Dish guide

Where Korean officials eat Korean barbecue: 8 places, and how to order

One per province from 7,139 Korean barbecue places officials paid 3+ times.

Data story · compiled from public expense records · As of Wed, September 30

Officials paid 3 or more times at 7,139 Korean barbecue restaurants across Korea.

In each province we took the place officials paid most often that has a KakaoMap photo — 8 in total.

The places

1. Ojanggalbi (오장갈비)
Galbi (grilled ribs) · Seoul Jung-gu
Officials paid 733 times · All from a single agency
Signature: Anchangsal · grilled beef skirt (₩43,000)
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2. Namheunghoegwan (남흥회관)
Meat & BBQ · Jeonnam Suncheon-si
Officials paid 555 times · All from a single agency
Signature: Deungsim · beef sirloin (₩45,000)
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3. Hanammisomyeongpumhanu (하남미소명품한우)
Meat & BBQ · Gyeonggi Hanam-si
Officials paid 422 times · All from a single agency
Signature: Deungsim · beef sirloin (₩52,000)
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4. Daewonhanumyeongga (대원한우명가)
Meat & BBQ · Gwangju Seo-gu
Officials paid 370 times · All from a single agency
Signature: Yukhoe · raw seasoned beef (not fish) (₩36,000)
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5. Hambatsikdang (함밭식당)
Meat & BBQ · Gangwon Hoengseong-gun
Officials paid 356 times · All from a single agency
Signature: Hanwoo · Korean beef
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6. Songhawon (송하원)
Meat & BBQ · Busan Gijang-gun
Officials paid 303 times · All from a single agency
Signature: Yukhoe · raw seasoned beef (not fish) (₩35,000)
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7. Yuksan (육산)
Meat & BBQ · Sejong Sicheong-daero
Officials paid 235 times · All from a single agency
Signature: Galbi · marinated grilled ribs (₩19,000)
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8. Kkeomeokdwaeji (꺼먹돼지)
Meat & BBQ · Chungnam Hongseong-gun
Officials paid 224 times · All from a single agency
Signature: Jeongsik · set meal
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Many barbecue places only take orders for two portions or more — if you're solo, check before you go.
Some places grill for you, others let you grill yourself. Side dishes and lettuce are usually refilled on request.

Expense records show where officials keep paying — not a taste guarantee. Check hours and prices before you go.