Sobok Galbi (Sobok Short-Rib House) Korean Food > Kkotdeungsim (premium ribeye) / Sogalbi (beef ribs) / Chadolbagi (thin brisket slices) restaurant in Chungnam - interior and dishes - Image 1
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Sobok Galbi

A decades-old Yesan galbi house famous for its classic beef-rib dishes and loyal local following; traditional flavors that drew national attention and TV coverage.

ChungnamKorean Food > Kkotdeungsim (premium ribeye) / Sogalbi (beef ribs) / Chadolbagi (thin brisket slices)
3.5
(14 reviews)
A long-standing beef-rib restaurant in Yesan (one of the town's three famous galbi houses), known for over 50 years of tradition. Locals and visitors alike come for its classic so-galbi dishes — it was even a favorite of President Park Chung-hee and has appeared on TV.

Local Tips

  • Known for both saenggalbi (fresh ribs) and yangnyeom galbi (marinated ribs) served by the portion
  • Old-fashioned, local favorite with TV history — expect steady crowds on weekends, so consider booking
  • Try a warming bowl of galbitang or a summer mulnaengmyeon after grilled ribs; parking available

Menu

Galbitang (beef short rib soup)17,000 KRW
Guksu (noodles)8,000 KRW
(raw oysters)34,000 KRW
(small)19,000 KRW
(scorched rice)4,000 KRW
Mulnaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles — summer menu)8,000 KRW
Bibim Naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles — summer menu)9,000 KRW
Saenggalbi 1 serving (fresh beef ribs)52,000 KRW
Seolleongtang (milky ox-bone soup)9,000 KRW
Yangnyeom Galbi 1 serving (marinated beef ribs)44,000 KRW
1.5kg (salted fermented small oysters)30,000 KRW

Practical Information

Category
Korean Food > Kkotdeungsim (premium ribeye) / Sogalbi (beef ribs) / Chadolbagi (thin brisket slices)
Address
9, Cheonbyeon-ro 195beon-gil, Yesan-eup, Yesan County, Chungcheongnam-do
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Operating Hours
Daily 11:00 ~ 21:00
Facilities
Reservations available,Parking available

Glossary

Eoriguljeot
Salted, fermented baby oysters used as a pungent condiment; commonly sold in jars and used to season dishes.
Gulhoe
Sliced raw oysters served fresh, similar to sashimi; best when in season and treated like a local delicacy.
Nurungji
The crunchy, toasted layer of rice stuck to the bottom of the pot; eaten as a snack or soaked to make a light porridge.