WHY GO

Foodies with carnivorous tendencies would definitely get their meat fix in this spacious and airy Korean BBQ restaurant that serves up surprisingly exotic cuts.

At Shinmapo, the meats are cooked on a charcoal grill by a staff stationed at each table. If you order the signature spicy set, it comes with pork skirt, pork belly, pork collar, mixed grill platter and a bowl of cheese to accompany the meat. A good addition to the meat parade would be the signature pork shoulder and beef fingers.

What started off as a thick slab of pork belly is grilled and then sliced into bite-sized portions for the anticipative diners. Every cut is tender, juicy and impeccably flavoured with that addictive sweet-savoury Korean marinade.

When galmaegisal is served, you know for sure that this eatery stands out from its peers. The pork skirt meat is a rare and premium cut that’s only found between the ribs and belly of the pig. It is beautifully tender with crisp edges that exude deep flavours and a beef-like texture.

The volcano rice is a hearty dish and makes for a good carb accompaniment to the meat fest.