OH BOK KOREAN BBQ | A Seoul-Style Oasis in Chile’s Culinary Desert

Finding a legit Korean BBQ joint in Santiago—run by a Korean uncle, no less—is like hitting the jackpot in this "food desert." A 30-minute wait? Worth it. 📍 Why It Shines ✅ Authentic Roots: Korean owner, homemade kimchi, and sauces that taste straight from Seoul. ✅ Budget Hero: ~15,000-20,000 CLP (≈$18-25 USD) per person for meat, banchan, and carbs until you’re stuffed. ✅ Banchan Freedom: Unlimited refills of kimchi, pickled radish, and bean sprouts—more generous than some spots in Asia! 🥩 Must-Order Guide 1️⃣ Combo for Four Pork feast (belly, collar, ribs)—thick cuts grilled over charcoal until crispy-edged and juicy. Pro Move: Wrap meat in lettuce with raw garlic, chili, and kimchi—Seoul in one bite. 2️⃣ Spicy Tteokbokki (Rice Cakes) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Chewy rice cakes drowning in sweet-spicy sauce so thick it coats the spoon. Carb nirvana: Mix the sauce with rice and dip your meat—life-changing. 3️⃣ Korean Salad Fresh greens tossed in tangy-sweet dressing. The perfect palate cleanser between meat marathons. ⚠️ Survival Tips Line Hack: Arrive before 1 PM on weekends—post-2 PM waits hit 30+ minutes. Order Formula: N-person combo + tteokbokki = perfection. Drink Pairing: Soju (Korean vodka) > Chilean wine for the full experience. 🕒 Practical Info Address: Av Vitacura 4085, Vitacura (Google the name directly) Hours: 12:30 PM - 11:00 PM (rare midday opening in Chile!) Perfect For: Asian-food refugees, meat addicts, and K-drama fans chasing a My Love from the Star moment. #SantiagoEats #KoreanBBQHeaven #ChileFoodHacks #SeoulInSantiago #MeatLoversUnite