Yeongyang Charcoal Grilled Ribs — Restaurant in Gyeongju-si

The meat here is very good, and the prices are quite fair considering the quality. The marinated prime rib is particularly delicious and isn't spicy at all. While the tenderloin was out of stock during our visit, the prime rib was excellent. I highly recommend the marinated version over the salted one.The service is a bit rough but efficient and still kind.

A major caveat is that you can't book for the same day, and if you book in advance, you need to pay for your food at the booking step. We were lucky to find a table when we walked in, but it was almost full. It's worth visiting for the quality of the meat alone, but plan ahead if you want to ensure a spot, and have a plan B just in case you can't...

Come for the beef ribs. Barbecued over charcoal by the best cook ever (yourself) so if it sucked there’s only yourself to blame. Anyway good meat. Not much to say about the side dishes. For the end, doenjang jiggae is pretty natural looking. To save time just tip the entire rice bowl into the soup and finish it all. You can be a local and wash it all down with Soju. Me? Nah. Soju overpowers the taste of nice beef. Not cheap. But if you’re from Seoul it’s reasonable. The owner doesn’t seem to be driving a Rolls Royce or have family members behind the counter with gold chains, so be happy you’re not contributing to their...

Quick thank you to 사장님 of the restaurant for enabling solo travellers like me to enjoy top class Gyeongju Hanwoo beef barbecue. There are many places that turn away solo travelers (including a famous one in Gyeongju) due to economies of scale and quantity but I'm so thankful this restaurant welcomes solo diners! Being open and considerate like that made my trip 1+++등

And yes the food is amazing! 차마살 was unfortunately sold out (as it was sunday) but 갈비살 was also phenomenal. English menu available, as with efficient but courteous service...