Mapo Galbi

Wow! I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant.
I would give it 5 stars if the atmosphere was a bit more pleasant, it needs a bit of remodeling/​updating.
You sit under fluorescent lighting in booths that are sectioned off by flimsy Asian screens, it’s nice if you like privacy.
They didn’t have some of my favorite Korean dishes, like seafood pancake or chap chae, but that was probably a good thing or else I would’ve over ordered.
We had the marinated Galbi that we grilled at our table, the portion was great and it was delish!
We also ordered Bibimbap which was mediocre and a Sam Gyup Sal stir fried in gochujang (sweet, mildly spicy fermented red chili paste), it was pretty good if you like gochujang (which I do) because that’s all you can really taste.
I was VERY HAPPY with the banchan (side dishes that come with your order). It was a great variety and high quality!
The price is on par with what you’d expect of Korean food… kinda pricey.
I would definitely go back again!

This has been one of my favorite eating experiences in DF! Really delicious, authentic Korean food. We ordered a full spread from grilled beef and squid, hot pot bi bim bap, soup and of course all the small plates of kim chee, and other deliciousness. Everything was top notch, and the service was very attentive.
I don’t remember what we paid, but it was a deal for the quality and amount of food. Highly recommended!

Al lado de Na de fo en la calle de Liverpool, está el pequeño y acogedor restaurante Ma Galpi. El dueño, un hombre sonriente de mediana edad, casi siempre se encuentra en la entrada, dando la bienvenida o despidiéndose de sus clientes. A cambio de otros restaurantes coreanos por la zona, el menú es menos amplio, ofreciendo una variedad de cortes de carne para la típica parrillada coreana hecha al centro de la mesa y algunos guisados y sopas. Para acompañar la comida, tienen una excelente selección de «banchan», platitos con varios tipos de fermentados y entraditas coreanas. Preparan un delicioso bibimbap que puedes pedir frío o caliente en un dolsot, un tazón de piedra. Yo prefiero el bibimbap caliente asi que el calor del tazón hace que se vuelva crujiente el arroz del fondo.
Si sales de Ma Galpi con ganas de llevar unos goodies coreanos a casa, tienen una tiendita al lado del restaurante en dónde puedes comprar kimchi, pepinillos encurtidos, carne de res congelada y otros productos caseros.