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Korean BBQ tastes savory, slightly sweet, and deeply smoky, with meat seasoned in soy, garlic, sugar, sesame, and pear. This guide walks through the core flavors, the side dishes (banchan) that balance the grill, and the key Korean words to know before you order.
Korean BBQ and Korean fried chicken are the two Korean meals most common on American dinner tables. They work on opposite principles — BBQ is grill-your-own and communal, fried chicken is delivery-first and social. This guide explains both and what to order at each.