The charm of unlimited refills of pork ribs and vegetables in Shinsa Station Eunbi Galbi
The charm of robot first cut and unlimited refill of ssam vegetables at Sinsa Station Eunbigalbi
While looking for a new meat restaurant near Sinsa Station with my friends, I ended up visiting Eunbigalbi Sinsa Main Branch. Since it is located on the main street, there were always a lot of people, so I could have just passed by, but I really wanted to visit and decided to visit. I visited Eunbigalbi with half anticipation and half curiosity because of its unique concept of AI robots first cutting the meat and unlimited refill of ssam vegetables for 1,000 won. I would like to share my honest review of Eunbigalbi.
1. Location and first impression
Eunbigalbi Sinsa Main Branch is located about 5 minutes on foot from Sinsa Station. Since it is located in the heart of Gangnam, it is easily accessible, so I thought it would be popular as a place for company dinners. The exterior of the store has a modern and clean feel, and the interior is slightly visible through the glass window, giving off a sophisticated atmosphere. As soon as I entered the entrance, the staff greeted me kindly, which gave me a good first impression.
The interior was wider than I thought, and the spacing between tables was appropriate. However, I felt like the sound echoed a little. There were a lot of people who were having a company dinner or drinking, so the atmosphere was lively, but if you want a quiet meal, it might feel a little noisy. There were three of us, and we were able to sit comfortably at a table for four, and the seating arrangement was neat.
2. Menu and Order
Looking at the menu, there were various cuts of pork ribs, pork belly, pork neck, and makchang. In particular, the signature of this restaurant is that the meat is grilled by an AI robot! The meat that comes out grilled quickly is grilled, so it is a perfect system for busy modern people. We ordered the signature pork ribs (48,000 won for 750g) and garlic beef ribs (60,000 won for 500g).
As a special event to commemorate the launch of garlic beef ribs, if you order a plate of pork ribs and then order garlic beef ribs, you will receive a 50% discount.
While waiting for our order, basic side dishes were set on the table, including ssamjang, garlic, lettuce salad, kimchi, and pickled onions. Especially thanks to the unlimited refill event for 1,000 won per person for ssam vegetables, lettuce, perilla leaves, and vegetables were provided in abundance. The vegetables were fresh and good to eat with meat, and I was satisfied because I could refill as much as I wanted.
3. The charm of the AI robot first-cut system
The biggest feature of Eunbigalbi is definitely the system where the AI robot first-cuts the meat. I could see the robot grilling the meat from the kitchen, and it was amazing and efficient. The first-cut meat was quickly cooked on the grill, so there was almost no waiting time. This was a huge advantage for us, who visited hungry.
The pork ribs were well-seasoned and had a sweet and salty taste.
The garlic beef ribs were seasoned without first-cut, and the garlic really stimulated my appetite. The ribs were sizzling on the charcoal, sweet and chewy, and the savory ribs were already in both hands... Is there anything special about Mul-A-Il-Che?ㅋ
4. Taste and Service
I was satisfied with the taste of the meat overall. The pork ribs were not too seasoned, so they were easy to eat, and the garlic beef ribs were delicious when wrapped in vegetables. It was a little sweet overall, but not too sweet, so it was okay.
You might think, "What's with the 1,000 won per person for the vegetables?", but it was nice to be able to eat as much fresh vegetables as you want, such as water parsley, angelica, and vegetables.
The service wasn't bad either. The staff handled our requests quickly even though they were busy. However, because there were so many customers, it took a while for the meat to come out after we ordered, but thanks to the first-order system, it was quick after that.
5. Atmosphere and Disappointing Points
The atmosphere was lively and casual. It was the perfect place to enjoy meat and drinks with friends or colleagues. However, if you want to have a quiet conversation, it might be a little uncomfortable. Maybe because of the sound-emitting structure, I felt like the conversations between tables were mixed. This may vary depending on the time of visit or the location of the seat.
Another regrettable point is that the parking space is narrow. It is inevitable that parking is difficult because it is near Sinsa Station, but it would be better for those who drive to find a parking lot in advance. Fortunately, we used public transportation, so there was no inconvenience.
6. Overall Review and Recommendation
Eunbigalbi Sinsa Main Branch boasts a unique presence among Gangnam meat restaurants with its differentiated charm of AI robot first-time system and unlimited refill of vegetables. The quality of the meat is also excellent, so I will definitely try other menus on my next visit. The price is reasonable considering the price of Gangnam, at 12,000~24,000 won per person. It was even more reasonable because there was a one-pan menu and additional discount system. Thanks to that, I regret that I only had meat. I will wait for the other side menus next time.
If you want to enjoy meat casually with friends or experience a different system, I highly recommend Eunbigalbi. However, if you prefer a quiet atmosphere or parking is important to you, I think it would be good to consider this before visiting. I want to visit again next time and try the makchang, samgyeopsal, and the rest of the side dishes!
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