KBBQ

KBBQ, or Korean barbecue, refers to the method of grilling meat, typically beef, pork, or chicken, in a traditional Korean style. It is a popular dining experience that originated in Korea and has since gained widespread international recognition. The core of KBBQ involves tabletop grills, allowing diners to cook various marinated and unmarinated meats themselves. Common cuts include bulgogi (thinly sliced marinated beef), galbi (marinated beef short ribs), samgyeopsal (pork belly), and dak galbi (spicy marinated chicken).

The grilling process is usually communal, with friends and family gathering around the table to cook and share the food. KBBQ is more than just a meal; it's a social event. Alongside the grilled meats, a wide array of banchan, which are small side dishes, are served. These banchan can include kimchi (fermented cabbage), pickled radishes, seasoned vegetables, and other small plates, offering a diverse range of flavors and textures to complement the meat.

Diners typically wrap the grilled meat and banchan in fresh lettuce leaves or perilla leaves, often adding ssamjang (a spicy paste) or garlic. This method of eating, known as ssam, is a quintessential part of the KBBQ experience. The interactive nature of cooking your own food and the variety of accompanying dishes make KBBQ a unique and engaging culinary adventure.