# Gangnam Korean BBQ with beef rib rice and scissor-cut jar naengmyeon - By Rinseo (https://superchart.com/en/@cotton-pad-seoul/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@cotton-pad-seoul/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@cotton-pad-seoul/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/index.md) ## In short Bongu Hwarro is a Korean BBQ restaurant on Bongeunsa-ro 18-gil near Gangnam Station in Seoul. The writer grilled two servings of beef short rib and one of pork belly, then followed up with ubap (beef rib rice with flying fish roe and radish), scissor-cut jar naengmyeon, fried rice, and free Hangang ramyeon from a 20th-anniversary event. The 15 free banchan and dessert ice cream corner make the meal generous, though the jar naengmyeon may be polarizing and the fried rice portion felt a bit small. ## Good to know - **Menu ordered**: 2 servings beef short rib, 1 serving pork belly, ubap, naengmyeon, fried rice - **Basic banchan**: 15 kinds provided free - **Event**: Free Hangang ramyeon for 20th anniversary - **Dessert**: Free-use ice cream corner at the entrance - **Seating**: Spacious layout with plenty of tables, good for groups *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* Visited Bongu Hwarro, a Korean BBQ restaurant near Gangnam Station — had beef short rib, pork belly, and even Hangang ramyeon! ![First shot upon arriving at Bongu Hwarro near Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-01-kt9ji-900.webp) ![Wide shot of the Bongu Hwarro interior atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-02-eswol-900.webp) ![Full view of the Bongu Hwarro dining hall with ample tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-03-vdyiq-900.webp) ## A great spot near Gangnam Station to grill meat with a group You know that feeling when you want to gather everyone after work or on the weekend for good grilled meat, but can never quite decide where to go? So I happily headed to Bongu Hwarro, a Korean BBQ restaurant near Gangnam Station with a spacious layout and plenty of tables — perfect for a group gathering. ![Spacious seating layout suited for group gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-04-dm9m6-900.webp) ![Grill setup viewed from the seated table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-05-1vgve-900.webp) ## A table set with 15 free banchan Right after we sat down and ordered, the banchan started arriving one by one on the table — a whopping 15 different side dishes, all neatly served for free. ![Table set with 15 free basic banchan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-06-lrke3-900.webp) Everything from salad to pickled vegetables and seasoned dishes that pair well with meat came out in variety, so the table looked pretty full even before the grill got hot. ![Varied side dishes of pickles and seasoned banchan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-07-1kffe-900.webp) ![Fully set table before the meat is grilled](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-08-8fv14-900.webp) ## Two servings of beef short rib, one of pork belly, and ubap That day we ordered two servings of beef short rib (u-samgyeop) and one serving of pork belly, and slowly laid them on the grill. Sizzling meat is always good, no matter when!! The beef short rib, browning nicely on the grill, was thin and tender, going down soft and juicy, while the pork belly kept its savory flavor and was easy to pick up without feeling heavy 🤤 After eating our fill of meat, we added the specialty ubap — a bibimbap-style rice mixed with beef short rib, flying fish roe, and shredded radish — and it was savory with a nice crunch from the radish, making it a good pairing alongside the meat. ![Ubap with beef short rib, flying fish roe, and shredded radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-09-1qo08-900.webp) ![Beef short rib and pork belly cooking on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-10-1mg9p-900.webp) ## Free Hangang ramyeon corner for the 20th anniversary event As the meat course was wrapping up, we moved over to the Hangang ramyeon corner set up on one side of the restaurant and cooked our own ramyeon. Right now there's a 20th-anniversary event letting you use the ramyeon corner for free, so it felt great to enjoy without worrying about the cost! ![Hangang ramyeon corner set up on one side of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-11-1poz5-900.webp) ![Sign for the free ramyeon 20th-anniversary event](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-12-l0zp4-900.webp) The ramyeon comes out automatically bubbling from a machine, so you can enjoy it hot, and it's perfect as a palate cleanser or extra soup dish after the meat. We finished off the meal with a bowl of cool, clean-broth naengmyeon (cold noodles) 🤍 ![Hangang ramyeon cooked from the automatic machine](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-13-1xs12-900.webp) ![A bowl of naengmyeon with cool broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-14-19iko-1200.webp) ## Even dessert ice cream is covered Overall it's a place with comfortable seating in a spacious layout, plus 15 free banchan, ubap, free Hangang ramyeon, and even a self-serve ice cream corner by the entrance on your way out — the basics are all well taken care of. ![Dessert ice cream corner set up at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-15-1a5l9-900.webp) ![Ice cream enjoyed after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-16-8mmdk-900.webp) You can cleanly finish off your meal with some sweet, cold ice cream, so if you visit, don't forget to make good use of the after-meal ice cream corner 🍦✨ ![Meal finished off with ice cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-17-1mcrv-900.webp) ## The scissor-cut jar naengmyeon may be polarizing The jar naengmyeon, which you cut open with scissors, has such a distinct character that I could see it being a bit polarizing. It might come down to personal taste, but it was worth trying for the unique visual and unusual combination. ![Jar naengmyeon eaten by cutting with scissors](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-18-cvd54-900.webp) ![Close-up of the uniquely styled jar naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-19-1d3ji-900.webp) ## The finishing fried rice portion was a bit small And of course we tried the fried rice you can't skip after eating meat! The portion left a little to be desired, but mixed with the leftover meat and sauce it had a nice savory finish. ![Finishing fried rice made after the meat course](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-20-11zos-900.webp) ![Fried rice being stir-fried on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-21-11pdp-900.webp) ![Fried rice and leftover banchan on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-22-1l7nq-900.webp) Right now there's a 20th-anniversary event letting you use the ramyeon corner for free, so it felt great to enjoy without worrying about the cost! ![The machine used for the free ramyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-23-19d8m-900.webp) The ramyeon comes out automatically bubbling from a machine, so you can enjoy it hot, and it's perfect as a palate cleanser or extra soup dish after the meat. ![Ice cream enjoyed as the meal's finish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon-24-1le2z-900.webp) You can cleanly finish off your meal with some sweet, cold ice cream, so if you visit, don't forget to make good use of the after-meal ice cream corner. ## Where it is - Bongu Hwarro (봉우화로) - 76 Bongeunsa-ro 18-gil, Star Palace, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로18길 76 스타팰리스 - 37.5017533, 127.0273416 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B4%89%EC%9A%B0%ED%99%94%EB%A1%9C/@37.5017533,127.0273416,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@cotton-pad-seoul/gangnam-bonguhwaro-ubap-jar-naengmyeon/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt