Dakgalbi, a popular dish hailing from Chuncheon, features tender chicken marinated in a spicy, gochujang-based sauce and grilled alongside a medley of vegetables, including cabbage, onions, carrots and rice cakes.

For an extra layer of flavor, many diners opt to add cheese, creating a deliciously gooey contrast. At many restaurants, a built-in cast-iron plate is placed at the center of the table, allowing diners to stir-fry the ingredients together as a group, making it a fun, communal dining experience.

The experience can get messy, so most places provide aprons.

Be sure to save some space for the fried rice at the end! Many restaurants cook the rice right on the same plate using the leftover sauce and meat from the dakgalbi. It’s often considered the best part of the meal.

(spicy stir-fried chicken, Korean-style chicken stir-fry, gochujang-marinated chicken)