Myeong Ga

What this place is

Long-running BBQ that Bangkok's Korean community rates among the best in the plaza: galbi, samgyeopsal, dolsot bibimbap, kimchi jjigae. Hanok-style interior. Cash preferred.

Its price level is $$ compared with the other venues in the same building, and it is open tue–sun 11:00–22:00 · mon reduced hours (call).

A Korean BBQ room: you order cuts by the plate and grill them at the table, with free refills of banchan (side dishes). The usual orders are samgyeopsal (pork belly), galbi (marinated ribs) and moksal (pork collar). BBQ suits a group better than a solo visit.

Good to know before you go

• Good for groups — Tables fit larger groups; 4–8 people is comfortable. Call ahead on Friday and Saturday nights.
• Mostly Korean regulars — The regulars are mostly Korean, which is a good sign for authenticity, though the English menu may be limited.

Getting there

The venue sits inside Sukhumvit Plaza at the mouth of Sukhumvit Soi 12, Khlong Toei. The easiest route is BTS Asok, Exit 2, then a 300 m walk toward Nana (3–5 minutes). From MRT Sukhumvit take the link to BTS Asok and follow the same walk. From BTS Nana it is about 5 minutes back toward Asok. Driving, there is a basement car park with the entrance on the Soi 12 side: roughly ฿30 for the first 2 hours, then ฿20 per hour. It fills up on Friday and Saturday nights.

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