Just before Princess and I returned back to Singapore, we went for another round of KBBQ featuring the rare and delicious Hanwoo (Korean beef).
WooBros originally started in Osaka, Japan. Their halmeoni 할머니 (Korean for grandmother) was the founder and used to run a Korean restaurant in Osaka. She came up with the “Secret Sauce” made in-house and continued legacy through the three generations.
The goal of WooBros is to supply premium quality meat with cost-effective wine in a modern interior design. The taste of Korea’s best 1++ (No.9 marbling) ranked beef cattle at affordable price, enjoyed together with good company.
After we placed our order, the customary banchan was served. Only a limited selection was presented which was kind of disappointing.
한우 육회 Beef Tartare
Yukhoe 육회 is Korean style beef tartare. It differs from the Western version with its distinctly sweet and savoury flavour profile, prominent use of sesame oil, and addition of crisp, julienned Korean pear, served with a raw egg yolk on top.
Mix it all up, and you get a really enjoyable appetiser where the quality and natural flavour of the Hanwoo 한우 come through. This is because Hanwoo contains less fat when compared to Wagyu, so it tastes beefier and yet has the same melt-in-mouth texture.
두꺼운 한우우설 Thick Cut Beef Tongue
Useol 우설 is a cut of beef made from a cow’s tongue. This piece of meat has a delicate taste and aroma, being soft, mild in flavour, and with just the right amount of moisture. Cow tongue has a chewy texture and is somewhat fatty due to its high-fat content, but it remains tender and juicy.
1++ 한우 안창살 (소금) Hanwoo Beef Thin Skirt with Salt
A beef connoisseur’s choice, anchangsal 안창살 is skirt steak that is cut of beef from the inner diaphragm of the cow. It has rich meaty flavour and the savoury flavour of the intestines due to its position in the cow, and have a satisfying, chewy texture.
It can be grilled on its own or marinated, as in yangnyeom anchangsal 양념 안창살(marinated skirt steak). I opted for the natural flavour, seasoned with only a pinch of salt so that you can fully enjoy the interesting texture and flavour.
This rare, ultra-tender cut of beef is one of Korea’s best-kept BBQ secrets — juicy, flavourful, and grilled to perfection. Hot off the grill, dipped in sesame oil, wrapped in fresh lettuce with garlic and gochujang, it’s a bite you won’t forget.
진갈비 (양념) Boneless Marinated Galbi
For the next cut, I went for something more common and traditional, the yangnyeom galbi 양념갈비 (marinated beef ribs). The “yangnyeom” marinade is their grandma’s secret recipe of a blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and a natural tenderiser and sweetener like an Asian pear or apple. It is not spicy and a good introduction to Korean BBQ, affectionally abbreviated to KBBQ.
The meat is marinated for at least a few hours, often overnight, to absorb the flavours and tenderise. The high sugar content in the marinade requires careful cooking to caramelise the meat without burning it.
Although it is the most common cut and favourite order in most KBBQ, it all boils down to the skill of the person grilling the meat. Unlike ordering steaks in a steakhouse, you need to get the meat grilled long enough for Millard reaction to kick in to get the maximum flavours. And because of the marinade, you get the caramelisation as well, so that why it’s popular among KBBQ lovers.
There are many KBBQ in Myeongdong area, and WooBros is one of the better ones. The quality of the beef was good, but the service was so-so. Although they grilled the meat for you, they didn’t even bother to ask about doneness. There were only a few tables occupied, so they were not even busy. Nevertheless, if you are in the area and do not want to queue at Wangbijib, this is a good alternative.
Woo Bros Grill & Bar 우형 제
127, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea 04536
Tel : +82 50-71391-0742 (Reservations)
Visited Aug 2025
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