The infamous Galbi (bbqed pork ribs). You get a bunch of plates of kimchi, cabbage salad, three different soups, pickled onions, lettuce, mushrooms, garlic, and some other stuff to throw on the grill and feast to your hearts desire. No need to worry about not finishing as you get more food than one person could possibly eat. Just cook at the table and enjoy. Mmmm..... Galbi!Why all of the metal bowls and chopsticks you ask? It's a tradition dating back to the Joseon dynasty when the ever diligent kings, concerned about security, insisted on using silver bowls and chopsticks as silver tarnished in the presence of poisons used in those days. The custom was then passed down to the commoners and stuck. The problem is that the common people could only afford baser metals. I wonder if they tarnished in the presence of poisons too? It really doesn't matter now as most local restaurants use stainless steel dishes. Sanitized and chilled the water cups keep the water cold on a hot day and this is a bonus!
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