“Korean beef casting†comes from the fact that in the past, when there weren't many kitchen utensils, beef was ripped and mixed with seasoning with both hands The name was derived. Today's jumuluk has become a term for grilling various meats with salt , pepper, soy sauce, and gochujang , but the original jumuluk is grilled beef sirloin It means. Korean beef casting trucks began to become famous in the 1970s when casting streets opened in Mapo-gu. Unlike seasoned ribs, Korean beef stew does not contain soy sauce, so you can enjoy the unique savory sweetness and rich juiciness. Let's take a look at 5 addictive Korean beef stew restaurants in Seoul that combine the rich flavor and seasoning of Korean beef.
1. “Samhojeong†in Myeongdong, a fresh cast iron made on the spot
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“Samhojeong†is located near Myeongdong Station Exit 4. The store, where you can feel the signs of many years, exudes a nostalgic feeling. The signature menu “sirloin stew†is served with fresh sirloin mixed with condiments as soon as the order is placed. It is characterized by using a cast iron plate where heat gathers in the center to bring out the moist juiciness of the meat. Sirloin, which is only slightly cooked on the outside, has an attractive texture that melts in your mouth. “Home-style white rice, †which is served as a hearty side dish as if you were eating at home, is also a popular menu. The composition of the menu changes every day, and nearby office workers enjoy it for lunch .
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â–² Location: 26, Toegye-ro 16-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: Weekdays 11:00 — 21:50, Closed on weekends
â–² Price: sirloin steak 36,000 won, raw pork belly 14,000 won, home-cooked white rice 7,000 won
â–² Review (Food score 87): Boss's They are very kind and provide a lot of service. A yakiniku restaurant that looks like a jewel in an alley. The home-cooked white rice and salted fish set meal here is fine too. If you eat meat and eat salted fish set meal, it's a great hit .
2. The third generation of hand flavors, Mapo's “Mapo Wonjo Ju Mulkâ€
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“Original Casting Luck†has been operating for the third generation since 1968. Only the sirloin of a three-year-old cow with an appropriate ratio of lean meat and fat is selected and presented to the customer. The signature dish is “jumuluk,†where beef sirloin is mixed with condiments such as sesame oil, pepper, and garlic and grilling. The seasoning is not rich, so you can fully enjoy the meat's natural savory flavor and aroma. “Cold noodles†are made by mixing beef shoulder meat and miscellaneous bones together with slow-simmered broth and dongchimi soup in a 1:1 ratio to create a rich flavor It's also a popular menu. You can enjoy a refreshing and refreshing aftertaste by adding kimchi to cold noodles.
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â–² Location: 294 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:00 – 23:00 on weekdays, 11:30 – 22:00 on weekends
â–² Price: Zumuluk 45,000 won, Korean beef sirloin 58,000 won, Hamheung cold noodles (for dessert) 5,000 won
â–² Testimonial (Food is sweet and sweet): My father's regular restaurant, so am I I've been coming here often for a long time! Once upon a time, I said it was meat and just ate it, but every time I eat it, I feel that this meat is really tasty! The meat is also thick and tender, so I want to eat it every day!
3. Euljiro 'Health Hall', a hidden restaurant in a narrow alley
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A “health center†nestled in a narrow alley near Bangsan Market. The butcher shop on the first floor of the store cuts high-quality meat and serves it to customers. The signature menu “sirloin stew†has a reddish color and sesame oil scent that irritates the eyes and nose. The savory sauce adds even more flavor to the rich flavor unique to sirloin. Add various vegetables such as mushrooms, onions, and green onions to beef bone broth and boil Korean beef batteries together to create a sweet flavor “Yakiniku†is also a popular menu. It's also a delicacy to take the ingredients and eat it, then add somen noodles to the broth or enjoy it as fried rice .
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â–² Location: 12 Changgyeonggung-ro 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 10:00 – 22:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–² Price: sirloin cast roast steak 25,000 won, delicacy yukkai bibimbap 10,000 won, yakiniku 15,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigin Jiko SWAG): Bibimbap, yakiniku, and steamed meat It's a restaurant in Euljiro that sells a variety of menus, etc. I visited with a friend and ate jumuluk. Also, it's a magical flavor that keeps coming back to mind, and other people keep coming back for it.
4. Rich umami and flavor, Mapo's “Jokbak Restaurantâ€
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“Jokbak Restaurant†is located on Mapo Food Culture Street near Mapo Station Exit 1. Before the meal, sour dongchimi noodles that enhance the taste are served according to the number of people, and noodle sari can be added. The signature menu is “Han Woo Woo Mulk Sirloin,†which has an appropriate combination of bright red and white marbling. You can enjoy the umami that comes from the salty sauce and the fragrant flavor of garlic at the same time. The green onion sauce that comes as a side dish captures the feeling and clears the aftertaste, making it a great side dish to eat. It is said that “pork ribs,†where the sweet sauce is deeply soaked into the neck and ribs, and you can enjoy the tender texture of the meat, is also a popular menu. Things to note .
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â–² Location: 186-6 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:50 – 23:00 every day, B/T 15:00 – 17:00, closed on Sundays
â–² Price: Han Woo Muluk sirloin 42,000 won, pork ribs 15,000 won
â–² Review (to eat Mapo noodles): Seems like a restaurant famous for pork ribs. Unfortunately, it's hard to eat more than 2 servings per person because the ribs are sweet. However, I think it's the best liver to eat with rice. It really is a rice thief, and the kakuteki that comes with it is an excellent restaurant. If you want to eat memorable marinated ribs, go here.
5. 1++ Korean beef from farm, 'Willow House' in Seocho-dong
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“Willow House†is a Korean beef specialty store that uses only 1++ grade cows brought from farms in Pyeongchang and Hoengseong. The four-story store has a large space with 400 seats I'm proud of it. The signature menu, “Jumuluk,†is attractive for its subtle aroma of burnt charcoal and the moist juice that fills your mouth every time you chew. The staff will grill the meat themselves, so you can enjoy your meal comfortably. The lunch-only menu “rib soup,†which contains plenty of ribs in a refreshing broth made from kelp and radish, is also popular. There are separate group seats and room spaces, making it a great place for dinners and gatherings .
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â–² Location: 434 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:00 – 21:30 every day
â–² Price: Chimuluk 68,000 won, rib set meal 34,000 won, rib soup (Korean beef) 28,000 won
▲ Review (Shikigami Sunah B.): Why has it been loved for over 30 years If so, it's because they have the basic skills of a restaurant. Good ingredients, good side dishes, hearty hospitality, clean food, and unobtrusive service. Even the “Jabara Moon†interior is reliable even if it's not a Scandinavian style interior.