Mukbang Shows Restaurant in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • Jenny Segalowitz, the woman behind Mukbang Shows Restaurant in Abu Dhabi, says her success is a manifestation of years of prayers and lots of hard work. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Jenny Segalowitz, the woman behind Mukbang Shows Restaurant in Abu Dhabi, says her success is a manifestation of years of prayers and lots of hard work. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Mukbang Shows Restaurant recently opened on Electra street in Abu Dhabi. It's the second branch to open this year, with a third coming soon in Dubai
    Mukbang Shows Restaurant recently opened on Electra street in Abu Dhabi. It's the second branch to open this year, with a third coming soon in Dubai
  • Segalowitz with her husband and business partner Doug
    Segalowitz with her husband and business partner Doug
  • Sushmita, a server, grills a fresh striploin for Korean BBQ at Mukbang Shows Restaurant
    Sushmita, a server, grills a fresh striploin for Korean BBQ at Mukbang Shows Restaurant
  • A Korean BBQ served at Mukbang Shows Restaurant
    A Korean BBQ served at Mukbang Shows Restaurant
  • An Unlimited Korean BBQ, accompanied by more than seven variety of side dishes, starts at Dh59 at Mukbang Shows Restaurant
    An Unlimited Korean BBQ, accompanied by more than seven variety of side dishes, starts at Dh59 at Mukbang Shows Restaurant
  • Soy peanuts, a Korean side dish
    Soy peanuts, a Korean side dish
  • Side dishes served with the barbecue include kimchi, soy peanuts and various salads
    Side dishes served with the barbecue include kimchi, soy peanuts and various salads
  • Segalowitz's Mukbang Shows Restaurant is inspired by mukbang, or eating show, which originated in South Korea, in which a host consumes various quantities of food while interacting with the audience
    Segalowitz's Mukbang Shows Restaurant is inspired by mukbang, or eating show, which originated in South Korea, in which a host consumes various quantities of food while interacting with the audience
  • The interiors of Mukbang Shows Restaurant on Electra street, Abu Dhabi
    The interiors of Mukbang Shows Restaurant on Electra street, Abu Dhabi
  • Doug and Jenny Segalowitz with James Gaujardo, their partner and business manager
    Doug and Jenny Segalowitz with James Gaujardo, their partner and business manager
  • Korean Shakshouka served with garlic bread
    Korean Shakshouka served with garlic bread
  • Business lunch made of Sogogi soup, ribs, chicken and bolgogi
    Business lunch made of Sogogi soup, ribs, chicken and bolgogi
  • Korean side dishes at Mukbang Shows Restaurant
    Korean side dishes at Mukbang Shows Restaurant
  • Spicy chicken
    Spicy chicken
  • Premium meats such as Australian Wagyu, tenderloin, rib eye, and strip loin are part of the barbecue
    Premium meats such as Australian Wagyu, tenderloin, rib eye, and strip loin are part of the barbecue
  • Various drinks are also on offer
    Various drinks are also on offer
  • Guests can also change into hanbok or Korean traditional wear
    Guests can also change into hanbok or Korean traditional wear
  • The first Mukbang Shows Restaurant opened in Al Muroor in Abu Dhabi in January
    The first Mukbang Shows Restaurant opened in Al Muroor in Abu Dhabi in January
  • Segalowitz has plans to open a fourth branch later this year, as well as offering franchise options further afield in the Gulf
    Segalowitz has plans to open a fourth branch later this year, as well as offering franchise options further afield in the Gulf