There’s only one thing on the menu… MEAT. Galbi. Just lightly marinated galbi served with some dipping sauce, garlic and peppers. There’s nothing to distract you here. Not even chairs. The name of this place is 서서갈비, which literally translates to Standing Meat. Love it. Why not. Actually when we asked for rice we were told they don’t serve it and when we asked why the couple next to us had some we were told they had brought it yourself. So… take note… if you want to eat rice with that meat, bring some yourself.
We went there on a Tuesday afternoon around 2pm and the place still had a good crowd, but more notably, it had a drinking crowd. The old business men in suits next to us were tossing back the soju, as were several other people around. I’m really curious what this place looks like on a Fri/Sat night, but I’m guessing it’s lines out the doors with people throwing up around the corner.
So when we came in, no menu was given, nor even an order. Literally about 5 seconds after walking up to a ‘table’ a lady just came up and threw two portions of meat on the grill. No words, exchanged, not even eye contact. So if you’re a foreigner with a phobia of language barrier… fear not.
The decor is simple… and old actually. It’s definitely not a sexy place to bring a first date, but it is what it is. And it’s successful, and delicious. Unfortunately because they only serve Korean meat, it’s 14,000 a person at a minimum, and I still felt a little hungry afterwards.
Conclusion
Simple, delicious galbi joint with the quark of having standing room only. One thing on the menu:
English Name: Standing Meat
Korean Name: 서서갈비
English Address: 109-69 Nogosan-dong Mapo-gu, Seoul
Korean Address: 서울시 마포구 노고산동 109-69
Phone Number: 02.716.2520
Price: Galbi 14,000₩ each
Hours: 12:00PM-8:00PM
Directions:
From Shinchon Station (신촌역) take exit 7 and… actually just follow this map.
Or find this place on the map.
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