Mapo BBQ

I think if you asked for cold water they would've given you some.

Kalbi - The best place IMO is Mapo Galbi across the street from the Murray Hill LIRR station. Their kalbi are cut into chunks from the bone, not cut into strips like most places. They use charcoal, which is a big plus in my book. The meat is tender, juicy , and sweet. At first you taste the slight saltiness from the meat, and...+READ I think if you asked for cold water they would've given you some.

Kalbi - The best place IMO is Mapo Galbi across the street from the Murray Hill LIRR station. Their kalbi are cut into chunks from the bone, not cut into strips like most places. They use charcoal, which is a big plus in my book. The meat is tender, juicy , and sweet. At first you taste the slight saltiness from the meat, and then you get the subtle sweet taste. It's awesome.

The price per order of kalbi is more than the standard rate but it seems like they give you more meat than a standard order. It's definitely worth slightly higher price. They also give a couple more freebies than the standard Korean restaurant. Last time we received a couple free OBs and a smaller portion of deon jang stew "service." Of course, the steamed egg is complimentary as well.

Their grilled fish is not bad, either. Other items (jap chae, pajun, soups) are pretty standard. But the star of the show is definitely the kalbi. Probably the best kalbi I've eaten in New York. If only they used scallions instead of sliced onion as the accompaniment for their kalbi.

The waitresses are very nice and are very accommodating as well. I like that place a lot - it has a homey sort of feel like a mom and pop run place, which I prefer over the bigger Korean establishments.-COLLAPSE / REPLY (23 Replies) (by birdsandtogs, created January 31, 2012)