How to order Galbi (Ribs · 갈비) in Korea
Ribs — the cut, not the animal. Korean menus name the source in front: so-galbi is beef, dwaeji-galbi is pork, yang-galbi is lamb. Usually marinated in soy, pear and sesame and grilled at the table, though galbi-jjim braises the same cut instead.
Say it to order
갈비 주세요
Galbi juseyo
Quick facts
- 갈비
- gal-bi
- Not spicy
- ₩15,000–45,000
- About 40 min
- Easy
How to eat it
Grill until the edges caramelise, then wrap in lettuce with ssamjang. Cut the meat from the bone with the tongs and scissors provided rather than picking up the whole rib.
Do
- Offer meat to elders first before serving yourself.
- Grill for table-mates as a sign of generosity.
Local tips
- 숯불갈비 (charcoal galbi) is worth the premium over a gas grill.
- Check which animal the menu names — 양갈비 is lamb, not beef, and priced very differently.
Goes with
- Naengmyeon after BBQ is tradition
- Soju
- Beer
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Galbi (Ribs) in Korean?
- Say “갈비 주세요” (Galbi juseyo).
- Is Galbi (Ribs) spicy?
- No. Galbi (Ribs) isn’t spicy.
- How much does Galbi (Ribs) cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩15,000–45,000.
- How do you eat Galbi (Ribs)?
- Grill until the edges caramelise, then wrap in lettuce with ssamjang. Cut the meat from the bone with the tongs and scissors provided rather than picking up the whole rib.
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