[Pyeongchang-dong Restaurant] Songdo Galbi Pyeongchang Branch — I Only Just Found Out There Was One in Seoul.. Today, I’m Trying the Marinated Beef Short Ribs!

Baek’s rating ★★★★★

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Yesterday, I visited Songdo Galbi, my top restaurant for marinated pork ribs.

I had been going there since it was called Cheonjiy​​eon, but it seems the locations are gradually being converted to Songdo Galbi.

After visiting the Guri Walkerhill branch, I looked it up and found that the Pyeongchang branch had also opened three years ago....

I thought, “Oh, I see,” but then, unexpectedly, my wife and I both felt the same way, so we went again today.

Today, we went to try the marinated prime beef short ribs.

I never thought I’d visit the same restaurant two days in a row....

Songdo Galbi Pyeongchang Branch

It has a very spacious parking lot, an impressive and clean building, and several private rooms that are ideal for gatherings.

It looked like a great place to visit with the whole family!

Location: 493-5 Jinheung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Parking: Available.

It is a spacious, standalone building with ample parking, located at the entrance to Pyeongchang-dong.

Since it opened fairly recently, the restaurant is in excellent condition.

Exterior

We went for an early dinner.

There were not many cars when I arrived, but after we sat down and ordered, it seemed that at least ten more cars came in.

This restaurant is incredibly popular—almost surprisingly so.

I heard that Shinhwa Food generated more than 1 trillion won in sales over three years.. You can definitely feel the presence of a large corporation here.

It is clear that I am not the only one who finds it delicious.

Interior

The interior is exceptionally clean—almost unbelievably so.

For reference, all Songdo Galbi branches are directly operated by the company.

Perhaps because of that, one distinctive feature is how consistent the staff’s friendliness and skill seem to be.

Most of the staff are middle-aged women, and there are enough employees that it almost feels as though each table has its own server.

Today, we ordered the marinated prime beef short ribs.

This is Songdo Galbi’s signature menu item. It costs 55,000 won per serving of 300 g, including the weight of the bones.

It is expensive. Samwon Garden charges 62,000 won for 200 g, although I remember that portion did not include bones. In terms of price, this may be one of Seoul’s most expensive options?!

This is two servings, totaling 110,000 won.

The meat is attached to the rib bones, although I am not entirely sure whether it is actually cut from the rib meat.. haha.

In any case, it is Songdo Galbi’s signature menu item.

A skilled employee grilled it for us, adding that charcoal-grilled flavor as it cooked. There is definitely something satisfying about watching it being prepared.

While we waited, I should introduce the side dishes, right?

They were exactly the same as those at the Walkerhill branch we visited yesterday.

The dishes themselves looked slightly nicer at the Pyeongchang branch, probably because it opened more recently...

The squid jeotgal on the left can apparently be purchased separately as well. It would probably be delicious with boiled pork and kimchi made at home. It is one of the signature side dishes.

The sweet pumpkin salad on the right also tasted exactly like the one we had yesterday. Just as Starbucks coffee tastes the same from one branch to another, it was fascinating that this restaurant produced the same delicious flavor so consistently. That is the power of a large corporation..

Wait! There was marinated soy crab, which I had not seen yesterday. They told us that it is not served when you order the pork ribs and is only provided when you order the beef ribs. There were two large bodies, so my wife and I shared one each, and we were both delighted.

On the right are fried eggplant and fried perilla leaves!

They tasted exactly like the ones we had yesterday... Exactly the same, and incredibly delicious... This place is truly amazing.

The japchae is seriously addictive too ㅠㅠ Once you start eating it, you cannot leave any behind...

On the right is the dipping sauce for the marinated beef ribs. You can add the greens served alongside it, like a salad, and eat them together.

By the time we had finished waiting, the meat had all been grilled....

The marinated prime beef short ribs were incredibly delicious...

I could hardly believe that beef ribs so tender they melted in my mouth could also have such a well-seasoned flavor.

We could only marvel at them as we ate.

Unable to resist my curiosity, I ordered one more serving of the marinated pork ribs.

I mentioned it in yesterday’s post, but they cost 28,000 won.

The marinated beef ribs are on the left, and the marinated pork ribs are on the right.

Personally, I found that the marinated beef ribs had a much more melt-in-your-mouth texture. The marinated pork ribs had a slightly firmer, chewier texture—similar to the firmness you sometimes notice when eating spicy stir-fried pork. I had not noticed it yesterday, but the difference became clear when I compared them side by side.

Which one tastes better is entirely a matter of personal preference, but for me, the beef ribs win..!

However, since the price per serving is twice as high... if you ask whether they are twice as delicious as the pork ribs, I would have to say no. Hahaha.

The important thing is that ordering both on the same day definitely allows you to compare them....

We shared some of the chilled noodles in broth that we had also eaten yesterday.

They cost 9,000 won. They are straightforward and delicious, with nothing to criticize—an exceptionally classic Hamheung-style chilled noodle dish.

They are delicious. You can simply order them.

Today, we ordered a bowl of scorched-rice porridge (3,000 won), but I did not take a photo..

The cubed radish kimchi served with it was still delicious. It is not easy to keep serving such fresh radish kimchi...

Once again, I was reminded that large corporations do things differently. The power of direct operation is remarkable..

To finish, we had sweet pumpkin sikhye again today.

There are not many photos, but we really cleaned our plates, eating three servings of meat along with all the side dishes before leaving.

A restaurant that people of all ages cannot help but love...

Finally, here are the celebrity autographs we saw while paying!!

Lee Yeon-hee is right at the front. Hahaha. There are not many Songdo Galbi branches in Seoul, so it is easy to see why this one is so popular. Hahahaha.

It seems they operate in Korean, Chinese, and Japanese as well. I think it would be especially exciting to come across one in Japan ^^

We had another truly delicious meal today.!!!

Conclusion

If you are looking for a restaurant specializing in marinated beef ribs, go straight to Songdo Galbi.!!!

We ate there yesterday and again today.

I must really like it if I was willing to eat there again so soon. And my wife agreed too, so we went together~~~

In my personal opinion, if you can afford it, the beef ribs are the right choice. The texture was softer and more enjoyable.

Parking at the Pyeongchang branch is extremely convenient. There is plenty of space, and it is such an impressive parking lot that you could even bring a supercar.

Given that there are many wealthy people in Pyeongchang-dong, I cannot shake the feeling that this restaurant was designed with them in mind...

In any case, this is a perfect restaurant with nothing lacking..

Taste: ★★★★★

Value for money: ★★★★★

Accessibility: ★★★★☆

Facilities: ★★★★★

Parking: Available.

You may feel that the prices are somewhat high. I feel that way too.

However, one major advantage is the consistent quality across branches, meaning you are unlikely to be disappointed no matter which branch you visit or when.

You might say it is a little expensive, but the side dishes are also genuinely high quality. I think you get what you pay for. There really are not many restaurants that make you eat two bowls of rice every time you visit....

I hope everyone who discovered this place thanks to me enjoys a satisfying meal..

Thank you for reading another restaurant review based on my own experience and expense,

I will strive to become a memorable restaurant coordinator through carefully selected posts. :)

This was Dr. Baek of the dental clinic, aspiring to become both a master of implants and a gourmet.

Thank you.!!