Exploring Philadelphia 🥩

As someone who has lived in Philly for five years, I always felt the city lacked a standout Korean BBQ spot—until a friend introduced me to this hidden gem! Now, I can confidently say our BBQ game is strong 💪🌟 ✨ Kim’s Restaurant ✨ 🏠 Address: 5955 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120 💰 Price per person: $50–70 This cozy family-run BBQ joint doesn’t even have a website. Run by a Korean grandmother who speaks little English, it’s one of the few places in the Philly area serving authentic charcoal-grilled meat—and it totally deserves its 5-star Google reviews 🔥 🥩 Raw Galbi (Original Beef Short Ribs) A restaurant’s plain grilled meat truly tests the quality of ingredients and grilling skills—and Kim’s definitely delivers! You can taste the difference in their beef. Grilled expertly by a skilled Korean staff member, the outer layer is perfectly charred and crispy, while each bite bursts with juicy flavor. It’s seriously melt-in-your-mouth delicious! 🥩 Short Rib Finger (Marinated Beef Ribs) We also ordered marinated beef ribs, a personal favorite because of their well-distributed fat and tender texture 🥓. The marinade here seems simple—just soy sauce, honey, and garlic powder—which doesn’t overpower the beef’s natural richness. Personally, I prefer the non-marinated version, as the marinated ribs can get a bit heavy after a while. I wish they offered an unmarinated beef rib option too! 🥗 Side Dishes The banchan (side dishes) here are seriously next level—refreshing and palate-cleansing. Highlights include two types of pickled radish and a savory mixed vegetable dish (japchae-style). The vegetables have a slight bitterness that leaves you feeling refreshed after the meal. You’ll just have to try it to understand! 📌 Tips We ordered two meat portions for two people and were fully satisfied. Each portion is generous, meant for one person. If you’re dining in a group, consider trying their tomahawk steak—it gets rave reviews online! The restaurant is popular with local Korean families, so if you’re planning a weekend visit, go early or make a reservation! We went on a weekday at 6 p.m., and by the time we left, the place was nearly full. It’s that popular 🔥 #PhillyFoodie #KoreanBBQ #CharcoalGrill #HiddenGem #PhillyEats #FoodExploration