

3. South Tacoma Way is "Little Korea" in the 2-5-3.

There’s a Korean barbecue place where the food is to die for.