Hongdae grill house hanwoo sirloin set for two: Gogikkun Gim Chunbae

Hanwoo (Korean beef) and handon (Korean pork) secretly met up at Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch, a Hongdae meat spot~ ollae-kkolle~~🌸

A hanwoo-and-handon combo that's just right for two — a Hapjeong-area meat spot

Diced kimchi rice sprinkled with dried seaweed flakes, with great texture

And a half-and-half naengmyeon so nobody has to fight over cold broth vs. spicy mixed noodles

Why we picked Gogikkun Gim Chunbae for a Hongdae date-night dinner

If you're looking for a meat restaurant in Hongdae, Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch naturally comes to mind. It's a place with softly dim lighting perfect for a date, where you can enjoy rich, meaty hanwoo and handon.

And they have a grilling service where they cook the meat nicely for you, which makes it super convenient. I did an opening run for hanwoo at this Hongdae meat spot.

How to get to Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch, and where to park

Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch is on the 3rd-4th floors of its building. The 3rd floor is the main dining room, and the 4th floor is an annex for private/group bookings.

Even the door is unique~ push it to the side. And you have to duck your head to get in~ automatic neck and back stretch 😄😄 nice nice

• 📍 서울 마포구 홍익로3길 36 3층 (36 Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 3rd floor)
• ⏰ Daily, 3rd floor 12:00-23:00 / 4th floor 12:00-22:30
• ⭐️ Group bookings available
• 🚗 Recommend using the "Sinchon outdoor public parking lot" about 5 minutes on foot
• 🏃🏻‍♀️ Under 10 minutes on foot from Hongik University Station

Partitioned seats and the mood inside Gogikkun Gim Chunbae

The 3rd floor of Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch has partitions, giving it a cozy atmosphere~ great as a Hongdae date meat spot. **It's also a place featured on TV — 2015 Tasty Road episode 38 (Nov 7, 2015) for its Jeju fresh rib meat.

This place looks great for group bookings and gatherings too.

When you visit with a reservation, a basic table setting is already prepared~~

Gogikkun Gim Chunbae menu and prices

Gogikkun Gim Chunbae has hanwoo set / handon set / hanwoo-handon set menus. They're divided by number of people.

Side menu items include diced kimchi rice, doenjang-jjigae fried rice, water/spicy naengmyeon, kimchi noodle soup, beef brisket doenjang-jjigae, kimchi-jjigae, steamed egg, and rice~~

Receipt review event: what you get free

Choose one of: doenjang-jjigae, or kimchi-jjigae, or steamed egg, or pork skin!!!!

What we ordered at Gogikkun Gim Chunbae

• Hanwoo/handon 2-person set (600g) ₩118,000
• Half-and-half naengmyeon ₩7,000
• Diced kimchi rice ₩8,000

The banchan (side dishes) that come with the set

Green onion kimchi and wild garlic leaves, white kimchi and pickled onion, plus ssamjang, garlic, and salt — all the supporting cast assembled.

Shredded green onion salad and lettuce also make an appearance!

The 600g hanwoo/handon set for two, grilled at the table

Visual explosion! The hanwoo and handon meats arrive!!!! Today's hanwoo is sirloin!! The handon comes as pork belly and fresh rib meat.

Gotta shoot the back side too~~~ Mushrooms and corn come along too

First up, of course, is the hanwoo~~ oh yeah~

Sizzle~ the owner and staff check and grill the meat for you.

The meat is tender, savory, and soft, with juices bursting out everywhere. The more you chew, the more the meaty flavor fills you with joy.

And then it's the handon pork's turn. They grill the fresh rib meat first.

The thick pork belly is also chomp-worthy. The skin part especially is incredibly chewy, giving great pleasure in the chewing. The fat is rich and savory, bringing out the juicy flavor. Delicious, delicious.

Dip the pork in galchi-sokjeot (fermented hairtail innards sauce) for an upgraded savory kick.

Wrapping it in lettuce and eating it, I ended up polishing it all off in no time~

Half-and-half naengmyeon, 7,000 won

When you're torn between mixed or cold-broth naengmyeon, don't ask, don't argue — just order the half-and-half naengmyeon.

Fans of the refreshing cold-broth naengmyeon, this way~

Fans of the spicy-sweet mixed naengmyeon, that way~

Eaten together with the meat, it's a familiar, satisfying flavor, no question.

Diced kimchi rice, 8,000 won

The diced kimchi rice arrives in a generous portion. The kimchi is finely diced, so you get to enjoy it with great texture. It's not spicy, so you can eat it without worry.

A bite of kimchi rice, a bite of meat, carb heaven, chomp chomp chomp

It's also delicious to pile meat on top of the diced kimchi rice.

Is Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae worth it?

With soft lighting and a deep wood-tone interior, Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch is a great hanwoo and handon spot for a Hongdae date. The friendly owner and staff also grill the meat perfectly for you, making it even more satisfying.

It's also a great spot for Hongdae gatherings. I recommend it — you'll get to enjoy delicious hanwoo and handon without any regrets.