Are you looking for the best Spicy Dakgalbi 닭갈비 (or dalkgalbi) restaurants in the Pyeongtaek area? Then, here are seven spots where you can find this delicious, chicken goodness! Skip to the restaurant recommendation list immediately.
Where is Pyeongtaek?
First of all, these locations for spicy dalkgalbi exist in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Feel free to skip this section if you live in Pyeongtaek or know about the area.
Pyeongtaek-si is located in the southern portion of the Gyeonggi-do province. This large administrative district includes many different communities and cities including two US military installations: Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base.
In this blog post, South of Seoul provides addresses and phone numbers for each restaurant recommendation. we recommend using this information in either Naver Maps or Kakao Maps or Kakao Maps for the best results. We never encourage the use of either Google or WAZE within South Korea.
What is Spicy Dakgalbi 닭갈비?
Dakgalbi refers to chicken (닭) ribs (갈비). This might mean just the meat or still on the bone. For many people, within the English-speaking community, the term generally refers to a type of spicy chicken dish.
Spicy Dakgalbi consists of chopped chicken marinated in a spicy Korean sauce and stir-fried with ingredients such as cabbage, sweet potatoes, perilla leaves, rice cakes, and other ingredients. Since this dish is very popular, there are many restaurants that serve this flavorful dish. Also, the most popular version of this dish now includes melted cheese to dip your chicken and vegetables.
Many restaurants will cook your dakgalbi on the table after you order it. However, there are some that will bring it to your table after it is cooked. Either way, you may also get to customize dakgalbi with additional ingredients. Additional ingredients may include such items as: rice cakes, dangmyeon noodles, cheese, etc. We always love to get ours with extra rice cakes and plenty of cheese!
Additionally, the rice cake added to dakgalbi may include plain rice cakes, sweet potato-filled rice cakes, and cheese-filled rice cakes. Each restaurant may choose to include different rice cake combinations in their dakgalbi.
Some traditional spicy dakgalbi restaurants may not offer cheese as an option since cheese is not traditionally included in the dish. However, restaurants that don’t offer a cheese option become fewer and fewer over time as the topping increases in popularity.
Regional Versions of Spicy Dakgalbi
Additionally, different versions of spicy dakgalbi exist across South Korea. The most popular version of spicy dakgalbi comes from Chuncheon in Gangwondo. However, other options exist and it’s fun to try a variety of dakgabli options.
Other Types of Dakgalbi
English articles written about dakgalbi often misrepresent dalkgalbi as only referring to the spicy, chopped, marinated chicken cooked in a round, flat griddle-like pan. In fact, other flavors and preparation styles exist for dakgalbi including non-spicy options.
For example, you can also find grilled dalkgalbi marinated in different flavors such as ‘salted’ marinated. which has no spice added. Such versions of dakgalbi may even be available at the recommended restaurants in this post.
Visiting a Dalkgalbi Restaurant
Visiting different types of Korean restaurants may feel overwhelming when you first move to Korea. It helps to know what the dining experience may be like. The following YouTube shows one of our dalkgalbi meals. We hope it helps inspire you to try this delicious dish:
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Dakgalbi Restaurants in Pyeongtaek
The following recommendations focus on spicy dakgalbi restaurants in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.
Yoogane Dak Galbi Songtan
031-664-9233
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Hangul Address
경기 평택시 관광특구로 21
Namchuncheon Dalkgalbi
031-668-9278
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Delicious, spicy chicken cooked with cabbage and topped with cheese. This addictive dish isnt for those that shy away from spice.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 서정역로25번길 24-4
Gosoo Dakgalbi AKPlaza Pyeongtaek
031-646-6790
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Hangul Address
경기 평택시 평택로 51 AK플라자백화점 7층
Guguhing Dalkgalbi
031-692-2999
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This dakgalbi place near Pyeongtaek University also serves army stew; sides are self-serving and all you can eat.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 현신2길 28
Sun Chunchon Dalkgalbi
0316569978
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A popular spicy chicken cooked up hot and delicious.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 팽성읍 안정순환로 180
Yooganae Dalkgalbi
0316549980
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Spicy chicken sautéed with cabbage, onions, and rice cakes. Very affordable and a spicy food lovers delight.
Hangul Address
주소 경기 평택시 비전5로 20-24
KimchiRednecks Dakgalbi Videos
Dakgalbi might be my favorite Korean dish to make at home when we have guests. I love how quick and easy the dish comes together. The cheesy goodness with the spicy sauce mixes perfectly. And you can make everything up prior to guests arriving and then cook it directly on the table!
However, we also enjoy going out to enjoy dakgalbi at restaurants. I love seeing the additional items you can add to customize your dish. It’s also great to not have to worry about the cleanup at home!
Below, I have linked videos for you from our channel. We currently have one from where we cooked the dish at home. Also, we have two videos from local restaurants where we have enjoyed this fabulous dish.
Also, if you are looking for other content, our YouTube channel has restaurant reviews, cooking videos, and much more to di
How to Source Additional Information About These Locations
Whenever you have questions about things like business hours, you can use the free foreigner support app/phone number 1330. In addition, this is really helpful especially around holidays to make sure if a business will be open when you want to visit. With this app, you can prevent a wasted trip to a location when they are enjoying their regular day off or a holiday.
A Year to Learn Korean Cooking Series
Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. Time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that will offer 2-4 dishes to learn each month so that when you leave South Korea you have a slew of new dishes you feel comfortable making anywhere.
Be sure to follow the series so you can add some delicious Korean dishes to your weekly meal plans!
Join the Pyeongtaek Food & Fun Facebook Group
You are also welcome to join our Pyeongtaek Food & Fun Facebook Group. The South of Seoul moderated community of active and friendly Pyeongtaek international residents makes moving to Pyeongtaek easier. With so many different voices and opinions, it is always refreshing to see everyone’s adventures in our local community. In addition, all of the posts shared introduce our community to new places and old places that can feel new all over again.
While this list of dakgalbi restaurants in Pyeongtaek is not comprehensive of the entire area, we may have missed your favorite spot. Therefore, make sure to share with the community and share your favorite spots with us!
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