Weekend Korean BBQ date in Nonhyeon: free 1++ yukhoe, Matbaegogi
In short
Matbaegogi (맛배고기) is a hanwoo (Korean beef) BBQ restaurant near Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station in Gangnam, Seoul. The writer went with her husband on a weekend date and ordered the special set for two (sirloin, rib meat and top blade). It happened to be the last day of the free 1++ hanwoo yukhoe (beef tartare) event, so the couple also tried yukhoe and the beef jerky appetizer, spending about ₩100,000 for two. Verdict: Matbaegogi is a Nonhyeon Station date spot that delivers on atmosphere, flavor and service, with the sirloin as the standout.
Good to know
- Getting there
- Nonhyeon Station Exit 3 · 2-min walk (store listing, Oct 6, 2026)
- Location
- 1st–2nd floors, 35 Hakdong-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (2–3 minute walk from Nonhyeon Station Exit 3)
- Parking
- Free parking behind the building
- Alcohol
- Corkage-free
- Seating
- Main dining room on the 1st floor; private rooms available on the 2nd floor
- What we ordered
- Special set for two (sirloin, rib meat, top blade)
- Grilling
- Staff grill the meat from start to finish
- Doenjang stew
- Included with the meal
- Cost
- About ₩100,000 for two
- Weekday lunch set discount
- Around ₩9,000–₩12,900; April 6–20, 2026
- Price reference
- ₩100,000 ≈ $75 · ₩9,000 ≈ $6.7 · ₩12,900 ≈ $9.6 (2026-11-15)
as written by the visitor on Apr 17, 2026 · not checked with the business
I wanted a proper date-night feeling with my husband for the first time in a while, so we went to Matbaegogi (맛배고기), a Korean BBQ restaurant near Nonhyeon Station 😊 To cut to the chase: the atmosphere, the service and the food all hit the mark, and we were very happy with the visit 😊
How close is Matbaegogi to Nonhyeon Station, and is there parking?
Matbaegogi is a 2–3 minute walk from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon Station, so it was really easy to find. Access is the first thing I check when choosing a BBQ place, right?
Whether you take the subway or drive, the location is no hassle, and there's free parking behind the building, so it works as a drive-date course too. On top of that, Matbaegogi is corkage-free, which is an even bigger draw for wine lovers ✨
Matbaegogi's atmosphere: 1st-floor dining room and 2nd-floor private rooms
The 1st floor is a relaxed hall, and the 2nd floor is a private space where you can reserve a room. The moment we walked in, I thought, "This is a great place for a date."
The interior is clean yet upscale, so I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a Korean BBQ place near Nonhyeon Station with a nice atmosphere. It suits couple dates, family gatherings, blind dates and small company dinners alike, so I could picture coming back in all sorts of situations.
How was Matbaegogi's special hanwoo set for two?
The special set for two is a hanwoo (Korean beef) set of sirloin, rib meat and top blade. I wanted to enjoy proper hanwoo near Nonhyeon Station, so this is what we ordered.
The second I saw the meat, I thought, "We came to the right place."
The staff grill everything from start to finish, and the timing and doneness were perfect, so all you have to do is sit back and eat. The sirloin especially... it really does melt in your mouth.
Juiciness and a rich, nutty flavor hit all at once, and the quality stood out even among the many BBQ places near Nonhyeon Station.
Do you have to order doenjang stew separately at Matbaegogi?
Matbaegogi serves doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) by default. We ordered one separately, and the staff kindly explained that it comes included and even cancelled our order for us…
That kind of thoughtfulness quietly moved me 🥹 And even though it's a freebie, the stew had a deep flavor and tasted clean. Thumbs up!!!
Matbaegogi's table setting and banchan (side dishes)
And the basic table setting!! True to a restaurant run by a 2023 Master Cook of Korean cuisine, you can feel the care in every single side dish.
Minari (water dropwort) tofu... who knew it could be this good....
The rib meat and top blade... the ultimate in nutty richness, haha. And that chewy texture is just so good. Sirloin, rib meat, top blade... I couldn't skip a single one. Top-notch meat quality!!!!
Matbaegogi's free 1++ hanwoo yukhoe (beef tartare) event and beef jerky
The day we visited happened to be the last day of Matbaegogi's 1++ hanwoo roe (yukhoe, seasoned raw beef) service event!!! We were so lucky, it was honestly a stroke of genius.
With the roe on top, it felt like a full course, haha. The roe was so tender and delicious that I'd go back just for it.
They also gave us jerky as an appetizer, and one classy touch like that lifts the satisfaction of the whole meal.
Matbaegogi's weekday lunch set discount
💡 Matbaegogi runs a daily-changing weekday lunch set (hansang) discount. Prices are in the ₩9,000 to ₩12,900 range, so if you want good taste and good value, aim for a weekday lunch! 📌 Event period: 2026.04.06 ~ 2026.04.20
Final verdict on Matbaegogi: would we go back?
100% I'll be back. Honestly, there are so many Korean BBQ places around Nonhyeon Station these days. But what sets Matbaegogi apart is that it's not just about the meat; many elements come together nicely.
- Corkage-free, so you can save on drinks
- Private rooms on the 2nd floor for a more intimate feel
- Attentive service with staff grilling from start to finish
- Reliable hanwoo quality, with the sirloin especially recommended
Getting this atmosphere, taste and service for about ₩100,000 for the two of us made it a totally successful date ✨
Next time I'm planning to order sirloin and tenderloin together. If you're wondering where to go for BBQ near Nonhyeon Station, I sincerely recommend Matbaegogi!
Where it is
35 Hakdong-ro 2-gil, 1st and 2nd floors, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 강남구 학동로2길 35 1, 2층
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