Korean BBQ in Apgujeong, Seoul: where Koreans grill

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Apgujeong Yeontan Gongjang 연탄공장 no complaints · recommended

Marinated short ribs · near Apgujungrodeo Stn Exit 5, 6 min

About 7 min walk from Apgujungrodeo Stn

11 bloggers ate here · 42 posts in this search named it · we read 11

recommended by 10 · complaints 0 · came back 6

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends 1
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Pork ribs grilled over coal are soft and a little smoky. · 9 bloggers
• You can sit outside at street-style tables with a beer. · 4 bloggers
• It is an old-style place, and the whole roof opens on nice days. · 4 bloggers
• The beef rib meat and thick pork belly are also good. · 3 bloggers

Note Seven posts came out between Aug 28 and Sep 9, 2026. Many titles use the same phrase, "Apgujeong Rodeo meat restaurant, galbi spot." None say they were sponsored, so some may be sponsored review posts.

outdoor seats 5 · short walk 4 · expect a line 2 · open late 1 · good value 1 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly)

Grill houseKorean

Udoncheong 우돈청 no complaints · recommended

Grilled pork · near Apgujungrodeo Stn Exit 5

About 6 min walk from Apgujungrodeo Stn

8 bloggers ate here · 60 posts in this search named it · we read 9

recommended by 9 (1 sponsored, not used for the order) · complaints 0 · came back 3

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends 2
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Staff grill the meat over charcoal for you, so you can just talk. · 8 bloggers
• Side dishes like green onion salad and pickled radish are generous and good. · 4 bloggers
• The pork belly is chewy and tasty, with no bad smell. · 3 bloggers
• The big pot of gochujang stew (spicy pepper paste stew) goes well with the pork. · 3 bloggers

open late 5 · short walk 5 · outdoor seats 5 · got in without waiting 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered saeng samgyeopsal (fresh pork belly) and Jeju ogyeopsal (pork belly with skin)

Grill houseKorean

Monggalbi 몽갈비 no complaints · recommended

Marinated short ribs · near Sinsa Stn Exit 1

About 15 min walk from Apgujeong Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 9 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends 1
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• The LA-style short ribs are thick like steak, tender and smoky. · 3 bloggers
• The marinade is not too sweet or salty. · 2 bloggers
• The owner is very kind. · 1 blogger
• Drinks are cheap for the area. · 1 blogger

short walk 1 · good value 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered thick LA galbi (marinated beef short ribs)

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Musik 무식 압구정점 no complaints · recommended

Grilled pork · near Apgujeong Stn

About 6 min walk from Apgujeong Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 6 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 3

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Thick pork belly and aged pork neck are rich and chewy. · 3 bloggers
• Several kinds of kimchi, free radish soup and self-serve sides come with it. · 3 bloggers
• Fair price for Apgujeong. · 2 bloggers
• You can bring your own drinks for free. · 1 blogger

good value 2 · open late 1 · short walk 1 · got in without waiting 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered pork platter (salt-grilled belly and thin neck)

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Ceramic House 옹기집 본점 no complaints · recommended

Grilled pork · near Apgujeong Stn Exit 3

About 10 min walk from Apgujeong Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 38 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Staff grill the pork on a clay plate, and it stays juicy. · 2 bloggers
• Well-aged kimchi and house ssamjang (dipping paste) go well with the pork. · 1 blogger
• Almost no smoke, so it is easy to talk. · 1 blogger

short walk 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered samgyeopsal set (450 g grilled pork belly)

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Hwayeon Sanjang 화연산장 no complaints · recommended

Grilled pork · near Apgujungrodeo Stn Exit 4, 3 min walk

About 8 min walk from Apgujungrodeo Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 13 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 0

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• The sweet marinated ribs on a stone plate are tasty. · 1 blogger
• Aged meat is grilled for you and is very juicy. · 1 blogger
• A neat full table with sides, stew and cold noodles. Good for groups. · 1 blogger
• The room feels like a cabin in the woods. · 1 blogger

short walk 1

They ordered aged beef ribeye jumulleok (lightly seasoned grilled beef)

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WOO MI HAK 우미학 압구정 본점 no complaints · recommended

Grilled beef · near Apgujeong Stn Exit 3

About 4 min walk from Apgujeong Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 3 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Top grade Korean beef sirloin is discounted on weekends. · 1 blogger
• Staff grill it all for you. · 1 blogger
• The lunch steak set is good value and comes with brisket and radish kimchi fried rice. · 1 blogger

good value 2 · short walk 1

They ordered lunch steak set (aged Hanwoo beef lunch special)