Southern BBQ at the Songtan Pink Carts

As an Alaskan I'm a sucker for folks who step out of their comfort zone and take a risk on a dream, especially when they are doing it off the beaten track. It's a little something we call The Frontier Spirit, so when I found jps_bbq on Instagram a few months ago I knew I needed to track them down. For a while they were doing nights at the O'lounge Comedy Club near Osan Base but I always seemed to see the announcement too late.

A few weeks ago they announced they were going to start doing weekends in the Pink Carts and I jumped on the opportunity, rounding up the Songtan Language Exchange folks to come along with me. 

Needless to say, I was tickled pink with my sandwich, so much so that I went back the next day with my Southern Fried boy for some more sweet tea and bbq. Now is hooked as well.

If you love southern BBQ and have 5,000 won burning a hole in your pocket, get your butt over to Songtan, stuff your faces with deliciousness, and support another expat living his dream and making our lives a little bit more tasty.

The Pink Carts are located at toward the end of shopping strip walking away from Osan Gate. They are down the ally along the old train tracks. You can call jps_bbq with questions at 010-2626-7437

Nolboo Hangari Galbi

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Nolboo Hangari Galbi has officially reopened in Songtan on the main shopping street in front of Osan Air Force Base. If you are new to Korea and new to Korean food, this is an excellent place to get your taste buds acclimated. The side dishes are mild, the meat is excellent, the menus and staff use English, there is a stalked bar, it's easy to find, and the owners are lovely. In my opinion, it's the best place for BBQ on strip.

If you love meat, there is really no way to go wrong with this meal. If you want simple you can just order un-marinated meat, grill it and eat it. If you are more adventurous you can try a marinated meat topped with all the garlic, Korean sauces, etc. It's a meal for everyone, unless you are vegetarian, then you want to stay very far away. 

Korean BBQ is simple to order. You will chose a few delicious cuts of beef or pork which will come with various pre-set side dishes. These side dishes are refilled for free, so if you love them you can just ask for more. Once you are used to eating here other meat restaurants will be a piece of cake. 

The one important thing to note is that Korean BBQ is a meal meant for two more more. However, during lunch time individual soups and stews are available at Nolboo Hangari Galbi.

Name: Nolboo Hangari Galbi

Address: Pyeongtaeksi  Shinjangdong 315-8

Phone: 031-665-3737

Louis' Bar and Grill

Wednesdays have become my day for trying something new, so I was really exited to see Louis' Bar and Grill opening this week.  Since I've given up on passing my Korean exam I had all the time in the world to go see if Louis' lived up to their online talk of homemade pickles and quality food. 

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Since I think any joint claiming to be Americana can be directly judged by their BBQ sandwich,  I ordered without even looking at the rest of the menu. Without question, they delivered what they were selling and I was impressed.  Twenty years with a southern boy have made the slaw as important as the BBQ for me.  It's what has been missing on all the new sandwiches coming to Anjeong-ri.  Plus, the addition of the pickled onions and various hot sauces gave it the extra pop I look for in sandwiches I want to eat regularly.

Of course they have beer

In addition to lunch 11am - 2pm and dinner 4pm - 10pm, this weekend Louis' is going to start offering brunch from 10am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday.  Which I'm pretty excited about.  They were saying good things about biscuits and gravy, Eggs Benedict, omelets, homemade breakfast sausage, etc.   I'll be going back for that just as soon as I can.

LOCATION ALERT: The Louis' Bar and Grill Facebook page directions are totally wrong.  If you want to eat here its on the main strip located in front of the Camp Humpherys walking gate. It's on the left not far down the street located on the second floor.

Louis' Bar and Grill Brunch Menu

(One of our Two Best Eggs Benedict Selections)

JJ's American Diner

Best Meal in Town

Pyeongtaek Restaurants

That we love

Where to Go: JJ's American Restaurant Angeong-ri

Since moving to Korea The Harri-bou-bou, a born and raised Southerner, has been withering away without his BBQ sandwiches, while I have been crying myself to sleep over the lack of plantains in my life.  Then, out of the blue, our lives were changed when we found JJ's American Diner.  After four years without the taste of soul food, our hearts have found a home.

We originally tried it on a whim, because Braii Republic was closed and JJ's isn't far away.  To be honest, we had very, very low expectations since it advertises itself as an "American" restaurant which usually means either weird food or tasteless food.  Needless to say, we have never been so glad to be soooooooooo wrong.  Thus far, we haven't had any bad experiences at JJ's and we eat there a lot.  The food is fan-flippen-tastic.  Like, no joke.  Usually we stick to the pulled pork sandwiches, but last week The Harri-bou-bou went crazy and ordered the Macaroni and Cheese with Pulled Pork Panini. Mind blown.  We also had a sample of some country fried chicken they are working on, it was wonderful. 

 

Personally though, it's the Fried Dill Pickles and the Fried Plantains that make me get in the car and drive 20 minutes every week..  Just be warned, the plaintains will set you back a pretty penny, but if you are dying for the unique flavor it's totally worth it.

 

Pro Tip: If you like spicy then they have a special BBQ sauce you can order on the side, or on the sandwich.  This is my preference.  Also, they usually close for a short time between lunch and dinner so come before 2 and after 5.  Oh, and this isn't fast food, it's delicious food so just chill out and wait.

Address: New Camp Humphry's Main Gate.  Look for the building painted like an American flag.

 

Fried Dill Pickles

Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwhich

Fried Plaintains

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