(Hyemin Lee)
Kim Brothers’ Philosophy of Meat is a fantastic Korean BBQ restaurant where the staff grills delicious, high-quality meat right in front of you. They have branches all over Korea, and fortunately, many of them are located near US bases. This restaurant primarily serves Iberico pork, which is much more luxurious and flavorful than regular pork. Iberico is a premium breed of pig produced on the Iberian Peninsula in Spain and famous for being used in making Spanish ham and its amazing taste and texture.
I tried various pieces of Iberico at this restaurant, and they were amazingly tender, juicy, and somehow had a similar taste to premium beef steak! In addition to this special pork, it was a treat to watch the professional staff skillfully grill the meat at the corner of our table. After they finished grilling, the staff placed the meat on a small stove to maintain its texture and warmth without losing heat. I was able to comfortably chat with my friend while enjoying perfectly grilled BBQ that never got cold.
The Iberico plates are priced between 18,000 won to 19,000 won for a 150g serving, which is more than reasonable considering the quality of the meat and the restaurant’s exceptional service.
Kim Brothers’ serves its meat dishes with grilled potatoes and mushrooms, and each person at your table receives a tray containing several different dipping sauces, including premium salt, ssamjang, and wasabi. The basic side dishes include salad, pickled onion, cabbage, and seasoned vegetables, all adding more delightful tastes to the meat. The menu also includes various side dishes such as bibim guksu (spicy noodles), fried rice, kimchi stew, and more.
In Korea, Korean BBQ is surely a must-try cuisine. However, not everyone is a fan of grilling their own BBQ at the table. And if you fall into that category, Kim Brothers’ Philosophy of Meat is the BBQ joint for you. Let them grill the meat to your liking while you enjoy your meal and quality time with your friends and loved ones.
Meat options & prices
Pork shoulder, neck ribs, belly: 17,000-19,000 won
Hanwoo (Korean beef) ribs and chuck flap tail: 32,000-39,000 won
Kim Brothers' branches near US bases
From Camp Humphreys – Pyeongtaek Sosabeol branch
Address: 37 Bijeon 5-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, Naver Map
Hours: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Phone: 0507-1495-1059
From Osan Air Base – Pyeongtaek Godeok branch
Address: 200-33 Godeokjungang-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, Naver Map
Hours: 4:30 p.m. – Midnight (Closed on Sunday)
Phone: 031-8029-2030
From Kunsan Air Base – Gunsan Susong branch
Address: 39, Dongsusongan-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do, Naver Map
Hours: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Phone: 063-471-1100
From Camp Walker/Henry – Suseong-mot branch
Address: 35 Muhak-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu, Naver Map
Hours: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Phone: 010-5786-4370
