The Meaty History Of Korean BBQ

Today on Weird History Food we are diving into Korean BBQ! Samgyeopsal? Bulgogi? Fusion? Where in time did these all originate? Join us as we go way way back to the Goguryeo Period in Korean history, all the way to Los Angeles in 2008 at the creation of the ubiquitous Kogi Korean-Mexican Fusion! What is your favorite kind of Korean BBQ, and most importantly, WHERE is it? ...Asking for a friend..
#korean #bbq #weirdhistoryfood

[@SandyMachoManRavage]

Galbi is one of the greatest food items ever created. Thank you Korea.

[@AnotherPaulShin]

Hearing the narrator list off a bunch of foods I grew up on was a level of happiness I didn’t know existed.

[@BrueDragon]

You guys need to do an episode on hotteok, tteokbokki, budae jjigae, Korean Fried Chicken, and buldak ramen, plus a any other Korean food

[@lisapop5219]

You missed the best meat, pork belly. It's best in Korea, they must have a different kind of pig that just tastes more flavorful. I'm a fan of almost all Korean food.

[@rickfreeman7892]

Its call higher fat content in meat. Fat equals flavour

[@anidiotv6.996]

It’s imported meat from the US since they don’t own land to make a lot of meat.

[@_barncat]

North korean food for when you need to go on a lil diet

[@lisapop5219]

@@anidiotv6.996 they have animals there 😅, When I lived there, they had an outbreak of hoof & mouth disease that had some crazy protocols to contain it.

[@10ftSamsquanchy]

Samgyeopsal is the best

[@SomeOrangeCat]

Bulgogi tastes like happiness.

[@sgt_slobber.7628]

BBQ Heaven!!!!!🤗🤗🤗

[@eggsaladsamich7396]

It tastes like my sister

[@LAWoman323213]

I am not Korean but I grew up in Korea Town (in L.A.) in the 80s. So Korean BBQ has been a part of life for many years.

[@Jon79w]

I grew up in near China town in Philly it was great living next to a whole different culture..I’ve learned a lot made good friend are the best tasting foods

[@ONCIE_Lee]

드디어 이 채널에서 우리나라 고기 문화가 다뤄지는구나.! (As a Korean I am happy about this ep.!

[@PhantomLover007]

Bibimbap is not a side dish. It is a whole meal in itself. You’re thinking of KimBap. Really do miss eating at the KSB‘s (Korean snack bars) on military basis. So much cheaper than eating in the States.

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

When I was in Korea teaching English, food everywhere (restaurants and grocery stores, as well as convenience stores) was a lot cheaper than in the US. At least in Daegu it was. But, I live in one of the cheapest states (Oklahoma) and Korea was still cheaper. That was in 2010, so maybe things have changed.

[@PhantomLover007]

@@MatthewTheWanderer that is very true.

[@letssee8397]

KBBQ is not a "Fad" - Its joined the American and International landscape of BBQ, Permanently

[@208jdog]

The other narrator is great in her own way but weird history doesn't feel like weird history without this narrator

[@MeloraCarabas]

They could have Patrick Steward or Morgan Freeman narrate a video and people would still comment that they prefer the original VA. And rightfully so.

[@dullday9919]

오 이 채널에서 한국것도 다뤄주네. Gee thanks.

[@lowkeybredhead8083]

As a Korean person I gotta say his pronunciation is pretty good

[@johnnyblue07]

Please do a video on Korean Fried Chicken and its surging popularity in the U.S. Thanks WHF!

[@mattblom3990]

I was an English teacher near Vancouver. Canada from 2007-2012 specifically for a Korean English academy. I got introduced to all these foods home cooked by one of the Academy's co-owners, a Korean lady, and it was phenomenal. Then came Korean fried chicken, being introduced to soju, and I was hooked.

[@kenmorales9855]

Korean BBQ always leaves you craving for more. It's so good. And Korean Fried Chicken is amazing. Even without sauce!

[@ZenKimchi]

Not bad, not bad. Could nitpick, but it's generally spot on. Great job!

[@parklola9417]

Huge fan of this channel and I’ve never expected you guys to cover korean food 😂 great job!

[@dennislogan6781]

You forgot mandu. Mandu can be filled with any meat. My wife and I love beef bulgogi mandu. They are heavenly.

[@redroninx289]

"This chicken is jooshy, tendur, full of rich ooo-mommy." - Mike Chen

[@DarkEmissary617]

I feel honored for this episode and nothing goes well with all this food than kimchi and kkakdugi.

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

I got to eat real, authentic Korean barbecue in South Korea itself a few times when I taught English in Daegu in 2010. It was really good and one of the highlights of my stay.

[@shortbutsweet]

It was a nice surprise to see a segment on Kogi BBQ. That was my gateway to KBBQ back in the day.

[@Jon79w]

I love bbq of every ethnicity and culture 😊

[@mattblom3990]

You guys gotta follow up with "The History of Korean Fried Chicken" now. It's destiny after this drop. It's huge out here in Vancouver, Canada.

[@mangrove]

I'm a public school teacher in Korea, and the school dinners are always great. It's always soem fantastic BBQ. I may be biased because I lived there for 7 years, but the city of Gwangju has the best food in the country.

[@johnnybtheshooter1457]

What about Korean noodles as a topic?

[@anthonybird546]

their glass noodles are divine

[@MeloraCarabas]

As a European I would love to learn about the difference in noodles in different countries.

[@-13eNnY-]

Wtf? You just completely forgot pork belly, or samgyeopsal? Unseasoned but the natural fat and meat of the pork belly naturally creates an incredible taste when grilled. It's literally one of if not the most popular meat in Korea. Cheap, easy to cook, does not need additional seasoning or marinating, cooks very quickly, and is delicious and flavorful.

[@jrebecca0195]

This video is making me hungry! 😋

[@rtyrsson]

Clearly the writer behind this episode loves Korean BBQ. I'm more caucasian than Casper the ghost but love Korean food so much I expanded my cable lineup to get Korean TV so I could watch cooking shows just so I could make galbitang whenever I wanted. Little did it occur to me I could find the same on KZbin. lol

[@damariuswingfield2144]

One of jobs is working at one of those. It's nice and the atmosphere is rather chill and laid-back.

[@kenneybis1097]

Cornstarch makes for a nice crust. I mix it with equal parts flour and fine sifted panko crumbs and then season to taste.

[@metal87power]

Americans: BBQ with vegetables? No way. It's a trick.

[@CheveeDodd]

I was stationed in Hawai'i and the Korean places were always my favorites. I miss Jun. I don't remember people wrapping stuff in lettuce or cooking at the tables.

[@jovanweismiller7114]

The last time I checked, Korea was about as far to the east of Central Asia as you can get without falling into the Pacific Ocean. So, I'm not sure how the people you mention as inventing the concept of what became KBBQ could be both 'central Asian nomads' & 'indigenous Koreans'.

[@Fearlesslyobedient]

Korean BBQ is a gift to humanity!!! 😊

[@terrywages908]

Best thing about being stationed in South Korea was the amazing people and food. Outside any active duty Army base in the US you can find awesome Korean restaurants

[@jons.6216]

Every decade seems to have its own food trend! The 70s, Mexican; the 80s, Benihana; the 90s, Thai food, etc.!

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks for this! 🔥🍙🥬

[@petergerling]

I live in South Carolina and the only reason I know this style of barbecuing is because I am into food but that trend must have missed us entirely 😅

[@iamthereddemon20]

Roy choi is very fun to say

[@leannevandekew1996]

The chef at my Korean BBQ had his thumb wrapped in cotton gauze. I only ate the kimchi.

[@BluMush]

Calling kbbq a fad is disrespectful. It is a lifestyle

[@sunilsajwani5707]

Hae Jang Chon Koreatown Los Abgeles- GO THERE!!!

[@kazuhasgloves]

우와! 엄청난!!

[@rmalmeida1976]

I feel blessed with growing up with galbi at least once a week and bulgogi a few times a week.

[@AkshatPatil-ck2zg]

I like kimchi

[@user-ym6gt8zz4v]

Many people find kimchi difficult to enjoy due to its sour flavor. I highly suggest pairing kimchi with BBQ, as it greatly enhances the taste.

[@badhollywoodscience]

BBQ the kimchi, it burns away the sour taste and makes it amazing.

[@cynwraeth1943]

If it tastes sour then it's old. Sour kimchi is best fried or boiled in its own brine with sugar and beef stock. The only flavors you should be getting from fresh kimchi is garlic, salt, tiny bit of sweet, red pepper and the cabbage itself. It starts getting a little sour after about a week and by 2 or 3 weeks its ripe for cooking.

[@badhollywoodscience]

@@cynwraeth1943 'Old'???, yo, it's fermented.

[@cynwraeth1943]

@@badhollywoodscience No, it isn't. Unless it's made the old fashioned way, which nobody does anymore, because refrigerators exist.

[@badhollywoodscience]

@@cynwraeth1943 get lrn, u dmb. Literally. Unless u thinking of different kind of ban chan.

[@chrismayer3919]

I wonder if Drykks could become a thing? (It’s my version of Korean Surf&Turf)

[@paulschrey3012]

I wonder if it will be the 21st century equivalent of fondue…incredibly hip and popular before falling in to obscurity

[@MrBlonde47]

Can’t believe you didn’t mention samgyupsal (pork belly). Most bbq places in Korea are literally named after this meat.

[@bigltmikyu-bigltradio6930]

I have a request for you to do a video on: The Weird History of Dad's Premium Root Beer

[@alanhyt79]

There's a local restaurant that has a spicy pork bulgogi that is addictive. I want to live in their kitchen.

[@victorlee447]

I'm surprised the opening line is "over the last decade". I live in NYC and we've had Korean BBQ since the 80s. Are there parts of the states that didn't have Korean food since the 90s?

[@steveshin820]

Wherever there are few Korean immigrants of course

[@christophermorales3175]

What country last to first to use chopsticks?

[@seanchen9265]

Nasi lemak next, please

[@bcatbb2896]

you know whats really funny, modern koreans eat more ramen than anything else in korea. i worked with a few korean students before at work and they all call their stews and such old people's food lol

[@anthonybird546]

I'm so happy that the Koreans stuck to their guns and didn't water down shit for anyone. Growing up in a town with a significant Korean population was a blessing for food.

[@nxios]

Idky but the narrator makes the video more interesting

[@asnpride]

I'm Chinese and I love Korean BBQ more than Chinese food.

[@puertoriconnect4611]

My wife’s the same way. Chinese but is OBSESSED with Korean food.

[@christophejergales7852]

Korean fried chicken is my favorite food.

[@chloeseo9607]

WHF에서 한국 고기를!!❤

[@SmallGuy845]

WTF this video is like 99% content from other KZbin channels. I bet it wasn't even approved by them all either.

[@FNHot]

I love Korean BBQ, but covid killed every single one in my city. I have to drive to Toronto now if I want it.

[@kimandre336]

I hope WHF could introduce eobokjaengban (어복쟁반), some simmered North Korean beef dish. My ancestry is from today's North Korea, but I was born in Canada.

[@crabrangoonfan]

SPICY PORK BELLY!!!!!!

[@KAYcaraballo]

Why am I, a Mexican American, tearing up at the recognition Korean food has gotten over the years???? Korean food has my heart and Seoul 😅

[@NewMessage]

I'm never getting back on my diet, am I?

[@AkshatPatil-ck2zg]

That’s so cool

[@gamemasteranthony2756]

I need to find one of these places. Anyone know a good Korean BBQ place in the Twin Cities MN area?

[@sayyanhmuong737]

Google search it

[@PatronOfTea]

Vid about Korean fried chicken?? I believe I learned Black GI’s brought it over to Korea during the war, correct me if I’m wrong

[@kimandre336]

Not necessarily by African-American personnels since South Koreans originally think of fried chicken as a popular American food in the 1950s-60s. First started by South Korean marketplaces around US military bases to fulfill that demand. We're talking about South Korea. It's better to have a less American point of view to understand Korean fried chicken.

[@RyanSandorRichards]

I appreciate that you stay true to your format and presentation. Too many channels jump the shark and go all bonkers trying to grab subs 😢

[@pavelplanzo7460]

Did he just say "All the wage"

[@markfigueroa1681]

Please forgive us of our sins narrator. Don't leave us anymore. We need you on both channels

[@RamonGJ]

What’s the other channel?

[@208jdog]

​@@RamonGJweird history

[@registereduser]

3:20 That’s what she said.

[@greenbroccolistudios1275]

Korean bbq supremacy :)

[@giraffesinc.2193]

YAAAAY OUR NARRATOR!!!

[@jerranspearman3369]

good video

[@btetschner]

A+ video! LOVE IT! Very unique cuisine!

[@user-kl9sr4ry6s]

mmmm

[@squidwardwithoutaclue]

Im watching Jewel in the palace rn and I'm craving Korean food so bad 😭 but they don't really have it where I live

[@katough]

I had duck while in s korea and the taste still taunts me from 20+ years ago.

[@elizabethabaya4435]

There’s a place in Broward county called Choongman Chicken. Best fried chicken ever (although it may also be the only Korean fried chicken place around these parts). I didn’t get the hype until we ate there.

[@user-mn2ju7tv8f]

Bibimbap isn’t banchan😂

[@sgt_slobber.7628]

Korea, (Culinary wise) has to be the Texas of the Far-East!!!!!🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷🤠🤠🤠

[@PBBoogie99]

The Atlanta Asian food scene is absolutely amazing.

[@cygnia]

First time I had Korean BBQ was early 90's back in Worcester, MA. The place was called Twins and they had tongue as an option (which was my first time trying that cut of meat). Food was terrific, but the business didn't last long...

[@Beyond-Earth]

❤

[@PatronOfTea]

Bulgogi is overrated-pork belly bebe 😋

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

Checking for Korean restaurants in Santiago of Chile right now 😂

[@davidgrace779]

I miss having kbbq in San Diego. We dont have that as far as I know in des moines⅖

[@estherhan1351]

Yes❤❤❤❤

[@andrewpcbuilds]

발음이 웃겨 ㅋㅋ

[@asprywrites]

HAHAHAHA 3:43 😅😂😅😂

[@KirkKiyosadaTome]

Please don't steal from good KZbinrs like @jimmykimtv or showcase idiots like Mikey Chen in homages to Korean food.

[@lynnleigha580]

You couldn't pay me to eat ANYWHERE that Yelp recommends

[@valeriorodrigues3351]

korean bbq is very good

[@sosumi_rogue]

The first Korean food I'd ever had in Chicago was in the late1980's. The place was called The Korean Restaurant. It was on Irving Park road and it was open 24 hours. My boyfriend at the time was the only white person in the place it was great. No Korean BBQ though, the kitchen made all the food. Sadly it's closed now.

[@theadd_gamer1182]

I worked at a Mongolian barbecue. Extremely flavorful and juicy food

[@hlebo]

What an odd, 1970s thing to say that "LA is primarily known for unpleasant things." The last time I checked, Southern California was one of America's most popular areas to visit, and also one of the most popular places to live. Get a grip on your LA-is-all-bad attitude.

[@elcoreano11]

I hope korean bbq doesnt become americanized like Chinese food. I recently ate at a korean restaurant with an excess of sugar in the kimchi. It really ruined the taste.