Seoul Garden BBQ Buffet

Hanjeongsik is known as the Korean set meal, an assortment of three to five (primarily vegetable) side dishes that are always served with soup, rice, and kimchi. Hanjeongsik is a common way to eat in Korea.

Bulgogi is a popular main dish served on Korean tables. It's a marinated beef dish. Bulgogi is often served wrapped in a lettuce leaf.

Many Asian countries have signature noodle dishes, and Korea is no exception. Naengmyoen is a cold dish, commonly eaten in the summer, of buckwheat noodles topped with egg, meat, and vegetables. Chapchae, or Korean stir-fried noodles, has a base of noodles, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Vegetables and/or meat are added to the chef's liking.

Naengmyeon can refer to a couple of different buckwheat noodle dishes served with a variety of vegetables, beef and even fruit. Mul naengmyeon is served in a light broth, often in summer. Bibim naengmyeon is somewhat heartier with the addition of bean paste, and is often considered an autumn or winter dish.

Did you know that nutritional experts describe South Korea’s traditional dietary patterns as healthier than many other Asian countries of comparable economic status? Traditional Korean cuisine is globally recognized as one of the healthiest cuisines in the world.

One of the most popular Korean dishes is bulgogi, which traditionally consists of grilled marinated barbecue beef. It is cooked by grilling over an open flame, so that it cooks in its own juices and does not need additional fatty oils.

Korean cuisine is heavy in soups and stews. One of the more popular Korean soups is called Kalbi-tang; though it is made mostly of short rib meat, it also contains a fair amount of clear noodles and bits of varying flavorful vegetables mixed in as well.

Kimchi is a low-calorie, high-fiber and nutritious side dish. It is a storehouse of a range of vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin C. It is also rich in essential amino acids and minerals such as iron, calcium, and selenium.

While Korea may share a spice palette with other countries and cultures, it is how these seasonings and spices are combined that infuses Korean cuisine to create a unique flavor profile.

In Korean cuisine, Samgae-tang is a chicken soup that is made of stuffed young chickens, ginseng, and glutinous rice. This dish is very popular in most regions of Korea, and is actually considered to be a national dish.

What is a Gujeolpan? Translated to nine-sectioned plate a Gujeolpan is a Korean dish that is served during special occasions. The dish includes a variety of meats and vegetables plus pancakes, and was once a traditional dish served to Korea’s royal court.

Kimchi is the national dish of Korea. South Koreans eat an average of 40 pounds of Kimchi annually and there are over a 180 varieties of Kimchi available.

Raw and cooked meats should be kept separately while barbecuing. It is also necessary to properly wash your hands after touching raw meat. This is to avoid food poisoning in the process of grilling.