Kalbi (also spelled galbi) is a Korean dish consisting of grilled ribs, typically made from beef short ribs, though pork ribs can also be used. The word "galbi" means "rib" in Korean. The dish is often marinated in a sweet and savory sauce that usually includes soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and other ingredients, which tenderizes the meat and adds rich flavor. Kalbi is commonly cooked on tabletop grills, often by the diners themselves, and is a staple of Korean barbecue cuisine
. There are variations such as LA galbi, which features thinly sliced short ribs cut across the bone, popular in Korean-American communities
. In Hawaii, kalbi has evolved to include local ingredients like brown sugar, making it sweeter than the traditional Korean version that often uses Asian pear in the marinade
. In summary, kalbi is a marinated and grilled Korean-style short rib dish known for its sweet, savory, and umami flavors, enjoyed widely in Korea and Korean diaspora communities
