Korean BBQ vs Hot Pot

Man. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been fortunate to have had Korean BBQ twice, and hot pot three times! They are both awesome to enjoy with friends, and are some of my favorite good eats.

Here are some of the pros and cons of each:

Korean BBQ Pros:

1. More flavorful

2. Can cook meats rare, medium, well, etc.

3. You can have thicker pieces of meat

Korean BBQ Cons:

1. TOO SMOKY! Your clothing, hair, and body will stink!

2. It’s extremely meat-centric. Where are the veggies?

3. You have to cook it really quickly or else it will burn.

Hot Pot Pros:

1. Come on…even though BBQ is more flavorful, it still tastes pretty damn good!

2. Because it’s boiled, a lot of the fat gets cooked out of the meat.

3. Lots of variety in the pot makes for a wonderful broth at the end.

Hot Pot Cons:

1. Food gets lost at the bottom of the pot too easily.

2. There is still a strong smell on your clothing, hair, and body after eating.

3. Everything goes in the pot: meats, seafood, veggies — and, sometimes you don’t want that to happen.

So….the bottom line? If it’s once in a while, I’d prefer to eat the BBQ. However, on a more frequent basis, I prefer Hot Pot. Still, both are great to eat with friends.