Mid-Autumn Festival Goes Big with Korean Flair: Top-Rated Korean BBQ Joints

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported

In recent years, the Korean wave has swept across the globe. Beyond its popular dramas and entertainment, Korean food culture has also ignited a huge trend. With the Mid-Autumn Festival here, not only can you enjoy outdoor barbecues, but foodies might also want to gather some friends and head to Korean BBQ restaurants to experience a different kind of festive barbecue. Below, we recommend eight top Korean BBQ spots — meat lovers, be sure to take notes.

1. Shinmabu Seagull

Shinmabu Seagull is one of Korea’s most famous BBQ restaurants, with over 500 chain outlets worldwide, earning the reputation of being "LV-level" Korean BBQ. Staying true to authentic Korean flavors, it offers not only grilled eggs by the grill but also signature dishes like Seagull Meat, pork platters, and beef platters. In addition, it features an all-you-can-eat pork belly option starting at NT$399 per person, and a “4 people go, 1 person free” group deal — attracting many food lovers.
 
1st Branch: No. 35, Lane 131, Yanji Street, Da’an District, Taipei City
2nd Branch: 4F, No. 123, Xining South Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City

2. Samgyeopsal in Eight Flavors

Pork belly is definitely the star here. “Samgyeopsal in Eight Flavors” Korean BBQ doesn’t just serve delicious pork belly — it lets you try eight distinct flavors in one sitting. The flavors include garlic, red wine, pine needles, herbs, curry, doenjang (Korean soybean paste), chili paste, and ginseng. These unique seasonings are sure to satisfy any Korean BBQ enthusiast.
 
Taiwan 1st Branch: No. 3, Lane 10, No. 223, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
Taoyuan 2nd Branch: 2F, No. 11, Datong Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City
Banqiao 3rd Branch: No. 134–136, Section 1, Zhongshan Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City