Yangjae Korean BBQ with spicy hagfish and pork belly: Gamdol Yeontan
In short
Gamdol Yeontan Jip Yangjae Citizen's Forest Branch is a briquette-grill Korean BBQ restaurant on Gangnam-daero 6-gil in Seocho, Seoul. The meal was briquette king-salt pork belly (Korean pork) at 15,900 won and seasoned kkomjangeo (spicy hagfish) at 13,900 won grilled together, finished with diced briquette fried rice at 6,900 won, and the smoky pork belly with chewy hagfish was the standout pairing. Worth a visit in Yangjae-dong for properly charcoal-smoked pork belly and drinking food on one table.
Good to know
- Briquette king-salt pork belly (Korean pork)
- 15,900 won
- Seasoned kkomjangeo (spicy hagfish)
- 13,900 won
- Diced briquette fried rice
- 6,900 won
- Gochujang briquette bulgogi
- 14,900 won
- Juljuri special neck cut
- 15,900 won
- Seolhwa kkodeulsal, chewy pork cut (limited quantity)
- 17,900 won
- Original flat bibim noodles
- 6,900 won
- Hangover soft tofu stew / soybean paste stew
- 6,900 won
- Hours
- Daily 16:30–22:00
- Lunch special
- Briquette-grilled pork lunch set, 11:30–14:00
- Location
- 1F, 12 Gangnam-daero 6-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
- Price reference
- ₩15,900 ≈ $11.5 · ₩13,900 ≈ $10 · ₩6,900 ≈ $5 (2026-09-21)
as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026
As the weather gets chillier lately, I keep craving savory meat and side dishes grilled over charcoal briquettes!
This time, to get the real smoky flavor, I went straight to Gamdol Yeontan Jip Yangjae Citizen's Forest Branch, which has built quite a reputation as a go-to pork belly spot near Yangjae Citizen's Forest.
From juicy pork belly to spicy, chewy seasoned kkomjangeo and a finishing fried rice — everything was perfect, so let me give you my honest review!
What is Gamdol Yeontan Jip Yangjae Citizen's Forest Branch like inside?
Gamdol Yeontan Jip Yangjae Citizen's Forest Branch is a charcoal-grill restaurant with a strong retro feel. Stepping inside, the cozy, nostalgic atmosphere unique to charcoal grill houses welcomed me right away.
The tables were spaced comfortably, the place was spacious, and the staff were friendly, making it easy to enjoy the meal.
Looking at the menu, there was a really diverse lineup — from the charcoal king-salt pork belly made with top-grade Korean pork, to neck cuts and kkodeulsal, plus side dishes like kkomjangeo and chicken feet!
They also run a hearty lunch special of charcoal pork bulseak starting at 11:30 a.m., so it'd be great to visit during the day too.
How do the briquette king-salt pork belly and spicy hagfish taste?
What I ordered at Gamdol Yeontan Jip Yangjae Citizen's Forest Branch was the signature charcoal king-salt pork belly (₩15,900) and the specialty side dish, seasoned kkomjangeo (₩13,900). I grilled and enjoyed both together.
The charcoal king-salt pork belly that came out first had noticeably different meat quality, likely thanks to being top-grade selected Korean pork!
Grilled over the charcoal fire, it came out crispy on the outside and moist inside, holding onto its juices.
The subtle charcoal aroma combined with just the right amount of salt made me let out an admiring sigh from the very first bite!
Next, the seasoned kkomjangeo I grilled was coated in a special sauce, making the smoky, spicy flavor absolutely fantastic.
That chewy, bouncy texture made it the ultimate drinking food and a real specialty dish!
Finishing with diced briquette fried rice, 6,900 won
Gamdol Yeontan Jip's diced charcoal fried rice is ₩6,900, a finishing dish topped with a fried egg and flying fish roe. After enjoying the meat and kkomjangeo, I added this to wrap up the meal.
Crunchy, savory diced radish kimchi and bracken fern, nutty flying fish roe, and a fried egg on top — it passed the visual test right away!
Mixing it up in the pan while the charcoal heat still lingered, one big bite of the popping flying fish roe with the refreshing diced radish kimchi filled me up nicely and cleanly!
Menu prices at Gamdol Yeontan Jip in Yangjae
- Charcoal king-salt pork belly (Korean pork): ₩15,900
- Seasoned kkomjangeo: ₩13,900
- Diced charcoal fried rice: ₩6,900
- Gochujang charcoal bulgogi: ₩14,900
- Jullijulli special neck cut: ₩15,900
- Seolhwa kkodeulsal (limited quantity): ₩17,900
- Original flat bibim noodles: ₩6,900
- Hangover soft tofu stew / doenjang stew: ₩6,900
Is Gamdol Yeontan Jip worth it? Final verdict
- Korean pork charcoal king-salt pork belly with subtle smoky aroma and rich juiciness
- Seasoned kkomjangeo, appealing for its special sauce and chewy texture
- Diced charcoal fried rice, a harmonious mix of flying fish roe and diced radish kimchi
- A meat restaurant with a retro vibe and standout friendly service
If you're near Yangjae-dong or Yangjae Citizen's Forest looking for properly charcoal-grilled pork belly and delicious side dishes, I strongly recommend visiting Gamdol Yeontan Jip Yangjae Citizen's Forest Branch, a go-to spot for pork belly near Yangjae Citizen's Forest.
Location and opening hours in Seocho, Seoul
- Location: 12 Gangnam-daero 6-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 1F (Gamdol Yeontan Jip Yangjae Citizen's Forest Branch)
- Hours: Daily 16:30–22:00
- Lunch special: served 11:30–14:00
- A specialty restaurant for top-grade charcoal-grilled Korean pork
- A solid side dish lineup including kkomjangeo, chicken feet, and odolgalbi (cartilage rib)
Where it is
12 Gangnam-daero 6-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 1F, South Korea서울특별시 서초구 강남대로6길 12 1층
