Galbijjim 갈비찜
A traditional Korean dish, often served at celebrations. It consists of beef short ribs seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, and other ingredients, then simmered with vegetables for a long time. The dish is known for its tender texture and rich, sweet-spicy flavor. Variations include adjusting the spice level or using pork instead of beef. It is popular both as a home-cooked meal and in restaurants.
DAMSAN(담산)
Tamsan is conveniently located near Sinchon Station, making it easily accessible and a great place to visit. Due to its popularity, especially during meal times when long lines often form, it’s recommended to go early or make a reservation.
- Receive a number ticket at the counter.
- Enter the store when your waiting number is called.
- You can enter the restaurant once your entire party has arrived.
- Your reservation will be canceled if your number is more than five numbers past.”
- Return the number tag when entering the restaurant.
- Meal time will be 2 hours
INSIDE THE RESTAURANT
The restaurant has about 12 tables for 4 people, not too big nor too small, just the right size.
The staff are all young men.
When I visited with my family, all the customers were young women except my husband and children.
The staff is very friendly, they explain the menu and do all the cooking until the pot is cooked. The restaurant is highly rated in Korean NAVER Reviews for its detailed service.
MENU
For 2 persons:: 2 Galbijjim(등갈비찜) ∔ 1 Gongduree Rice(곤드레밥)
For 3 persons: 3 Galbijjim(등갈비찜) ∔ 2 Gongduree Rice(곤드레밥)
For 3 persons: 4Galbijjim(등갈비찜) ∔ 2 Gongduree Rice(곤드레밥)
It is a type of traditional Korean cooked rice. 곤들레 is a type of wild vegetable. This wild vegetable is added to cooked rice to enhance its aroma and flavor in a dish called 곤들레밥
A traditional Korean dish, often served at celebrations. It consists of beef short ribs seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, and other ingredients, then simmered with vegetables for a long time. The dish is known for its tender texture and rich, sweet-spicy flavor. Variations include adjusting the spice level or using pork instead of beef. It is popular both as a home-cooked meal and in restaurants.
Order for 3
Inside, there are Galbi, rice cakes, vegetables, etc.
It is simmered for about 10 minutes.
The waiter will set a timer and watch over it so you don’t have to do anything.
Side dishes

The soup with radish on the left side is called “dongchimi”(동치미) soup. It is a sweet and cold soup, If the galbijjim(갈비찜) is spicy, drinking it when it is hot will neutralize the spiciness.
The ribs are so tender that they melt in your mouth.
The rice cake is also chewy and excellent.
The soup is spicy, so if you do not wish for very spicy
「최대한 안 맵게 해 주세요]
(Please make it the least spicy).
(The least spicy one, please).
When I tell them that.
They said, they would make it as spicy as sin ramen.(신라면)
Location
●Address
5 Yonsei-ro 5da-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
●Opening Hours
11:00am~3:00pm
5:00pm~10:00pm
●Closed on Monday
TEL+82 5071357846