I have yet to try this style of food for the first time, I have not been able to find a nice Korean BBQ place in my city, but without a doubt they are very trendy here in Spain.
I also think it's fun sometimes to go out and try new things, traditional food will always be the best for the locals but trying new flavors is another way to travel the world. And by the way, I have heard a lot that in the Netherlands people eat very little typical food xD. Is that so?
I like what you say about actively working on your own food, it's quite out of the ordinary and definitely fun. Bon appetit!