Lamb skewer restaurant in Seocho: Hanseong charcoal tenderloin

I was looking for somewhere to have dinner in Gyodae and suddenly found myself craving lamb skewers for the first time in a while, so I visited Hanseong Yang Kkochi. There was a wide range of choices beyond lamb skewers, including lamb tenderloin skewers and Chinese dishes, making it a nice option when looking for dinner or drinks near Gyodae Station. :)

Getting to Hanseong Yang Kkochi Gyodae Branch 2 and parking

[Hours: daily 12:00–24:00] Hanseong Yang Kkochi Gyodae Branch 2 is in an easy-to-reach location on foot from Gyodae Station. You can find it down an alley where restaurants around Gyodae Station are gathered, so it is convenient for an after-work dinner or a company dinner near Gyodae Station, too.

🅿️ Parking is important for anyone driving! The restaurant has on-site parking, so driving here is relatively convenient among Gyodae Station restaurants. That said, the space in front is not a large, spacious parking lot, so I recommend checking with the restaurant before you go.

A relaxed interior where you grill at the table

Inside, it has the overall feel of a lamb skewer specialist where you can settle in for a relaxed meal. Each table is set up for grilling your own skewers, and once you place them on the grill, they rotate as they cook, which was fun in itself.

It was not overly formal, so it seemed great for a casual visit with friends or coworkers, and suitable for a meal with a group as well. Maybe that is why there were so many tables having drinks with their dinner in the evening. It felt like a good fit for a Gyodae company dinner or anyone looking for a bar near Gyodae Station.

From lamb skewers to Chinese dishes

Hanseong Yang Kkochi Gyodae Branch 2 has quite a varied menu, from classic lamb skewers and lamb tenderloin skewers to lamb ribs and a range of Chinese dishes.

• Lamb skewers ₩17,000
• Lamb tenderloin skewers ₩23,000
• Premium lamb ribs ₩35,000
• Whole ribs ₩56,000
• Guobaorou ₩20,000

The lamb skewers, lamb tenderloin skewers, and fish-fragrant eggplant we ordered

The chunky, thick classic lamb skewers

First up, the classic lamb skewers! You can probably tell even from the photos, but this was not the style with tiny bits of meat threaded on; each piece was fairly large and thick.

Lamb tenderloin skewers with clear meaty flavor and texture

We ordered the lamb tenderloin skewers along with the classic lamb skewers. Each skewer held a large chunk of tenderloin, so compared with the regular lamb skewers, the meat's own flavor and texture came through even more clearly.

The meat and fat were nicely mixed on the skewers, so as I put them over the charcoal, the fat melted a little and gave them a lovely sheen. I especially liked that grilling them directly over the glowing red charcoal gave them a subtle smoky aroma.

Cook them until golden on both sides and the outside gets lightly seared while the inside stays moist! Because the meat was thick, every bite had a proper chew. The distinctive lamb aroma was not too strong, but the savory flavor was still there! You get juicy bites and satisfying texture, so if you love meat, I personally recommend the lamb tenderloin skewers!

The fun of grilling right over charcoal

As they cooked over the charcoal, they gradually turned brown, with fat rising to the surface and making them glisten ✨ Since the charcoal was glowing right underneath, the outside of the meat grilled up so appetizingly. Pulling off the nicely browned skewers one by one was fun, too—lamb skewers really are best when you grill them yourself!

Seriously, the lamb skewers were so delicious... There is a reason places with lots of people are popular, you know. The quality really stood out.

Jisanseon, a great side with lamb skewers

And then there was the jisanseon (Chinese stir-fry of eggplant, potato, and green pepper), which I kept reaching for. If you are coming for lamb skewers and adding one more dish, this is one I would recommend.

It is a Chinese-style stir-fried dish made with eggplant, potatoes, and green peppers. The large-cut vegetables were well coated in a savory sauce with a slight sweetness. The soft eggplant and fluffy potatoes had different textures, which made them fun to eat together. It paired nicely between bites of charcoal-grilled lamb skewers, so I recommend the lamb skewer + jisanseon combination, too!

Recommended for these occasions

• Anyone looking for a good lamb skewer restaurant near Gyodae Station
• Anyone who wants lamb skewers and Chinese dishes together
• Anyone looking for a company dinner venue in Gyodae
• Anyone wanting lamb skewers and drinks with friends
• Anyone looking for a good dinner spot near Gyodae Station

If you have dinner plans in Gyodae, or are looking for a good Gyodae restaurant, lamb skewers near Gyodae Station, or a Gyodae company dinner venue, it would be worth visiting once. :)