Mid-Autumn Festival BBQ: Come here for the top 10 must-try Korean BBQ!

By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

With the Korean wave sweeping the globe, Korean food culture has gained widespread popularity, and among all, Korean BBQ stands out as the most enticing. As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, if you don’t want to bother with charcoal and ingredients but still wish to gather with friends and family to enjoy the deliciousness of grilled meat, why not invite your buddies for a Korean BBQ feast and experience a unique Mid-Autumn reunion?

Maple Tree House
CNN has hailed “Maple Tree House” as serving the best Korean BBQ in the world. It’s a popular BBQ brand from Seoul. Maple Tree House places the utmost importance on three key elements: meat quality, service, and comfort. The restaurant uses only the finest beef and pork, expertly cut using Korea’s unique butchering techniques to preserve the most premium parts of the meat. Coupled with top-notch cold storage facilities, it ensures the meat retains its optimal flavor and texture.

The staff are trained in Korea, and the service philosophy goes beyond meeting customer expectations. With a mindset of serving customers whenever needed, the restaurant offers high-quality products and services that have won over many diners. In terms of comfort, the interior design is modern and distinctive, incorporating natural elements such as wood and greenery, along with contemporary steel pillars and large floor-to-ceiling windows. The latest imported smoke extraction systems ensure a spacious and comfortable dining environment.

Shinmakpo Seagull
Shinmakpo Seagull is one of Korea’s largest and most renowned BBQ chains, with over 500 outlets worldwide, often referred to as 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. Moreover, it features an all-you-can-eat pork belly option starting at just NT$399 per person, with a “buy 3 get 1 free” deal for groups of four—making it a magnet for food lovers.

8-Colored Korean BBQ
Pork belly is definitely the star here. At “8-Colored Korean BBQ,” not only is the pork belly delicious, but the restaurant also offers the unique experience of tasting eight different flavored versions in one go. The flavors include garlic, red wine, pine needle, herb, curry, soybean paste, chili paste, and ginseng—eight distinctive seasonings that are sure to satisfy any Korean BBQ enthusiast.