# Jongno Korean BBQ with dog-friendly outdoor seats: Tapgol Gongwon - By Boram (https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-bookmark-3/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-bookmark-3/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@cafe-bookmark-3/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/index.md) ## In short Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, with a lively outdoor tent-style setting. I grilled quick-frozen pork belly and pork neck with beer, then finished with kimchi fried rice. Verdict: a fun, satisfying spot for a cool evening with friends, a date, or your dog. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 124 Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Jongno 3-ga; as written in the original post) - **Hours**: Daily 17:00–01:00 - **Parking**: Nearby public parking is recommended - **Dogs**: No official pet policy was listed; the writer brought a dog to the outdoor seating area *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ## Heading to a Jongno 3-ga outdoor Korean BBQ spot behind Cheonggyecheon On a cool evening with a nice breeze, I went to Cheonggyecheon and then spent ages wondering where to eat. I headed toward Jongno 3-ga, and the atmosphere on the street was already so exciting haha. It had been all over social media, so I visited with my expectations sky-high! Tucked into an alley with such a lively feel, it was fun to find, too ✨ It is near Jongno 3-ga Station, so it should be really easy to reach by subway and on foot. It is deep in a busy alley, but the bright sign made it easy to spot even on my first visit. ![Exterior of Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch in a Jongno 3-ga alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly-01-14zo0-900.webp) Even from the outside, it had that retro charm and outdoor tent-bar feeling, which got my heart racing. - Address: 1F, 124 Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Jongno 3-ga) - Parking: Nearby public parking is recommended - Hours: Daily 17:00–01:00 (closing early the next morning) - Dogs: There is no official information on whether pets are allowed, but I brought my dog because it is an outdoor seating area ## A lively outdoor setting with closely packed tables The restaurant is set up like an outdoor tent bar, with a cozy interior that brings back old-school memories. ![Old-school outdoor tent-style restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly-02-msq2z-900.webp) The tables are closely arranged, making it bright and great for cheerful conversation. It was the perfect space to sit beside a friend and grill delicious meat haha ✨ With that lively outdoor atmosphere on top, it is also ideal for a company dinner or group gathering. Crazy good. ![Entrance to Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch with waiting guests](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly-03-1y8xl-900.webp) It is such a popular restaurant that we put our name down at the entrance and waited. After taking a little look around the nearby pocha (Korean drinking-stall) street, it was suddenly our turn. 🙋🏻🙋🏻 The owner kindly showed us to our table, so we could finish ordering in a great mood. ## Choosing quick-frozen pork belly and flower-cut pork neck Once seated, I carefully looked over the menu posted beside the table and chose what to eat! ![Meat menu posted beside the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly-04-1qwz4-900.webp) There were so many premium meats and meal options that I spent a while deciding. The prices did not feel burdensome, and the menu was well put together, so it was easy to order without worrying about my wallet. ✨ From the signature quick-frozen pork belly to hearty stews and fried rice, there were so many choices. Just looking at the menu had my mouth watering already haha. ## Sizzling Grade 1 female-pig quick-frozen pork belly ![Grade 1 female-pig quick-frozen pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly-05-1cgw0-900.webp) The Grade 1 female-pig quick-frozen pork belly, eye-catching from the start, finally arrived. ![Quick-frozen pork belly cooking on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly-06-1bhha-900.webp) Fresh pork belly had been flash-frozen, so its juices and savory flavor were wonderfully intact 🩷 The moment it hit the grill, it sizzled and cooked quickly—I was impressed. It was tender, and the more I chewed, the more that nutty flavor spread through my mouth. I almost lost my mind haha. ### Flash-frozen flower-cut pork neck that was not dry ![Ordered Grade 1 flash-frozen flower-cut pork neck](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly-07-duzes-900.webp) The Grade 1 flash-frozen flower-cut pork neck that we ordered to try alongside the pork belly was amazing, too. ![Flash-frozen flower-cut pork neck with a balance of fat and lean meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly-08-19sfh-900.webp) It had a good balance of fat and lean meat, so it was not dry at all and had an excellent tender texture ✨ ![A glass of beer served with the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly-09-13uze-1200.webp) A cold, crisp glass of beer cut right through the richness, making it a perfect match. ![Grilled meat enjoyed to the last bite](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly-10-1e9mf-900.webp) The meat quality was so good that I enjoyed every last piece without getting tired of it haha. ## Finishing with kimchi fried rice and green-onion kimchi As we were finishing the meat, I added some savory kimchi fried rice so the meal would not lose momentum. ![Kimchi fried rice added after the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly-11-xf8jh-900.webp) Well-fermented kimchi and savory seaweed flakes came together with the spicy seasoning for a perfect finish 🥹 ![Fried rice with seaweed flakes and kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly-12-1qhvp-900.webp) Eating it with green-onion kimchi added even more flavor, and I just could not put my spoon down 🥹 ![Kimchi fried rice served with green-onion kimchi and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly-13-13rxo-900.webp) With green-onion kimchi, bracken fern, kimchi, and other banchan (Korean side dishes), I filled up properly on carbs too. It could not have been a more perfect dinner haha. ## An outdoor dinner for friends, dates, and dogs The meat flavor, generous portions, and lively outdoor atmosphere all came together perfectly. With excellent quality for the price, Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch is somewhere I can confidently recommend to people around me. ![Meat meal enjoyed in a lively outdoor tent setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly-14-1ug00-900.webp) Enjoying delicious meat while feeling a bit of nostalgia amid the busy city was healing itself. It feels so satisfying to have had such a perfect, no-fail dinner for the first time in a while haha. The next time I come to Jongno, I definitely want to return with good people. It is perfect for a friends' gathering and just right for a date, too. I loved coming with our dog, Ppu Ppu. Since it is an outdoor setup, those looking for somewhere to bring a dog should stop by. Neighbors, when cool weather makes you crave delicious meat at an outdoor tent bar, be sure to visit at least once. So good. ![End of a meal at a Jongno 3-ga outdoor Korean BBQ restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly-15-7d8d1-900.webp) > Dog-friendly outdoor pork belly at Tapgol Gongwon in Jongno 3-ga ## Where it is - Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch (탑골공원 종로3가점) - 1F, 111 Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 수표로 111 1층 - 37.5712337, 126.989041 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%83%91%EA%B3%A8%EA%B3%B5%EC%9B%90%20%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C3%EA%B0%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5712337,126.989041,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@cafe-bookmark-3/jongno-yajang-pork-dog-friendly/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt