Dasan Station Korean BBQ: sunny window seats & aged beef rib, Udontan

I visited Udontan Dasan Main Branch (우돈탄 다산본점), a Korean BBQ spot near Dasan Station ꒰🥩🦴꒱…⋆˚ I went expecting a lot since it specializes in aged beef rib and aged Korean pork, and the meat quality, the grilling service and the atmosphere all left me satisfied! Let me introduce it ၄၃

Where is Udontan Dasan Main Branch, and what about parking?

Udontan Dasan Main Branch is at 7-26 Dasanjungang-ro 123beon-gil, Unit 109, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, 250m from Exit 1 of Dasan Station. It is open 16:00-24:00 on weekdays and 12:00-24:00 on weekends, and parking is available.

It's about a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Dasan Station, so access is good. And best of all for drivers: you get 2 hours of free parking in the Hangang Plaza underground car park, so you can visit with no parking worries! Quite a few restaurants in Dasan-dong stress you out over parking, but Udontan doesn't, which I love!

What is the atmosphere like at Udontan Dasan Main Branch?

The interior has high ceilings and a ventilation system at every table, giving it a classy feel. The AC is cold, and the window seats get lovely light, which was especially nice for a daytime visit.

The moment I walked in, it had a classier vibe than I expected. BBQ restaurants these days have such great atmospheres ｡ᡣ . ̝ .ꛁּ.𓏸 The ceiling is high so it never feels stuffy, and each table has neat ventilation, so there's less worry about smelling like meat.

At BBQ places it can get hot from all the heat, but Udontan's AC is seriously strong and cool, which I loved ( 'ᵕ' و(و ♪

The window seats are a sunlight paradise

There are also window seats, and sitting there gives you lovely light, so the mood is great when you visit during the day 🍃⁕ ｡* I think it would suit people looking for a company dinner spot in Dasan-dong, a family gathering or a date.

Oh, look how thoughtful this place is…ෆ Tableware, paper cups and the utensil box are kept in a cabinet along the wall so they don't take up table space. A nice touch from the owner!

Udontan Dasan Main Branch menu and aged beef rib set price

Udontan Dasan Main Branch mainly sells aged beef rib and aged Korean pork, and the aged beef rib set costs ₩68,000. The set comes with aged beef rib plus a choice of beef rib doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) or Korean pork kimchi stew in an earthenware pot.

Besides beef rib, the menu also had Korean pork belly and pork neck, with a variety of sets. I eat pork belly and neck all the time, and honestly beef rib isn't something you can eat just anywhere, right? ㅎㅅㅎ So I ordered the signature beef rib set without a second thought!

• Aged beef rib set ₩68,000 (aged beef rib + beef rib doenjang stew or Korean pork kimchi stew in an earthenware pot)
• Naver review event: free fried rice or honeycomb pork skin

Neat side dishes and four sauces

The side dishes come out very neatly too \( ˆoˆ)/♡\(ˆoˆ )/ There was napa cabbage kimchi, geotjeori (fresh kimchi), pickled onion, potato and corn salad, bean sprouts, and even kale. Every one tasted good and went well with the meat, and you also get four sauces to dip in, which is a fun treat.

We picked the beef rib doenjang stew for the set

With the aged beef rib set you can choose between beef rib doenjang stew and Korean pork kimchi stew in an earthenware pot, and we chose the beef rib doenjang stew! I assumed it would be a small side, but the portion was bigger than expected, and it arrived bubbling hot in an earthenware pot. Of course it was delicious. It was full of ingredients and beef rib meat, so the stew alone could take care of a bowl of rice.

How does the aged beef rib taste, and do staff grill it?

At Udontan Dasan Main Branch, staff grill the aged beef rib for you from start to finish and cut it into bite-size pieces. The grilled rib was seared crisp outside, juicy inside and tender.

ʚ Aged beef rib set ɞ Look at that presentation ❤︎ The main arrives, ta-da! A thick beef rib with a big bone attached, plus mushrooms, shishito peppers and my beloved potatoes ( ⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝) ꫂ ၴႅၴ

Staff grill it for you from start to finish, so you can eat comfortably. They get the doneness just right and cut it into bite-size pieces, so there's nothing to worry about. I love BBQ places with a grilling service, haha!

Raise your hand if you can see this and not drool,, ू(•͈. •͈ *)ෆ The moment I ate one piece, I understood why people call it a Dasan-dong beef rib hotspot. Crisp sear outside, moist and juicy inside, and it melts in your mouth,,

It's good with just salt, and good with the special sauce too. The conclusion is simply: it's delicious.

The more you chew, the more a nutty meaty aroma comes through, with that deep flavor typical of aged meat. Beef rib can easily turn tough, but maybe because Udontan grills it well from start to finish, it was tender and moist.

Is the aged beef rib set enough for two people?

Eaten by two, the Udontan aged beef rib set is a bigger portion than I expected, and you can eat until you're full. Do pick the meat off the bone properly ₍՞ • 🐽 • ՞₎

If you're looking for a BBQ restaurant near Dasan Station, a beef rib or pork belly hotspot in Dasan-dong, a spot for a family meal, company dinner or date, or a place where staff grill for you: easy parking, good atmosphere, good meat quality and grilling done for you made Udontan Dasan Main Branch a really comfortable meal. Do give it a visit!