Hongdae Mulgalbi Main
홍대물갈비 홍대본점 · Korean BBQ
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Hongdae Mulgalbi is a Korean-style beef hot pot built around short ribs and thinly sliced beef simmered in a spicy broth with vegetables. The restaurant describes its signature dish as a combination of beef short ribs, shabu-style beef neck, water parsley and bean sprouts cooked together in a special spicy broth. The result is somewhere between Korean barbecue, bulgogi and a hot pot: the meat and vegetables are cooked directly at the table and eaten with the broth. The signature starts at ₩16,000 per person and requires at least two servings. The restaurant also offers a Rose Mulgalbi version and a milder beef bulgogi cooked with vegetables in a bonito-based broth. Recent visitor content describes the signature mulgalbi as spicy, savory and fairly concentrated, making it particularly suitable as a shared meal with drinks. The restaurant is on Hongik-ro, close to the main Hongdae area, and is also used for lunch as well as dinner.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
Fried Meat, in which thinly sliced beef is fried until crisp and served in pieces. A recent visitor compared the texture to a Korean-style crispy meat dish and also mentioned receiving fried shrimp as a reservation promotion. The current store listing additionally highlights the Rose Mulgalbi and Beef Bulgogi for diners who prefer something different from the spicy signature.
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10:30AM–11PM
NO BREAK TIME
OPEN DAILY
₩16,000–₩30,000+ / serving
Hongdae Mulgalbi is the main order and requires at least two servings. Expect a spicy, savory broth rather than dry grilled beef. The combination of short ribs, thin beef, bean sprouts and water parsley makes it a shared hot-pot-style meal. Rose Mulgalbi is an alternative if you want a creamier, less conventional version. Beef Bulgogi is the milder alternative for diners who do not want a spicy broth. Fried Meat is worth considering as a side if you want something crispy alongside the hot pot. The broth can be fairly strong and salty, so it is better suited to diners who enjoy bold flavors.
서울 마포구 홍익로 3-30 포도빌딩 1층3-30 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-3811
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