# Jongno Korean BBQ restaurant with a retractable roof: Meongseokjip - By Yeoul (https://superchart.com/en/@follow-the-appetite/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@follow-the-appetite/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@follow-the-appetite/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/index.md) ## In short Meongseokjip Jongno 3-ga Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, with aged pork and an indoor-outdoor atmosphere. The ₩55,000 Meongseok Set includes pork and staff grilling, while the self-service bar makes wraps easy to refill. Verdict: a fun choice for pork belly and lively evening patio vibes. ## Good to know - **Signature set**: Meongseok Set ₩55,000 (2 servings aged pork belly, 1 serving aged pork neck, and grilling service) - **Pork**: Aged pork belly ₩18,000; galbigisal ₩18,000; pork jowl ₩19,000; flower pork neck ₩19,000 - **Beef**: Beef rib meat ₩24,000; beef chuck flap ₩24,000 - **Sides**: Kimchi fried rice ₩7,000; steamed egg ₩5,000; rice ₩1,000 - **Drinks**: Makgeolli ₩4,000; soft drinks ₩2,000 - **Features**: Staff grilling service, self-service bar, outdoor tables, and a retractable roof *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* ## An outdoor-style Korean BBQ spot in an Ikseon-dong alley Meongseokjip Jongno 3-ga Branch (멍석집 종로3가점) ![Exterior of Meongseokjip Jongno 3-ga Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-01-1b61t-673.webp) ![Inside Meongseokjip Jongno 3-ga Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-02-1ommr-900.webp) I found Meongseokjip Jongno 3-ga Branch while looking for a Korean BBQ place with a great outdoor-drinking vibe in Ikseon-dong~ With the distinctive bustle of Jongno 3-ga and the charm of the Ikseon-dong alleys combined, it was just the right atmosphere for meat at dinner!! ![Korean BBQ restaurant atmosphere in an Ikseon-dong alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-03-lsdlf-900.webp) ![Evening Korean BBQ restaurant scene in Jongno 3-ga](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-04-aedyx-900.webp) There were tables set up outside, so on a nice day it was the perfect place to properly enjoy that Ikseon-dong outdoor Korean BBQ feeling~ The restaurant has a roof that can open and close, so even indoors, you can fully enjoy the outdoor atmosphere when the weather is nice~ Plus, there were lots of diners, so you could really feel Ikseon-dong's lively evening energy! ![Retractable roof and outdoor tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-05-yx9uo-900.webp) ## Meongseok Set and à la carte prices There were plenty of pork and beef options, including the signature Meongseok Set for ₩55,000~ The set came with two servings of aged pork belly, one serving of aged pork neck, and grilling service. À la carte, there was aged pork belly for ₩18,000, galbigisal for ₩18,000, pork jowl for ₩19,000, and flower pork neck for ₩19,000; beef rib meat and beef chuck flap were ₩24,000 each. ![Meongseokjip meat menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-06-3q6zf-1200.webp) That day, we ordered two servings of aged pork belly. Sadly, the flower pork neck was sold out when we visited, so we couldn't order it. Sides included kimchi fried rice for ₩7,000, steamed egg for ₩5,000, and rice for ₩1,000; makgeolli was ₩4,000 and soft drinks were ₩2,000, so we ordered the steamed egg! The staff grill the meat for you~ Even though they were busy, they took great care of our table, so thank you!! ![Staff grilling pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-07-3n0el-900.webp) ![Pork belly grill with staff grilling service](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-08-a0lf3-900.webp) ## Thick aged pork belly grilled by the staff I really liked how visibly thick the aged pork belly we ordered was~ ![Plate of thick aged pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-09-lq9ub-900.webp) ![Aged pork belly order](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-10-9pn85-900.webp) Once it hit the grill, the fat began to sizzle from the pork belly and that delicious smell started wafting up, haha. They grilled garlic around the edge of the grill too, which was great with the meat~ It felt like the Korean soul, you know? Haha. ![Pork belly and garlic on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-11-1n5vh-900.webp) The nicely browned aged pork belly had just-crisp-enough edges and moist meat, so it was delicious even simply dipped in salt or sauce. ![Nicely browned aged pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-12-ygd15-900.webp) ![Crisply cooked pork belly pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-13-o55r4-900.webp) ![Cross-section of juicy pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-14-n0r71-900.webp) Once the meat was cooked to a point, you could cut it into bite-size pieces. Since it was thick, it was best browned on the outside while keeping the inside juicy!! ![Pork belly cut into bite-size pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-15-wnlyt-900.webp) ![Thick pork belly cooking on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-16-eoxnh-900.webp) ## A self-service bar for easy wrap refills Meongseokjip had a separate self-service bar. It was convenient to take as much kimchi, lettuce, garlic, seasonings, and side dishes as we needed! When you're eating meat, wrap ingredients like lettuce and garlic disappear so quickly, so I loved being able to grab more right away from the bar~ ![Self-service bar with kimchi and lettuce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-17-izdd1-900.webp) ![Self-service bar with garlic and seasonings](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-18-dwa2d-900.webp) Wrapping grilled kimchi and garlic with pork belly in lettuce gave that proper Korean BBQ restaurant taste. ![Pork belly wrap with grilled kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-19-h5wzq-900.webp) ![A bite of pork belly wrapped in lettuce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-20-1qppo-900.webp) A piece of pork belly with kimchi, garlic, and a lettuce wrap cut through the richness, and I just kept reaching for more!! ![Pork belly with kimchi and garlic](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-21-e93aq-900.webp) ![Pork belly eaten with wrap ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-22-evkxw-900.webp) ## Fluffy steamed egg alongside the meat The fluffy steamed egg came overflowing from a ttukbaegi (Korean earthenware pot), and it looked generous from the start~ Taking spoonfuls of warm, soft steamed egg between bites of meat was a pretty great combination, haha. ![Fluffy steamed egg in a ttukbaegi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-23-rl4m5-900.webp) ![Warm steamed egg served with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip-24-1u3g4-900.webp) ## So, how was it for Ikseon-dong outdoor Korean BBQ? Overall, Meongseokjip Jongno 3-ga Branch offered a range of meats centered on aged pork belly, but its biggest appeal was getting to enjoy an outdoor-style atmosphere in an Ikseon-dong alley! If you're looking for Ikseon-dong outdoor pork belly, I think it would be nice to visit in the evening and eat at an outdoor table. If you want pork belly, pork neck, or other meats in Ikseon-dong and want to enjoy the atmosphere too, this is a place I'd recommend~ The restroom was clean too, totally my style~~ ## Where it is - Meongseokjip Jongno 3-ga Branch (멍석집 종로3가점) - 7 Donhwamun-ro 11da-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 돈화문로11다길 7 멍석집 - 37.5728248, 126.9903688 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A9%8D%EC%84%9D%EC%A7%91%20%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C3%EA%B0%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5728248,126.9903688,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@follow-the-appetite/jongno-iksundong-yajang-samgyeopsal-meongseokjip/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt