Dong Il Jang Restaurant

the concept is similar to Chosun Galbee, serving prime meats for higher price but I liked Chosun Galbee better

Until Dong Il Jang, I was a Korean BBQ naysayer. The stuff I'd had was either super Americanized, or so focused on fatty meat that I had to really psych up my digestive system days in advance. But this place is the real deal. The meats (especially the roast gui) are really fresh and tasty. The sides (banchan), especially the noodles and kimchi that come with the meal, are fresh and flavorful. But for me, it's the dish whose name escapes me -- it's a platter of already pre-stir-fried, bright red-colored meat that is a mix of sweet and spicy, and it's the best.



Atmosphere is cozy yet lively, just what it should be for the shared, messy, yummy group experience.