SAMWON GARDEN TRADITIONAL KOREAN CUISINE (04) 2359-4066 252, TaiZhongGang (Taichung Harbor) Road, section 3 Hours:11:30 am-2 pm, 5-9:30 pm Credit cards accepted. Parking available. 10% service charge.

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--By Uvia Chang, translated by Cara Steenstra

Those looking for authentic, traditional Korean barbecue can head to Samwon Garden Traditional Korean Cuisine, opposite Tunghai University. The traditional Korean-style restaurant building, with over 1,000 pings of space, and decor feature a mostly-wood structure, high ceilings and decorations like rattan chairs, tableware and utensils imported from Korea. This restaurant is the sister branch of Seoul's famous Traditional Korean Restaurant, established in 1976 and very popular with Korean celebrities such as Bae Yong Jun and Kim Hee Sun. The Taichung restaurant can seat up to 100 and has VIP rooms for business and social gatherings. The outdoor patio includes stage and audience seating areas for performances, making it a great place for bigger events like weddings or banquets. Stone tables from Puli are each equipped with small coal-fired stoves. The extensive menu includes Charcoal Grilled Prime Beef Sirloin (NT$700), Charcoal Grilled Seasoned Beef Short Ribs (NT$550), Charcoal Grilled Sliced Pork (NT$350). Other perennial Korean favorites include the Spicy Rice Cake Finger (NT$250), different styles of Pan-fried Pancakes (NT$300), Ginseng Chicken Soup (NT$788), and Rice Mixed with Vegetables & Meat in Hot Stone Pot (NT$250). Beer, red wine and other non-alcoholic beverages are also available.