Looking for the best Korean BBQ in Seoul? Grilling meat at your own table is one of the top things visitors want to eat in Korea, and Seoul has everything from cheap all-you-can-eat pork to MICHELIN Bib Gourmand grill houses with two-hour lines. This guide explains how Korean BBQ works, then lists our picks in Hongdae, Myeongdong and beyond, plus halal Korean BBQ and a price guide.
Also searched as 韓国 焼肉 and ソウル 焼肉 (Japanese), and 韓國烤肉 and 首爾烤肉 (Chinese).
Quick Picks: Best Korean BBQ in Seoul
| Area | Restaurant | Known for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hongdae | Eongteori Saenggogi | All-you-can-eat pork | ₩16,800 per person |
| Hongdae | Cheongdonok | 240-hour aged pork belly | ₩15,000 (150g) |
| Myeongdong | Wangbijib | Charcoal pork belly | ₩19,000 (150g) |
| Myeongdong | Yuktongnyeong | Staff-grilled black pork | ₩35,000 (2 servings) |
| Yaksu (Jung-gu) | Geumdwaeji Sikdang | Bone-in pork belly, Bib Gourmand | ₩19,000 (150g) |
| Samgakji (Yongsan) | Mongtan | Straw-smoked beef short rib | About ₩35,000–37,000 (280g) |
| Cheongdam (Gangnam) | Gilmok | Thick charcoal-grilled pork neck | ₩18,000 (200g) |
| Seolleung (Gangnam) | Dongria | Galmaegisal, staff-grilled | About ₩17,000–18,000 per serving |
How Korean BBQ Works
Samgyeopsal vs Galbi vs Hanwoo
- Samgyeopsal (삼겹살): thick pork belly, the most common and cheapest choice. Moksal (pork neck) is a leaner pork cut.
- Galbi (갈비): short ribs, often marinated in sweet soy. Dwaeji galbi is pork, so galbi is beef.
- Hanwoo (한우): Korean native beef, highly marbled and the most expensive option.
Ordering & Grill Etiquette
- Minimum order: most places require at least two servings to start. A serving is usually 150–200g.
- Who grills: at many popular restaurants the staff grill and cut the meat for you. Otherwise, wait until one side is browned before flipping, and cut with the scissors provided.
- How to eat: wrap the meat in lettuce or perilla with garlic, ssamjang (spicy bean paste) and kimchi.
- Finish with a meal: order doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), naengmyeon (cold noodles) or fried rice.
- Side dishes are free and refillable. There is no tipping.
Best Korean BBQ in Hongdae
Eongteori Saenggogi Hongdae (엉터리생고기 홍대점)
All-you-can-eat pork belly and neck at a budget price, listed by VisitKorea. Soybean paste stew and kimchi come with it.
| Address | 118 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul |
| Nearest station | Hongik University Station (Line 2), Exit 9, about 5 minutes |
| Hours | Daily 11:00–23:00 |
| Must order | All-you-can-eat samgyeopsal and moksal ₩16,800 per person (minimum 2 people) |
| Waiting | Walk-in. On weekends, arrive before 18:00. |
| Map | Open in Naver Map |
Cheongdonok Hongdae (청돈옥 홍대본점)
A charcoal grill house that focuses on domestic pork belly aged for 240 hours. Staff grill every cut, there is a full English menu, and it has been in the Blue Ribbon Survey four years in a row.
| Nearest station | Hongik University Station (Line 2), Exit 9, about 8 minutes. Hapjeong Station, Exit 3, about 6 minutes. |
| Must order | 240-hour aged pork belly ₩15,000 (150g), aged pork tomahawk ₩36,000 (360g) |
| Budget | About ₩20,000–40,000 per person |
| Reservations | CatchTable or Naver |
| Map | Open in Naver Map |
Best Korean BBQ in Myeongdong
Wangbijib Myeongdong (왕비집 명동본점)
| Address | 2F, 26 Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울 중구 명동8가길 26 2층) |
| Nearest station | Myeongdong Station (Line 4), Exit 9 |
| Hours | 11:30–22:00 (last order 21:15) |
| Must order | Charcoal pork belly ₩19,000 (150g), Korean beef sirloin ₩45,000 (140g) |
| Map | Open in Naver Map |
Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong (육통령 명동본점)
| Location | Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, about 3 minutes from Myeongdong Station Exit 5 |
| Must order | Aged pork belly, 2 servings (300g) ₩35,000. Staff grill for you. |
| Waitlist | On-site CatchTable kiosk (English, Japanese, Chinese) |
| Map | Open in Naver Map |
More food nearby: Myeongdong Food Guide.
Best Korean BBQ in Gangnam
Gangnam has some of the most talked-about Korean BBQ in Seoul. In addition, both places below have staff who grill at the table, so you can simply sit back and eat. Below, the notes come from visits by Revitguide reviewer 호미식 (Homisik), who rated each 4 out of 5, and are written in the reviewer’s own voice.
Gilmok (길목), Cheongdam
Gilmok grills thick cuts of domestic sow pork over charcoal in drum-style tables, a 2-minute walk from Cheongdam Station. Also, the menu is short: pork neck (moksal), pork belly with skin (ogyeopsal) and kkeopsal, plus grilled vegetables and a few sides.
This place deserves its own word: “Gilmok-sal.” On the way there, I read through the Revitguide reviews, and nine out of ten were about Gilmok’s pork neck. So I started with the neck, and from the first bite I understood why. Of course, lots of places serve thick pork now, but Gilmok’s neck doesn’t win on thickness alone. The inside keeps plenty of juice, and the outside carries a pleasant charcoal aroma.
Ordering at Gilmok: Neck First, Kkeopsal Last
Someone described it as steak-like, and I agree. Indeed, cut this thick, each bite bursts with juice, followed by smoke from the charcoal. It is good on its own. However, I liked it even more dipped in meljeot (salted anchovy sauce). The staff recommended the mixed vegetables. They were nice between bites of meat. Even so, if I came back I wouldn’t call them a must.
Finally, I finished with kkeopsal, lean meat with the skin still attached. In contrast to the neck, it has a different texture and a richer flavor. A whole plate might get heavy. Instead, a few pieces after plenty of neck made a great ending. In short, next time I would order the same way: start with the neck and finish with kkeopsal. At Gilmok, that formula is all you need. Revitguide reviewer 호미식 (Homisik) rated it 4 out of 5. Read the original review on Revitguide.
| Address | 10 Yeongdong-daero 129-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울 강남구 영동대로129길 10) |
| Nearest station | Cheongdam Station (Line 7), Exit 2, about 2 minutes |
| Hours | Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00 (last order 21:00), closed Sundays |
| Must order | Pork neck ₩18,000 (200g), kkeopsal ₩25,000 (2026 visitor reports) |
| Good to know | Staff grill for you. Expect a wait after 18:00. Visitors report it is corkage-free, so confirm before bringing wine. |
| Map | Open in Naver Map |
Dongria (돈그리아), Seolleung
Dongria is a pork BBQ restaurant near Seolleung Station, best known for galmaegisal (pork skirt meat). Staff grill everything over charcoal, and the menu also has a thick pork neck and dukkeobi, a skin-on cut.
My Visit to Dongria
Several top Revitguide reviewers had been here, and after reading their reviews I had to go. Because I expected crowds, I aimed for the quietest slot I could think of, 4:30 p.m. on a weekday, and walked straight in. It is famous for galmaegisal. Still, one cut felt like too little for a first visit, so I ordered the neck, galmaegisal and dukkeobi.
First of all, the meat was thick, tender and tasty. Best of all, the staff grill it for you over charcoal, so the meal is easy. Also, the first piece comes on a specially made spoon. Small details like this make it feel different from a typical BBQ restaurant. Therefore, it felt less like a plain BBQ joint and more like a place that had designed the whole experience of eating meat.
Why Dongria Stands Out for Korean BBQ in Seoul
The galmaegisal I was most excited about was as good as I had hoped. Above all, it was well seasoned and pulled off the grill at the right moment, so it stayed juicy. So after one bite, I could see why it is famous. Meanwhile, the neck was tender and thick, the kind of good neck you hope for at a great BBQ place. In addition, fatty parts are cut into small pieces that look a bit like chicken feet, which is fun to eat and to look at.
Dukkeobi and the Herring Roe Sauce
The dukkeobi stood out too. For example, it reminded me of hangjeongsal (pork jowl), but chewier and nuttier, and the rich flavor builds as you chew. I also ordered the special herring roe sauce, made with herring roe, sauce and truffle oil. Especially with wasabi, it tastes fresh and delicious. Personally, I loved it. However, the truffle was stronger than expected, and my companion found it a bit much. It may divide people. Even so, it is a fun combination worth trying once.
Overall, the meat was good, the grilling service made it easy, and the details, from the first piece to the sauces, were well thought out. Revitguide reviewer 호미식 (Homisik) rated it 4 out of 5. Read the original review on Revitguide.
| Address | Prime Building, 6-5 Seolleung-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울 강남구 선릉로86길 6-5 프라임빌딩) |
| Nearest station | Seolleung Station (Line 2, Suin-Bundang Line), Exit 2, about 5 minutes |
| Hours | Usually from 14:00 on weekdays and from 12:00 on Saturdays, closed Sundays. Listings differ, so check before you go. |
| Must order | Galmaegisal, steak-style pork neck and dukkeobi, about ₩17,000–18,000 per serving; herring roe sauce about ₩3,000 (2026 visitor reports) |
| Waiting | Write your name on the waiting list at the door. Your whole group must be there to be seated. |
| Map | Open in Naver Map |
Worth the Trip: Beyond Hongdae & Myeongdong
Geumdwaeji Sikdang (금돼지식당), Yaksu
A MICHELIN Bib Gourmand (listed in the 2026 guide) famous for bone-in pork belly grilled over coal briquettes. Expect long lines, often an hour or more on weekends.
| Address | 149 Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (서울 중구 다산로 149) |
| Nearest station | Yaksu Station (Lines 3, 6), Exit 2, about 4 minutes |
| Hours | Daily 11:30–23:00 (last order 22:20) |
| Must order | Bone-in pork belly (본삼겹) ₩19,000 (150g), kimchi jjigae ₩8,000 |
| Waitlist | Walk-in. Sign up at the CatchTable kiosk at the door, then wander until you are called. |
| Map | Open in Naver Map |
Mongtan (몽탄), Samgakji
Housed in a century-old building, Mongtan smokes its beef short ribs (udae galbi) over burning straw before they reach your table. It has one of the hardest waits in Seoul.
| Address | 50 Baekbeom-ro 99-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (서울 용산구 백범로99길 50) |
| Nearest station | Samgakji Station (Lines 4, 6), Exit 8, about 2 minutes |
| Hours | Daily 12:00–22:00 (last order 21:00) |
| Must order | Udae galbi (beef short rib, 280g with bone) about ₩35,000–37,000. Onion fried rice to finish. |
| Waitlist | On-site only. Register at the kiosk from about 11:00. The first order must be at least two servings, and everyone in your group must be there when you are called. |
| Map | Open in Naver Map |
Want something beyond pork belly? Also, grilled beef intestines are a Korean BBQ classic, and our gopchang guide explains how to order them. If your trip includes Jeju, read our Jeju black pork guide for the island’s famous heukdwaeji.
Halal Korean BBQ in Seoul
Most Korean BBQ is pork, but Muslim travelers do have options. Look for the Korea Muslim Federation (KMF) certificate on site.
- EID Halal Korean Food (이드), Itaewon: a KMF halal-certified Korean restaurant a few minutes below the Seoul Central Mosque, serving bulgogi (about ₩15,000), bibimbap and samgyetang. Itaewon Station (Line 6), Exit 3, then uphill. Open in Naver Map
- Busan Jib K-BBQ, Myeongdong: a halal Korean BBQ restaurant on Myeongdong 8-gil with no pork and no alcohol, grilling beef and lamb at the table. Confirm the current certificate when you arrive.
See also: Itaewon Restaurants & Halal Food.
Korean BBQ Price Guide
| Type | Typical price |
|---|---|
| All-you-can-eat pork | From about ₩16,800 per person |
| Pork belly or neck, à la carte | About ₩15,000–19,000 per 150g |
| Marinated beef short rib (galbi) | About ₩35,000+ per serving |
| Hanwoo (Korean beef) | About ₩45,000+ per serving |
| Stew, cold noodles or fried rice to finish | About ₩5,000–9,000 |
For two people eating pork, budget about ₩50,000–70,000 including a stew and drinks. Beef dinners cost much more.
FAQ
Where is the best Korean BBQ in Seoul?
For a famous meal, go to Geumdwaeji Sikdang (pork, MICHELIN Bib Gourmand) or Mongtan (beef short rib). For an easy evening near your hotel, Hongdae and Myeongdong have plenty of good options.
Can I eat Korean BBQ alone?
It can be hard, because most restaurants need a two-serving minimum. Some places will let a solo diner order two servings.
How much is Korean BBQ in Seoul?
Pork costs about ₩15,000–19,000 per serving, and all-you-can-eat pork starts around ₩16,800 per person. Beef starts around ₩35,000 per serving.
Is there halal Korean BBQ in Seoul?
Yes. EID in Itaewon is KMF halal-certified, and Busan Jib in Myeongdong serves halal beef and lamb BBQ.
Do I need a reservation for Korean BBQ?
Most popular places use an on-site waitlist kiosk instead of reservations. Arrive early, register, and come back when you are called.
Prices and hours were checked in November 2026 and can change. Check Naver Map before you go.
More Seoul guides: Best Korean Restaurants in Seoul, Myeongdong Food Guide, Michelin Restaurants in Seoul, or browse all Seoul restaurant guides.