Down a nondescript stairway in Seoul’s bustling Itaewon area lies Linus’ Bama Style Barbeque, a rustic, Southern-style restaurant with picnic benches, craft beer, and classic dishes such as brisket and pulled pork sandwiches—served with a side of coleslaw of course. Opened by Korean American Linus Kim, who grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, this was originally a pop-up shop. But word spread that this was authentic and delicious Southern barbecue, and the joint became an Itaewon staple packed with Koreans looking for a new experience and expats searching for a little taste of home in Seoul. Don’t forget to try the fried okra and the bacon jalapeno mac balls. 56-20 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
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Down a nondescript stairway in Seoul’s bustling Itaewon area lies Linus’ Bama Style Barbeque, a rustic, Southern-style restaurant with picnic benches, craft beer, and classic dishes such as brisket and pulled pork sandwiches—served with a side of coleslaw of course. Opened by Korean American Linus Kim, who grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, this was originally a pop-up shop. But word spread that this was authentic and delicious Southern barbecue, and the joint became an Itaewon staple packed with Koreans looking for a new experience and expats searching for a little taste of home in Seoul. Don’t forget to try the fried okra and the bacon jalapeno mac balls. 56-20 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
