SK Korean BBQ

About the Business

Specialties

The Peninsula's Original Grill-At-Your-Table, All-You-Can-Eat, BBQ house, since 1991. We feature Ranch-To-Table American Wagyu beef and local purveyors of the freshest meat and produce.

History

Established in 1991.

In Korea, friends and family gathering around a BBQ to grill and eat together is a cultural tradition. To fill a void left by the lack of Korean BBQ restaurants in San Mateo County, the original owner established, Seoul Kalbi Korean BBQ in 1991. Tried and true, fresh and authentic, our signature items - recipes that Mrs. Kim perfected over several decades - remains unchanged. We continue to use real wood charcoal, a unique and authentic experience becoming increasingly rare as most are turning to the convenience of gas grills. Known to his friends as a "charcoal enthusiast," Drew hopes to share his passion for the flavors that wood coal brings to meat.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Drew L.

Business Owner

Since 1991, Seoul Kalbi Korean Bar-B-Q has been the Peninsula's original, All-You-Can-Eat, grill-at-your table BBQ house that uses real wood charcoal. In 2017, Drew, a long time patron was sharing a bottle of SOJU (Korean wine) with the previous owner, Mr. Kim when he revealed their plans to retire and close the restaurant. Having been a caterer, and a charcoal grill enthusiast, Drew offered to take over and keep the business going. The main challenge of keeping the flavors and recipes authentic was not a problem when Mrs. Kim, the heart and soul of every dish, met Drew's wife, Kerry. They had an immediate connection for food, family, and hospitality. For months, the Kim's trained Drew and Kerry as if they were their own kids, passing on secret recipes to the next generation.Today, Drew and Kerry are keeping things classic, while working to enhance quality and atmosphere. Mr. Kim plays golf while Mrs. Kim enjoys her leisurely time and often drops by the restaurant to check on things.