Korean BBQ Guide for Foreigners 2026: Cuts, Prices, How to Order & Etiquette Walking into a Korean BBQ restaurant for the first time can feel like a test — tongs, scissors, a dozen little side dishes, meat you grill yourself. Don't worry. This 2026 guide explains the cuts, how ordering works, what it costs, and the simple etiquette that lets you eat like a local. What is Korean BBQ? Korean BBQ ( gogi-gui, 고기구이 ) means grilling meat at your own table on a built-in grill. You order raw cuts by weight, cook them over charcoal or gas, then wrap the grilled pieces in lettuce with sauce and sides. It's social, hands-on and meant to be shared — which is why most restaurants expect at least two people. Know the cuts before you order Menus are split into pork and beef. Here are the cuts you'll see most often: Cut What it is Samgyeopsal (삼겹살) Thick, unmarinated pork belly — ...