# Seodaemun Korean BBQ restaurant for after-work dates: Mapo Gui Madang

- By Sori (https://superchart.com/en/@dongne-receipts/)
- Written Sep 10, 2026
- Updated Sep 13, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Seodaemun, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@dongne-receipts/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@dongne-receipts/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/index.md)

## In short

Mapo Gui Madang Bukgajwa Direct Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Seodaemun, Seoul. My husband and I had whole pork belly, pork neck, jjagechi, fried rice, and the scallion kimchi combination on an after-work date. Verdict: the quick pre-grilled pork, scallion kimchi, and fried-rice finish were especially satisfying.

## A Bukgajwa-dong Korean BBQ spot after work

My husband and I went on a little after-work date, enjoying some delicious meat together.

![A record of visiting a Korean BBQ restaurant with my husband after work](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-01-1fens-900.webp)

My husband and I are usually quite interested in redevelopment areas, so we stopped by partly to look around the neighborhood. We ended up enjoying the meal far more than expected, so I wanted to share the review right away :)

![A satisfying meal at a Bukgajwa-dong Korean BBQ restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-02-1xbt1-900.webp)

The pre-grilled meat here was incredibly juicy, and the scallion kimchi (pa-kimchi) served as a side dish and the finishing fried rice were both seriously on point. I have a feeling we'll be back again soon. If you're looking for a delicious, easygoing Korean BBQ restaurant in Seodaemun-gu, I really hope you give it a try.

The restaurant is called Mapo Gui Madang Bukgajwa Direct Branch (마포구이마당 북가좌직영점). It is located near Geobukgol-ro in Seodaemun-gu, so it was easy to find!

![Mapo Gui Madang Bukgajwa Direct Branch on Geobukgol-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-03-6amth-900.webp)

From the outside, it had such a welcoming yet tidy neighborhood-favorite atmosphere that the savory smell made me hungry before I even stepped inside.

Once inside, I found that the restaurant was quite spacious! There were also people enjoying delicious meat with drinks.

![Guests enjoying meat in the spacious restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-04-90s56-900.webp)

## Whole pork belly, pork neck, and scallion kimchi

We quickly settled into our seats and ordered two servings of whole pork belly, one serving of whole pork neck, plus the jjagechi and fried rice sides I had been curious about—all at once.

![Whole pork belly, whole pork neck, and side-dish order](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-05-1n8xu-900.webp)

After we ordered, the basic side dishes were set out quickly, and this was where we met the star of the place: the scallion kimchi. Scallion kimchi at Korean BBQ places is often just fine, but this one was so good because the seasoning had really soaked in.

![Seasoned scallion kimchi served among the basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-06-144bw-900.webp)

The pleasantly tangy, spicy seasoning went perfectly with the pungent bite of the green onions. Even picked up with chopsticks before the meat was ready, it really woke up my appetite. My husband had a bite and exclaimed that the scallion kimchi was delicious, too. I was already looking forward to how good it would be grilled in the meat fat and wrapped up with the pork.

![Scallion kimchi before eating it with the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-07-1dshv-900.webp)

And best of all, the meat comes pre-grilled.

![Pre-grilled meat served at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-08-e5fgw-692.webp)

## How quickly can you eat pre-grilled meat?

Normally, thick pork belly or pork neck takes a long time to cook on the grill, and while trying to cook it through, it can easily burn or lose all its juices and turn dry. Especially when the meat is on the grill, the time spent waiting for it to cook feels the longest. Here, though, a professional first pre-grills it perfectly—crisp outside and moist inside—so you only need to cook it a little more on the grill and can eat it right away. The much shorter wait was so convenient and lovely.

![Pre-grilled whole pork belly finished on the tabletop grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-09-d4x8s-1200.webp)

The moment we put the pre-grilled whole pork belly on the grill, the savory aroma filled the air. Thanks to the pre-grilling, the outside was nicely browned while the inside held plenty of juice. With every bite, the juices burst out and the pork flavor filled my mouth—it was so delicious. The ratio of lean meat to fat was just right, too, making for great texture.

![Whole pork belly enjoyed for its juices and texture](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-10-1sxqb-900.webp)

I also thought it would be nice to come back with our child next time. The pork belly was moist and tender, so I think little pieces placed over a child's rice would be easy for them to munch on.

![Pork belly that seemed good for eating with a child](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-11-1f43r-900.webp)

![A pork belly meal with a tender texture](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-12-2nulg-900.webp)

I liked it even more because the staff grill the meat for you! When you roll up a piece of perfectly cooked pork belly with pungent scallion kimchi and eat it in one bite, it cuts through the richness while the savory flavor just explodes. That combination was truly excellent.

![A combination of pork belly and pungent scallion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-13-vxvt7-900.webp)

## Pork belly wrapped around jjagechi noodles

The whole pork neck was lean and savory without being dry at all, so even a light dip in salt let its natural flavor shine. While we were happily eating the meat, the jjagechi arrived. It was jajangmyeon-style instant noodles topped with a slice of cheddar and a soft-fried egg, and just looking at it made my mouth water.

![Jjagechi topped with cheddar cheese and a fried egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-14-17l52-900.webp)

After melting the cheese and mixing it in, it was rich, salty, and completely addictive. There is a great tip for enjoying jjagechi even more deliciously, you know? Wrap the noodles around a well-cooked piece of whole pork belly, then add a little scallion kimchi on top.

![Jjagechi noodles and scallion kimchi wrapped around pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-15-1pmtx-900.webp)

![A special combination of pork belly, jjagechi, and scallion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-16-uypxe-900.webp)

The saltiness of the black bean sauce, the richness of the cheese, the juicy meat, and the spicy scallion kimchi all came together so well that I simply couldn't put my chopsticks down. My husband kept eating it too, saying this combination was a real specialty! I think elementary school children would really love it, and it would be perfect with drinks for adults, so please do try this combination :) We had a satisfying meal of meat and sides, but as Koreans, we absolutely couldn't skip finishing with rice fried on the grill, right?

![Fried rice on the grill after the meat meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-17-y8yyy-900.webp)

![Fried rice cooked in meat fat](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-18-ubuwd-900.webp)

![Fried rice pressed onto the grill before eating](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-19-fty9u-900.webp)

## Finishing with fried rice on the grill

The fried rice, deliciously stir-fried in the remaining meat fat, was perfect: we let it catch slightly on the grill before scooping it up, and it was both savory and wonderfully moreish!

![A savory grilled fried-rice finish](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-20-48pgz-900.webp)

Even if you're full, you really must have the fried rice before you leave. My husband and I had delicious meat after work, chatted about this and that, and spent such a lovely time together.

![A Korean BBQ date enjoyed with my husband after work](https://img.superchart.com/images/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date/bukgajwa-pregrilled-pork-date-21-tbo3y-900.webp)

If you're looking near Bukgajwa-dong for a juicy Korean BBQ restaurant where you can enjoy pre-grilled meat quickly, or if you love the pork belly and scallion kimchi combination, be sure to visit Mapo Gui Madang Bukgajwa Direct Branch!

## Where it is

- Mapo Gui Madang Bukgajwa Direct Branch (마포구이마당 북가좌직영점)
- 2 Geobukgol-ro 23-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 서대문구 거북골로23길 2 신진빌딩)
- 서울특별시 서대문구 거북골로23길 2 신진빌딩
- 37.5795452, 126.9069633
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%88%ED%8F%AC%EA%B5%AC%EC%9D%B4%EB%A7%88%EB%8B%B9%20%EB%B6%81%EA%B0%80%EC%A2%8C%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5795452,126.9069633,17z

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