Mashita Galbi Jjim keeps its menu narrow and its focus tight. The galbi jjim arrives in one size — massive — a bubbling pot of braised short ribs piled with oversized tteokbokki and carrots, finished with a gooey cheese topping melted via blowtorch, the kind of portion built to be split among a table. The mandu rounds things out as the other dish worth ordering.
The room is casual and unfussy, and compared to other spots known for the same style of galbi jjim around the city, tables here turn over without the long waits. Regulars point to generous portions and strong value as reasons it keeps a steady following in Russian Hill.
The room is casual and unfussy, and compared to other spots known for the same style of galbi jjim around the city, tables here turn over without the long waits. Regulars point to generous portions and strong value as reasons it keeps a steady following in Russian Hill.