Best Korean BBQ in Seoul
29 restaurants compared
Top 5 Korean BBQ in Seoul (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 29 restaurants:
- Gogigoon Kim ChoonBae, KRW22000.00 (Hongdae, Mapo-gu)
- Mapo Sutbul Galbi, KRW58000.00 (Nonhyun-dong, Gangnam-gu)
- Wangbijip, KRW18000.00 (Myeongdong, Jung-gu)
- Sancheon Sutbul Garden, KRW38000.00 (Euljiro, Jung-gu)
- Hongbaksa BBQ, KRW42000.00 (Apgujeong, Gangnam-gu)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 29 Restaurants Compared
Gogigoon Kim ChoonBae
Beef Neck (Sobo-Moksal)
KRW22000.00
Tender beef neck cut grilled over charcoal with a clean, savory flavor.
Mapo Sutbul Galbi
Premium Korean Beef Short Rib (Hanu Galbisal)
KRW58000.00
Unmarked premium Hanwoo beef short ribs with natural marbling.
Wangbijip
Beef Tartare (Yukhoe)
KRW18000.00
Raw Korean beef mixed with soy, sesame, garlic, and egg yolk.
Sancheon Sutbul Garden
Pork Neck (Moksal)
KRW38000.00
Tender pork neck cut from Jirisan pigs, showcasing the breed's quality.
Hongbaksa BBQ
Hanwoo Tenderloin (Deungsim)
KRW42000.00
Ultra-tender Korean beef tenderloin, the most expensive cut per gram.
Mapo Sutbul Galbi
Marinated Pork Ribs (Dwaeji Galbi)
KRW32000.00
Tender pork short ribs with the same plum juice marinade as the beef.
Wangbijip
Unmarked Premium Hanwoo Beef Short Rib (Sagol Galbi)
KRW28000.00
Pristine Hanwoo beef short ribs without marinade, allowing pure beef flavor to shine.
Sancheon Sutbul Garden
Seasoned Pork Shoulder (Moksal Yangyum)
KRW42000.00
Jirisan pork shoulder seasoned with house spice blend and grilled over charcoal.
Wangbijip
Beef Tongue (Hyungchange)
KRW21000.00
Paper-thin sliced beef tongue with subtle, refined flavor.
Gogigoon Kim ChoonBae
Pork Belly (Samgyeop)
KRW17000.00
Thin-sliced pork belly with balanced fat layering.
Kkubdang
Pork Belly (Samgyeop)
KRW19000.00
Thin-sliced pork belly cured for 15 days with balanced fat distribution.
Mapo Sutbul Galbi
Grilled Beef Tongue (Hyungchange)
KRW28000.00
Thinly sliced beef tongue with quick-cooking texture.
Pungcheonga Cheongdam
Grilled Pork Belly (Samgyeop-Gui)
KRW28000.00
Charcoal-grilled pork belly as a secondary option to eel.
Kkubdang
Pork Skirt (Galbijjim)
KRW19000.00
Flavorful pork skirt cut with marbling throughout.
Flowering Meat
Thick-Cut Pork Belly (Deun Samgyeop)
KRW17000.00
Standard thick pork belly slices cooked over charcoal without special scoring.
Pungcheonga Cheongdam
Grilled Beef (Beef Galbi or Beef Bulgogi)
KRW32000.00
Marinated or unmarked beef grilled over charcoal as a non-eel option.
Hongbaksa BBQ
Hanwoo Sirloin (Deungsim-Galbijjim)
KRW28000.00
Premium Korean beef sirloin with natural marbling, selected fresh.
Flowering Meat
Pork Neck (Moksal)
KRW16000.00
Lean pork neck cut grilled over charcoal for concentrated meat flavor.
Wangbijip
Beef Tenderloin (Deungsim)
KRW26000.00
Ultra-tender beef tenderloin sliced thin and grilled quickly.
Geumdwaeji Sikdang
Pork Neck (Deung Moksal)
KRW21000.00
Lean pork neck cut with tender, clean meat flavor.
Sancheon Sutbul Garden
Signature Salted Pork Belly (Jirisan Black Pork)
KRW58000.00
Fresh pork belly from Jirisan Mountain grilled over charcoal with just salt and pepper.
Mapo Sutbul Galbi
Marinated Beef Galbi (Galbi)
KRW45000.00
Tender beef short ribs marinated in plum juice and traditional Korean spices.
Wangbijip
Marinated Beef Short Rib (Hanu Galbisal)
KRW32000.00
Tender Korean beef short ribs marinated in traditional soy-based sauce.
Geumdwaeji Sikdang
Snowflake Pork Butt (Noonkkot Mogsal)
KRW18000.00
Premium pork shoulder with delicate fat marbling that resembles snowflakes.
Kkubdang
Pork Shoulder (Moksal)
KRW19000.00
Premium pork shoulder aged 15 days and grilled over Binchotan charcoal.
Flowering Meat
Flower-Patterned Pork Belly (Kkot Pieneun Samgyeop)
KRW19000.00
Premium pork belly scored into an intricate flower pattern, creating crispy edges when grilled.
Gogigoon Kim ChoonBae
Pork Neck (Moksal)
KRW18000.00
Thick-cut pork neck with concentrated meat flavor and tender texture.
Geumdwaeji Sikdang
Pork Belly (Bon Samgyeop)
KRW19000.00
Thick-cut Jeju pork belly with balanced meat and fat layers.
Hongbaksa BBQ
Premium Hanwoo Beef Short Rib (Galbi)
KRW35000.00
High-grade Korean beef short ribs selected fresh from the butcher counter.