glu up Thai co.,Ltd (Sookdal Korean BBQ)
92/1, 92/2, 92/3 Rama I Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
For a Korean BBQ chain with genuine Seoul roots, Sookdal executes the premium table-service model better than most Bangkok newcomers. The dedicated griller per table removes the guesswork from cooking times, which we think is the single feature that separates competent Korean BBQ from great Korean BBQ. Beer is available on-site, making it a solid group dinner option in central Bangkok.
The name says it plainly: "Sookdal" is Korean for "Experienced Master," and the brand has operated on that premise since its Seoul founding in 2014. What started as a single concept in South Korea now runs locations across Japan, Cambodia, Indonesia, the United States, and Thailand, with the Bangkok branch occupying a three-unit shophouse address at 92/1, 92/2, and 92/3 Rama I Road in Wang Mai, Pathum Wan.\n\nThe kitchen's anchor is wet-aged meat. A dedicated R&D team behind the brand developed the aging protocols, and the cuts that arrive at the table reflect that investment. Every set menu includes free-refill Japchae and salad alongside Korean Odeng soup, so the meal is structured rather than purely a-la-carte. Alcohol and beer are available, which rounds out a longer group dinner without requiring a separate stop.\n\nService is the distinguishing operational detail. Sookdal assigns one staff griller per table, meaning guests are not expected to manage coals, timing, or doneness themselves. Staff are trained specifically for this role. It is a labour-intensive model that requires meaningful floor staffing.\n\nThe venue is dine-in only with no delivery or takeaway listed. Hours run 11 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and extend to 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Practical note: the restaurant does not take reservations through the standard channels for walk-in traffic, and a queue at peak hours is possible given the format. Coming as part of a group during off-peak lunch hours is the lower-friction entry point.