Global FAQ

Q1. How were these restaurants selected?

A. They are the Top 5 samgyeopsal restaurants in the Seoul metro area, ranked by Siksin’s big data.

Q2. What kind of occasions are they best for?

A. Office dinners, family outings, late-night meals, and gatherings with foreign guests.

Q3. What’s the average price range?

A. About KRW 11,000–17,000 per serving (150–180g). Some places sell by the cut (600g) at around KRW 52,000–55,000.

Q4. Can I make a reservation?

A. Depends on the restaurant. Some accept group reservations only (Sadang), while late-night venues (Itaewon) help reduce peak wait times.

Q5. Parking & foreign guest tips?

A. Public transport access is best. For foreigners, highlight unique features like “aged cuts,” “special dipping sauces,” or the “don-mahawk” signature rib-eye cut.

1) Songpa — Godosik: Modern Aged Pork, Famous “Don-Mahawk”

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Key Point: Specialty aged pork served by staff, with the signature “don-mahawk” rib-eye cut.

Address/Hours: 28 Baekjegobun-ro 45-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul｜Mon–Thu 16:00–22:40, Fri–Sun 12:00–22:40 (Fri break 14:30–16:00)

Price Examples: Samgyeopsal (160g) KRW 17,000, Cheongyeopsal (180g) KRW 16,000

Restaurant Q&A

Q1. What should I order?

A. Don-mahawk rib-eye or cheongyeopsal, paired with two sauces: dried pollack salt and grilled scallion sauce.

Q2. Who to go with?

A. Guests who appreciate table-side grilling service, or foreigners.

Q3. Tips

A. Expect waits at peak times; stylish interior is good for photos.

2) Hwagok — Pig Back: Dry-Aged Sows & Hearty Side Dishes

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Official Naver Place

Key Point: Loved for over 10 years, offering aged pork with plentiful sides like balsamic salad and pickled garlic leaves.

Address/Hours: 35 Hwagok-ro 21-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul｜Daily 17:00–24:00

Price Examples: Aged sow samgyeopsal/moksal (180g each) KRW 16,000, Spicy char-siu ramen KRW 9,000

Restaurant Q&A

Q1. What should I order?

A. Aged samgyeopsal/moksal and the ramen side.

Q2. Who to go with?

A. Foodies and company dinners that appreciate variety.

Q3. Tips:

A. Go before peak hours; sides may sell out quickly.

3) Itaewon — Daeseong Butcher’s: 600g Cuts & Open Until 6 AM

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Key Point: Meat sold in 600g units, with a signature freshly boiled pork dish “Suyuk.” Open until 6 AM.

Address/Hours: 22 Seobinggo-ro 95-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul｜Daily 16:00–06:00

Price Examples: Fresh/Frozen samgyeopsal (600g) KRW 52,000, Suyuk KRW 55,000

Restaurant Q&A

Q1. What should I order?

A. Suyuk (20-minute prep time) or brisket with stone-grilled kimchi.

Q2. Who to go with?

A. Late-night groups or those who want generous portions.

Q3. Tips

A. Order suyuk early; great for a second-round stop.

4) Yeouido — Seogeulleongtang: More Than Soup, Famous Marinated Samgyeopsal

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Key Point: Pork belly marinated in soy sauce, grilled over charcoal. Complimentary blood-soup on request.

Address/Hours: 394 Yeouidaebang-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul｜Daily 12:00–22:00 (break 15:00–17:00)

Price Examples: Samgyeopsal (150g) KRW 13,000, Beef rib meat (150g) KRW 18,000, Seonji soup KRW 8,000

Restaurant Q&A

Q1. What should I order?

A. Marinated pork belly and blood-soup.

Q2. Who to go with?

A. Office workers for lunch or early dinner.

Q3. Tips

A. Complimentary soup availability may vary; check before going.

5) Sadang — Bokdon’s Pork & Chives: The Classic Pork Taste
 

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Official Naver Place

Official Naver Place

Key Point: Offers fresh, five-layer, and marinated pork belly. Chewy texture, favored by drinkers. Group reservations only.

Address/Hours: 68-14 Namhyeon 1-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul｜Daily 12:00–23:00

Price Examples: Fresh samgyeopsal (180g) KRW 15,000, Ogyeop (180g) KRW 12,000, Frozen samgyeopsal (180g) KRW 11,000

Restaurant Q&A

Q1. What should I order?

A. Fresh samgyeopsal, ogyeop, or marinated pork belly.

Q2. Who to go with?

A. Casual gatherings with drinks, or groups (reservation required).

Q3. Tips

A. No personal reservations; use public transport. Best enjoyed wrapped with fresh chives.