Yoogane | Popular Chicken Galbi Restaurant in Myeongdong
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The first local restaurant we’ve tried in our Seoul trip was Yoogane, a popular Korean restaurant known for its chicken galbi. It started operating back in 1981.
There are several Yoogane branches in Myeongdong, the one we visited was the 3rd branch, located on the 2nd floor of the building beside The FaceShop.
While Yoogane serves a range of Korean dishes, their specialty is galbi, with a wide variety of options to choose from.
Aside from that, there’s a self-serve section for their unlimited side dishes and I really enjoyed both the kimchi and the macaroni salad.
We ordered their staple dish, the Half and Half Chicken Galbi. I think this is a great option if you’re dining in a group where not everyone is a fan of spicy food.
I like how the dish was presented in one cast-iron pan, with half of it is spicy and the other half non-spicy, plus melted cheese right in the middle. There’s even a technique for mixing the dish properly to avoid blending the two flavors.
It was explained to us that once you’re almost done with the galbi, you add the fried rice and mix it with whatever is left in the pan.
We also sampled the seafood pancake.
It was a memorable experience since it was my first time trying galbi. I was completely satiated when we left Yoogane. For now, this is my top pick for a Korean dish :D
Recommendation: The Half and Half Chicken Galbi so you can try two flavors.
Tip: visit during off peak hours to avoid the crowd or book in advance via Redtable.
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IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER IN YOOGANE
Yoogane Information
Website: https://yoogane.co.kr
Address: 22 Myeongdong 8na-gil, Myeong-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Contact Number: +82 2-318-3367
Yoogane store store hours:
Monday to Sunday: 9:00AM – 1:00 AM
The large-sized Half and Half Chicken Galbi costs 49,500 won. However, the estimated spend per person at Yoogane is usually around ₩10,000–20,000 won, depending on your order.
NOTE: Prices may change with prior notice.
We paid in cash during our visit, but Yoogane also accepts credit cards.
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