Kang Ho-dong Baekjeong

On weekends and most evenings, this Korean barbecue giant in Chapman Plaza draws crowds of diners willing to wait for top-notch beef and pork combos and tabletop grills outfitted with cooking side pockets for cheese corn, kimchi and steamed egg. Though the wait time is formidable (we’ve been quoted two hours in the past at peak dinner hour), the patient among us will find themselves rewarded with excellent service, an amazing meal and a raucous atmosphere that practically begs for a round of soju. Our tip? Start with the house specialty: The lunchbox is a kimchi rice mix served in a tin box to tackle yourself or share.