Seoul Galbi Restaurant — Restaurant in Kuta

After a long business trip and enduring heavy traffic, I was strongly want samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) with a glass of soju. Having successfully completed a productive business trip, the perfect evening meal for any Korean is undoubtedly samgyeopsal with soju or somaek (soju mixed with beer). I searched on Google for a Korean restaurant near my accommodation in Kuta and decided on Seoul Galbi. However, after navigating through narrow alleys, I arrived at a small Korean restaurant with a sign that read "Samgyeopsal Delicioue Restaurant." The restaurant was situated in a charming and bustling part of Kuta. Although it was relatively quiet with no Korean customers, I placed my order for samgyeopsal with soju, full of anticipation.The deliciously grilled samgyeopsal was served promptly and neatly, and its taste and aroma were enough to relieve the day's fatigue. The staff were impressive with their friendliness and clear understanding of what needed to be done. Their prompt service in taking and delivering my dinner order was also...

i asked a Korean diner how the food was. he said it was just like Korea so I tried this evening. I had the kimchi stew (jigae) and it is authentic Korean food. it was served with a big bowl of rice and 3-5 side dishes. i will definitely go again to try other dishes, especially the beef bulgogi.

it seems to be a popular restaurant for Koreans because both times i stopped by, the restaurant had several Korean diners.

warning: when I walked into the restaurant, the bbq pork belly at the next table smelled horrible because it was frozen. although fresh pork is better, frozen pork doesn't smell if prepared properly (drain blood?). however, I'm very sensitive to that smell and taste because the customers who ordered it were enjoying it and another korean couple didn't mind/notice...

Back for round two, and this place nails the Korean food game in Bali. Seriously authentic flavors, my first visit hooked me up with some off-menu treats like bossam and kimchi pancake, which were awesome. They should totally add those to the regular menu.

It's tucked away in a Kuta alley, not car-friendly, but the spot, while not huge, feels roomy enough. Prices are in the middle, staff's cool. Tried the new dish with sambal mata .. tasty, but leans more Bali than Korea. Still, hands down, the best Korean...