# Yeoksam Korean BBQ with chili-anchovy paste and aged galbi: Raviok

- By Single Spoonful Fan (https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-spoonfuls/)
- Written Jun 1, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-spoonfuls/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daegu-spoonfuls/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/index.md)

## In short

Raviok Yeoksam Main Branch (라비옥 역삼본점) is an LA flower galbi Korean BBQ restaurant in a hanok-style space, in an alley near Exit 6 of Yeoksam Station in Gangnam, Seoul. At Raviok we ordered 3 servings of 28-day-aged snowflake jingalbi (beef short rib) roast and a spicy bibim kalguksu (mixed knife-cut noodles), and the chili-anchovy paste paired with the short rib meat was the most memorable part. Raviok Yeoksam Main Branch is a satisfying choice for a Yeoksam company dinner or date when both beef quality and atmosphere matter.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 2F, 42 Teheran-ro 25-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (320 m from Yeoksam Station Exit 6)
- **Opening hours**: Daily 11:30–22:00, break time 14:30–17:00
- **Parking**: Parking beside the building; ask the restaurant if it's full
- **Corkage**: Allowed, free of charge
- **Pets and accessibility**: Pets welcome, wheelchair accessible
- **Snowflake jingalbi roast (150 g)**: 29.0 (as written in the original post)
- **Spicy bibim kalguksu**: 9.0 (as written in the original post)
- **What we ordered**: 3 servings of snowflake jingalbi roast, 1 spicy bibim kalguksu

*as written by the visitor on Jun 1, 2026*

![Main photo of Raviok Yeoksam Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-01-1rxvs-1200.webp)
*A Yeoksam Station BBQ spot with great atmosphere: Raviok*

Raviok Yeoksam Main Branch (라비옥) is a Yeoksam Station beef restaurant that bills itself as Korea's only LA flower galbi (cross-cut short rib) specialist. You can enjoy beef and wine in a lovely space, so people come for company dinners, dates and family gatherings. This is my visit to a Yeoksam-dong beef spot with a stylish hanok-based interior and deeply flavorful galbi meat.

## Where is Raviok Yeoksam Main Branch, and is there parking?

Raviok Yeoksam Main Branch is about 320m from Exit 6 of Yeoksam Station, roughly a 5-minute walk, between Yeoksam Station and Eonju Station.

![The way to Raviok from Exit 6 of Yeoksam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-02-1vqro-860.webp)
*About a 5-minute walk from Exit 6 of Yeoksam Station*

![Hanok-style entrance of Raviok Yeoksam Main Branch in an alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-03-1jh0j-900.webp)
*A hidden BBQ place with a lovely mood in the alley*

Step into a side alley just off the main road and you'll find it in an older building with a retro feel. The hanok-based entrance was quite striking. Because of the terrain it can look like the 2nd floor from some angles, but from the entrance it's a ground-level layout, so strollers and wheelchairs looked relatively easy.

![Parking spaces beside the Raviok Yeoksam Main Branch building](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-04-zb807-878.webp)
*A Yeoksam-dong BBQ spot with parking*

For parking, use the spaces beside the building between Lee Pil-nyeo Gukbap (이필녀국밥) and Trga (트르가). If they're full, the restaurant can guide you, so access was pretty good for a Yeoksam Station BBQ place. Corkage is free, and pets are reportedly welcome too.

## Is Raviok's hanok-style interior good for company dinners and dates?

![Hanok-based interior of Raviok](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-05-wdjqi-900.webp)
*Recommended for company dinners in Yeoksam*

Raviok is a cozy hanok-based space where you can enjoy wine too.

![Raviok's oriental interior with wine bottles](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-06-1ynkn-m-877.webp)
*A space that suits both company dinners and dates*

Inside, the warmth of a hanok blends with an oriental charm. Casually placed wine bottles double as natural decor and make the mood even more special.

![Green view outside the window at Raviok](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-07-1pr4p-900.webp)
*Even the view outside the window was impressive*

Above all, the green view outside the window stood out. It's hard to believe you're in the middle of Gangnam, and it felt more like a nice restaurant than a BBQ place. Spaces big and small are divided neatly by partitions, so a private meal is possible too.

![Private seating at Raviok divided by partitions](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-08-1udgr-900.webp)
*Seating that's good for a private meal*

It looks good for family gatherings, dates and company dinners, so I think it suits anyone hunting for a Yeoksam spot for a group meal.

## Raviok menu and what we ordered

![Raviok Yeoksam Main Branch menu, page 1](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-09-1upmw-889.webp)

![Raviok Yeoksam Main Branch menu, page 2](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-10-10pvn-900.webp)

![Raviok Yeoksam Main Branch menu, page 3](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-11-qc1ms-891.webp)

The menu at Raviok Yeoksam Main Branch centers on LA galbi and galbi meat, available marinated or raw. There's a good variety of meal dishes, and the weekday lunch lineup is solid, so I imagine lots of nearby office workers drop in.

![Introduction image for Raviok's LA flower galbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-12-1d4yi-777.webp)

Raviok specializes in LA flower galbi, which has a different appeal from regular galbi meat. It's juicy, with a good balance of fat and lean, so you really taste the beef itself. I think anyone looking for a Yeoksam-dong beef restaurant would like it.

![Table spread with snowflake jingalbi roast](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-13-1txdy-900.webp)
*A full table of smoky snowflake jingalbi roast*

We ordered the signature snowflake jingalbi roast for 3 and a spicy bibim kalguksu (spicy mixed knife-cut noodles). With so many meal options, a party of two could mix and match meat and meal dishes! We went heavy on the meat and picked just one meal dish. After some agonizing, the spicy bibim kalguksu turned out better than I expected.

## Raviok's side dishes and chili-anchovy paste

![Raviok's basic table setting with salad and kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-14-jx04s-900.webp)
*A clean setting that goes well with the meat*

The basic table setting centered on a fresh salad, kimchi and a few dipping seasonings.

![Salt, fresh wasabi and chili-anchovy paste](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-15-af662-900.webp)
*The chili-anchovy paste was impressive*

Besides salt and fresh wasabi, there was also a unique paste made from ground chili and anchovy. It felt unfamiliar at first, but it went surprisingly well with the meat, and I remembered it afterward.

## How does Raviok's 28-day-aged snowflake jingalbi taste?

![28-day-aged snowflake jingalbi roast for 3](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-16-1vnzb-849.webp)
*Snowflake jingalbi roast aged 28 days*

The snowflake jingalbi roast for 3 that we ordered.

![Raw flower galbi meat full of juice](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-17-bq1nq-900.webp)
*Juicy-looking galbi meat*

They say the snowflake jingalbi roast uses only the lean part of beef rib bones no. 6, 7 and 8, trimmed and then aged 28 days with the house method to bring out deep flavor and plenty of juice.

![Snowflake jingalbi being grilled at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-18-xz3jk-900.webp)

The meat is first grilled in the kitchen, then finished once more at the table, and at the end they add a fire show for that smoky char flavor.

![Grilled galbi meat finished with pepper](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-19-1ix9r-720.webp)

Finished with a light sprinkle of pepper, the meat looked absolutely full of juice. The thickly sliced galbi had smoke and beefy aroma blending naturally into deep flavor, and the texture was great: moist and tender, yet still with that galbi chewiness. With the dipping seasonings it felt like a whole different dish.

![A piece of galbi topped with chili-anchovy paste](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-20-bft7n-865.webp)
*A surprising combo with the chili-anchovy paste*

The chili-anchovy paste was especially impressive. It pairs surprisingly well with beef, giving a unique yet high-end flavor combination.

![A meal of beef with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-21-1aqly-829.webp)
*Filling enough as a full meal*

Together with the beef and side dishes, it was plenty for a filling meal.

## What does Raviok's spicy bibim kalguksu taste like?

![Raviok's spicy bibim kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-22-jxzxr-886.webp)
*The spicy bibim kalguksu is a treat too*

The spicy bibim kalguksu we ordered as our meal dish.

![Spicy bibim kalguksu with thick noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-23-1vkfx-849.webp)
*A meal dish you can only taste at Raviok*

At BBQ places you usually pick bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles), so bibim kalguksu at Raviok was a unique twist. Thick kalguksu noodles in a spicy, sweet-and-sour sauce made it satisfyingly chewy, and it matched really well with the house sauce aged for 3+ days.

![Spicy bibim kalguksu mixed with the sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste/yeoksam-hanok-beef-galbi-anchovy-paste-24-oyfig-837.webp)

I think it's a distinctive meal dish you can only enjoy at Raviok.😉

## Verdict: is Raviok Yeoksam Main Branch worth it for Korean BBQ in Seoul?

If you're looking for Yeoksam Station Korean BBQ, Raviok Yeoksam Main Branch is worth a visit at least once. In a lovely hanok-style space we enjoyed 28-day-aged snowflake jingalbi roast, and with a range of meal dishes too, it works well for both eating and gatherings. If beef quality and atmosphere both matter to you, this Yeoksam-dong BBQ spot should satisfy. And if you want a nice place for a Yeoksam company dinner, it's worth a try🙂

## Where it is

- Raviok Yeoksam Main Branch (라비옥 역삼본점)
- 42 Teheran-ro 25-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로25길 42 2층 라비옥
- 37.5033624, 127.0349943
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%9D%BC%EB%B9%84%EC%98%A5%20%EC%97%AD%EC%82%BC%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5033624,127.0349943,17z

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