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Galbi Restaurant

210 Long Street, Cape Town Central, South Africa
0214243030
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Cuisines: Korean
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Cheongju, South Korea
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22 reviews 22 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

After living in Korea for three years and recently moving back to South Africa, my wife and a friend and myself wanted to introduce our SA friends to Korean food, especially the "cook your own food" side of things. Everybody enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Sure, it's not quite like Korea but it was exciting experiencing the fusion of South African and... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Galbi Korean Fusion Barbeque is located off buzzy Long St. in the heart of happening Cape Town. I really wanted to try something different, and in foodie heaven, Cape Town, Korean Barbeque IS different. Located down a nice little alley, Galbi's premises are an orange painted, concrete floored, rough-and-ready, echo-y place. Not so inviting, and doesn't lend itself to easy... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

The setting is something else. Large wooden tables with mini braai areas built into the middle of each one. Friendly staff and helpful owner. If you ever complained about your meat being too raw or well done, Gulbi's have sorted out that problem entirely. They serve the raw, uncooked meat and you take the responsibility of cooking it. I loved... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

I was treated to an evening at Galbi for the dinner part of my Bachelorette's Party, and it was a wonderful experience. The main attraction of this restaurant is, of course, being able to grill your own food at your table. We ordered some Mushroom Shots and chili poppers for starters which both were our first grilling experience of the... More

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See 2 more reviews by Rat_Tails for Cape Town Central
Melbourne
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47 reviews 47 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

This is fusion food at its best - South African braai meets Asian cuisine. For mains, you order your protein raw but marinated. Examples included Springbok steaks marinated in curie and apricot, ostrich kebabs in BBQ sauce, tofu squares, and thin slices of local trout in lime and chili. You have a grill set in your table on which you... More

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See 6 more reviews by MELtoUnknown for Cape Town Central
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

Friendly service. Amazing food. Awesome experience and vibe! Went with a friend who stayed in Korea for a year. He claimed it is the best Korean food he has ever eaten. Also, they serve some non Korean dishes in a korean style which quite cool. I'm definitely becoming a regular!!!!!!

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bloemfontein
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013 via mobile

Possibly the most unique restaurant in Long street! Awesome food and great atmosphere!! Loved every moment of it.

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Midwest USA
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41 reviews 41 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

-What a great experience for a group of friends...sitting around a table, cooking over a small barbecue, in the middle of the table....sharing good wine....sharing some stories, some actually true...and spending time together...wow, just like the 70's,right..??!!! Sorry, wrong country... -We had an incredible time at Galbi's, made better by the tall lanky Afrikaner owner, Coenraad, (probably messed up his... More

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See 10 more reviews by GenoMIchiganYooper for Cape Town Central
Cape Town Central, South Africa
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39 reviews 39 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

The restaurant is tucked away in a little mall that runs between Long street and Bloem road, in the heart of the mother city's nightlife hotspot. The whole roof is decked out with round chinese lanterns and the most interesting bronze piping - which turned out to be the extractor fans which move right down to almost cover the cooking... More

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See 27 more reviews by Natasha S for Cape Town Central
Cape Town Central, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

A wide selection of meats/ veggies/ dishes for the braai. Was really yummy - will definitely go again.

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