# Korean beef dining in Mapo, Seoul: 25,000-won lunch at Moyeon Mapo - By Seoro (https://superchart.com/en/@blue-saucer/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@blue-saucer/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@blue-saucer/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/index.md) ## In short Moyeon Mapo is an all-private-room hanwoo (Korean beef) dining restaurant near Exit 1 of Mapo Station in Seoul. A couple booked the lunch special charcoal-grilled seasoned hanwoo and pot rice set (25,000 won) through Catch Table, and the highlight was the abalone butter soy sauce rice, mixed with marinated abalone, soy sauce and butter, plus the beef grilled over charcoal and plated at the table. Moyeon Mapo fills up 20 minutes after opening, so reserving lunch ahead is the only way in. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F, Yeongu Building, 318 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (near Mapo Station Exit 1) - **Lunch special: charcoal-grilled seasoned hanwoo with pot rice**: 25,000 won - **Lunch sirloin & pot rice set**: 48,000 won - **Pyongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles, lunch)**: 16,000 won - **Premium hanwoo tenderloin (150g)**: 72,000 won - **Premium hanwoo yukhoe (beef tartare with ikura and uni)**: 47,000 won - **Premium sirloin (150g)**: 63,000 won - **Premium seasoned sirloin (150g)**: 63,000 won - **Premium fresh short ribs**: 93,000 won - **Signature outside skirt steak**: 83,000 won - **Moyeon signature pot rice**: 13,000 won - **Authentic Pyongyang naengmyeon (broth or spicy)**: 13,000 won - **Premium hanwoo doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew)**: 12,000 won - **Seating**: All private rooms; the smallest room seats 4 - **Opening time**: 11:30 a.m. - **Reservations**: Lunch bookings via Catch Table - **Also note**: The lunch set menu is available on Saturdays too *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* A truly satisfying lunch at Moyeon in Mapo, a Seoul favorite ![Exterior of Moyeon Mapo, a hanwoo dining restaurant near Mapo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-01-1dcwe-900.webp) ## Where is Moyeon Mapo, and how far is it from Mapo Station? It's a well-known spot near Mapo Station Exit 1, already famous as one of Mapo's top hanwoo (Korean beef) restaurants. ![Entrance of Moyeon Mapo with Blue Ribbon marker](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-02-pgdr3-900.webp) It's also been selected as a Blue Ribbon restaurant several years running. I'd booked for 11:40 but was about 10 minutes late due to traffic, so the restaurant called me. Luckily I was almost there, but with so many people waiting outside, I felt really bad for not making my reservation time... ![Interior corridor of Moyeon Mapo](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-03-ne30m-900.webp) ![Interior of Moyeon Mapo leading to the private rooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-04-ad19g-900.webp) ## All private rooms: why Moyeon Mapo suits group meals and work dinners Every seat at Moyeon is in a private room, making it perfect for group gatherings, family meals, or company dinners. Passing by and glimpsing through the door gaps, I saw all kinds of guests — church groups, family gatherings, you name it. ![Seating in Room 24 at Moyeon Mapo](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-05-1b5c2-900.webp) We were in Room 24, and staff come to take your order when you press the call button. The smallest room seems to seat 4, and with so many people waiting and rooms all full, I felt like a two-person reservation might be a bit of a loss for the restaurant, haha. ## Moyeon Mapo menu and prices ![Lunch special menu board at Moyeon Mapo](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-06-7e36a-900.webp) Lunch specials - Lunch special charcoal-grilled hanwoo & pot rice set 25,000 - Lunch sirloin & pot rice set 48,000 - Pyongyang naengmyeon 16,000 - Premium hanwoo tenderloin (150g) 72,000 - Premium hanwoo yukhoe (ikura, uni) 47,000 - Premium sirloin (150g) 63,000 - Premium seasoned sirloin (150g) 63,000 - Premium fresh short ribs 93,000 - Premium skirt steak 83,000 - Moyeon signature pot rice 13,000 - Authentic Pyongyang naengmyeon (broth/spicy) 13,000 - Premium hanwoo doenjang jjigae 12,000 - Alcohol and beverages ![Table set up in the room for the reserved guests](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-07-9gn27-1200.webp) ![Table setting and charcoal grill in the private room at Moyeon Mapo](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-08-dzakg-900.webp) When we arrived after booking, everything was already set up. The restaurant opens at 11:30, and it's fully booked with a waiting line just 20 minutes later... honestly, even getting a Catch Table lunch reservation wasn't easy. Moyeon is a hanwoo dining restaurant that only serves quality Korean beef. Coat hangers are provided on both sides of the room. ![Coat hangers placed on both sides of the private room](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-09-40wtw-900.webp) The naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) is made with 100% pure buckwheat noodles, and only the best ingredients are used for everything else. We wanted to try it too, but the lunch course was so generous we couldn't fit in the noodles — maybe next time we come for dinner! ![Basic table setting for the Moyeon lunch set](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-10-11ii8-900.webp) ## What comes with the 25,000-won lunch special set? The reason lunch is so busy here is that you can enjoy a hanwoo set meal at a reasonable price. Honestly, I didn't expect much given the price, but when the food arrived I found myself wondering how the restaurant could possibly make a profit — the quality of the set was that impressive. Since the lunch set is also available on Saturdays, I'd expect it to be even busier on weekends. ![Side dishes of raw carrots and raw paprika](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-11-1u7ib-900.webp) I kept eating the raw carrots, so I told my husband to eat the raw paprika instead... turns out he liked it more than expected. ![Zero Coke ordered alongside the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-12-jrch2-900.webp) To help digest all the delicious food, we also ordered a Zero Coke. ![Seaweed served to wrap the abalone pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-13-m6hg0-900.webp) Seaweed was also provided to wrap around the abalone pot rice. ![Table laid out with pot rice, meat, and doenjang jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-14-11qm3-900.webp) After ordering, the pot rice, meat, and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) came out quickly. ![Seasoned hanwoo grilling over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-15-1hghi-900.webp) The meat was great quality, and it was quickly grilled over charcoal for us. ![Charcoal-grilled seasoned hanwoo served in a bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-16-7ci26-900.webp) They removed the flame and served it in a bowl, which made it really easy to eat. Given the quality and price, it's no wonder Moyeon seems to be popular for lunch gatherings. ![Abalone pot rice topped with ginkgo nuts, sweet potato, and mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-17-c7nco-900.webp) ## How to mix the abalone butter soy sauce pot rice The pot rice includes ginkgo nuts, sweet potato, mushrooms, and asparagus. ![A piece of butter to add to the pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-18-1l55r-900.webp) They also give you a piece of butter — scoop out some rice, add the abalone preserve, soy sauce, and butter, mix it all together, and voilà, butter abalone soy sauce rice! One bite and it's a thumbs up. I only used about two-thirds of the butter when mixing, and it was perfect — not greasy at all! ![Butter abalone soy sauce rice mixed with abalone preserve, soy sauce, and butter](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-19-10zbz-900.webp) Abalone rice, charcoal-grilled seasoned meat, and all kinds of side dishes made for a truly generous lunch. ![Lunch table with abalone rice, charcoal-grilled seasoned meat, and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-20-17db7-900.webp) My husband loved it so much he said he wants to bring his team here for their next lunch outing! Since Moyeon's lunch reservations fill up fast, book early or you won't get in. ![Doenjang soybean paste soup served with the Moyeon lunch set](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-21-lc9of-900.webp) The doenjang guk (soybean paste soup) was also really delicious :) ![Plate of cabbage and vegetables for wraps](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-22-1lesj-900.webp) ![Wrap vegetables enjoyed alongside the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-23-1crcg-900.webp) There's also cabbage for wraps and various vegetables provided, so it's a great meat restaurant for getting your nutrients too. And above all, the staff were incredibly kind and the service was excellent. ![Display of Moyeon's premium hanwoo gift sets](https://img.superchart.com/images/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice-24-14wxw-900.webp) They also sell premium hanwoo gift sets, so I imagine many satisfied customers considered them for Chuseok gifts :) I'd highly recommend Moyeon Mapo as a top spot for beef and set meals in Mapo and Gongdeok, Seoul. ## Where it is - Moyeon Mapo (모연 마포본점) - 1F, Yeongu Building, 318 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 토정로 318 영우빌딩 1층 모연 마포본점 - 37.539509, 126.9438139 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AA%A8%EC%97%B0%20%EB%A7%88%ED%8F%AC%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.539509,126.9438139,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@blue-saucer/moyeon-mapo-lunch-abalone-pot-rice/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt