Dae Sung Ro

Dae Sung Ro is a small but mighty K-Town BBQ joint known for its K-pop party vibes and kalbi tacos—yes, you read that right, tacos. Here, you can order a side of tortillas with onion and cilantro to turn your KBBQ into a Mexican fusion dish. But let’s be honest, meat and soju is the name of the game at DSR, where the vibe is best described as neo-industrial garage band. You'll understand what we mean when you start knocking back soju shots with your server and joining in on a singalong with the table nearby. The DSR combo ($88) feeds three and gives you a good bang for your BBQ buck: your choice of wagyu brisket or beef belly, plus kurobuta pork belly, house beef, marinated short rib, and either chadol doenjang or gochujang stew (both are delightful, but I'm partial to the chadol). Banchan is limited, and some á la carte dishes like dried filefish, cuttlefish, and fish cake soup aren't available until after 8pm—but that's not the case for incredibly thick pork jowl, radish kimchi fried rice, or steamed egg, which you'll definitely need to have a complete experience here. One thing to know before you go: DSR is one of the smokier spots in K-Town, so keep the suede and leather at home and tuck anything you want to protect from the barbecue smell inside your chair, which doubles as a cubby.