# Korean BBQ near Hapjeong staffed grilling even at full house: Ijjok - By Junseo (https://superchart.com/en/@evening-stool-gyeonggi/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@evening-stool-gyeonggi/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@evening-stool-gyeonggi/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/index.md) ## In short Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal is a Korean BBQ restaurant in the basement level near Hapjeong Station in Mapo, Seoul. Even during a near-full house, staff grilled the pork belly table by table so the visit stayed all conversation, and the 180g pork belly at ₩16,000 plus the finishing doenjang sulbap (soybean paste rice) sealed the deal. Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal is a solid pick near Hapjeong Station for friend gatherings or work dinners where you want to talk, not tend a grill. ## Good to know - **Pork belly**: 180g for ₩16,000 - **Recommended finishing dish**: Doenjang sulbap (soybean paste rice) - **Location**: B1, 20 Dongmak-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Hours (Mon–Fri)**: 11:30–23:00, break time 15:00–17:00, last order 22:00 - **Hours (Sat)**: 17:00–23:00, last order 22:00 - **Closed**: Every Sunday; closed Sep 25 for Chuseok - **Notable feature**: Staff grill the meat for you *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* ![Kimchi and pork belly table setting at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-01-17psg-966.webp) I was craving pork belly in Hapjeong and came across Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal near Hapjeong Station while searching around. I love the kimchi-and-pork-belly combo so I went in with expectations, and to cut to the chase — I ate really, really well. The meat was great, and the staff were so kind that I felt good the entire meal. If you're looking for a good Korean BBQ restaurant near Hapjeong Station, I recommend this one! ## Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal's location and the tableside grilling service Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal is on B1, 20 Dongmak-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul. What I liked most is that they grill the meat for you directly. When you go to a Korean BBQ place, eating well matters, but so does being able to focus on the conversation — you know those days when you're too busy worrying about the grill? Here, since the staff grill the meat, my group could just relax and chat while eating. ![Staff-grilled pork belly and kimchi on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-02-29ner-966.webp) ## Attentive service even at nearly full capacity When I visited, the restaurant was genuinely busy. It felt almost fully booked, and there was a sign asking for customers' understanding if the restaurant got busy. ![Basement-level restaurant interior packed with customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-03-11gs4-966.webp) ![Sign asking for understanding during busy hours](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-04-tpkmd-966.webp) ![Nearly full tables at the Korean BBQ restaurant near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-05-hjlf9-966.webp) ![Kimchi samgyeopsal cooking on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-06-1pei6-966.webp) But seeing it in person, that sign felt almost unnecessary haha. Even though they were that busy, the staff kept going table to table grilling the meat for everyone. ![Staff member's hands grilling meat table to table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-07-j0t7n-966.webp) ![Close-up of pork belly grilling to a golden-brown](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-08-1p9vh-966.webp) It was impressive watching them run around while still being kind and attentive — you could feel that they were trying their best to take care of everyone even while slammed. ![Cooked pork belly with kimchi cooked alongside it](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-09-1qnd8-966.webp) ![A plate of 180g pork belly at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-10-8sdj2-966.webp) ![Table with pork belly and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-11-19cct-966.webp) ## 180g pork belly for ₩16,000 — reasonable for Hapjeong 180g for ₩16,000! The price was also a plus. Pork belly, 180g, ₩16,000 — pretty reasonable considering it's in Hapjeong. It feels even more so given how meat prices are these days. ![A well-grilled piece of pork belly with kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-12-13ftl-966.webp) ![Bite of pork belly with kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-13-1xzpa-966.webp) And it wasn't just the price — the meat itself was really delicious. They grill the pork belly nicely, so eating it golden-brown and crispy together with kimchi was a great combination. If you like kimchi samgyeopsal, I think you'll be satisfied with this. One bite of meat with kimchi, then another, and I kept reaching for more. Pork belly really does taste best with kimchi. ![Grill just before the pork belly and kimchi finish cooking](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-14-i58ns-966.webp) ## Finish with doenjang sulbap — don't skip it Make sure to order the doenjang sulbap (soybean paste rice)! The dish I really want to recommend here is doenjang sulbap. If you're wondering what to finish your meal with after the meat, definitely try it. It was a warm, filling way to end the meal after all that pork belly, and personally I really enjoyed it. ![A bowl of doenjang sulbap, the finishing dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-15-749o4-966.webp) ![Close-up of warm doenjang sulbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-16-1k00v-1200.webp) If you'd feel like something's missing just stopping at the pork belly, I recommend ordering the doenjang sulbap alongside it. ## A Seogyo-dong Korean BBQ restaurant, good for gatherings and work dinners too I'd also recommend this as a good Korean BBQ restaurant in Seogyo-dong!! If you're looking for a place to eat meat around Hapjeong or Seogyo-dong, this is worth considering too. ![Seating area with a Seogyo-dong Korean BBQ restaurant vibe](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-17-urst6-966.webp) ![Table setup good for seating a group](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-18-zlbk6-966.webp) Especially when you visit with a group, having staff grill the meat for you is a clear advantage — great for meals with friends, but also as a gathering spot. ![Interior of Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal, good for gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-19-hedyz-966.webp) ![A work-dinner-style table set with meat and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-20-1ao3x-966.webp) The meat was good, the staff were kind, and the price was reasonable — overall a satisfying place on multiple fronts. So if you're looking for a spot for a work dinner near Hapjeong Station, I'd recommend this too. For work dinners, the food matters, but so does being able to talk comfortably as a group, and since the staff grill the meat, that part should be easy here too. ![Vertical shot of the Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-21-wxzol-966.webp) ![Entrance signage with posted business hours](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-22-y41po-966.webp) ![Basement-level entrance of the Korean BBQ restaurant near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-23-p1one-966.webp) ![Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal signboard and exterior view](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap-24-fl4xg-966.webp) ## Hours and closed days Hours are Monday through Friday, 11:30–23:00, with a break time from 15:00–17:00 and last order at 22:00. On Saturdays it's 17:00–23:00 with last order at 22:00, and it's closed every Sunday. It's also closed September 25 for Chuseok, so keep that in mind if you're planning a visit. If I ever crave good kimchi samgyeopsal in Hapjeong again, I'd definitely go back to Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal. Especially since the doenjang sulbap was so good, I think next time I'll come back for meat and then finish off the doenjang sulbap properly again. ## Where it is - Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal (이쪽 김치삼겹살) - 20 Dongmak-ro 3-gil, B1, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 독막로3길 20 지하 1층 - 37.5492023, 126.9169637 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%AA%BD%20%EA%B9%80%EC%B9%98%EC%82%BC%EA%B2%B9%EC%82%B4/@37.5492023,126.9169637,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@evening-stool-gyeonggi/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-doenjang-sulbap/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt