How to order Lamb Ribs (양갈비) in Korea
Lamb rib chops grilled over fire, usually seasoned with herb salt and cumin rather than the soy marinade used for beef. A relatively recent arrival in Seoul, concentrated in Itaewon and the Chinese-Korean quarters.
Say it to order
양갈비 주세요
Yang-galbi juseyo
Quick facts
- 양갈비
- yang-gal-bi
- Not spicy
- ₩25,000–40,000
- About 40 min
- Easy
How to eat it
Grill to medium and dip in the cumin-chilli salt on the table. Eaten straight rather than wrapped, unlike most Korean barbecue.
Don’t
- Don't over-grill it — lamb goes dry faster than pork belly.
Local tips
- The cumin-and-chilli dip is the point — skip the ssamjang here.
- Halal-certified lamb houses cluster around Itaewon, so this is often a safe order there.
Goes with
- Beer
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Lamb Ribs in Korean?
- Say “양갈비 주세요” (Yang-galbi juseyo).
- Is Lamb Ribs spicy?
- No. Lamb Ribs isn’t spicy.
- How much does Lamb Ribs cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩25,000–40,000.
- How do you eat Lamb Ribs?
- Grill to medium and dip in the cumin-chilli salt on the table. Eaten straight rather than wrapped, unlike most Korean barbecue.
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