Spicy gochujang bulgogi and oddol galbi date at Gamgol Yeontan-jip

As the evenings got cooler, I found myself craving meat grilled over charcoal. So my husband and I headed to Gamgol Yeontan-jip, a well-known spot near Seonyudo Station.

It had tons of reviews on SNS and Naver, so I went in with high expectations — and the flavor of the Korean pork and the charcoal smoke didn't disappoint. Today I'll walk you through what we ate, the atmosphere, and some tips for visiting.

Gamgol Yeontan-jip Seonyudo Station Branch: location and hours

• Name: Gamgol Yeontan-jip Seonyudo Station Branch
• Address: 15 Seonyu-ro 49-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (259m from Seonyudo Station Exit 5)
• Hours (Mon–Fri): 11:30–22:30, break 14:00–16:30
• Hours (Sat–Sun): 16:30–22:30, no break time
• Amenities/other: group-friendly, reservations, Wi-Fi, pet-friendly, and more

Gamgol Yeontan-jip Seonyudo Station Branch is about a 3-minute walk from Exit 5 of Seonyudo Station, and it's also walkable from Dangsan Station — a great spot for Korean BBQ near Seonyudo Station. What makes it special is the story behind it: it's run by a mother born in 1968 and her son, a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef.

Retro signage and ₩990 soju

When we arrived, the old-school sign caught my eye right away. The words "charcoal grill specialty" felt so nostalgic. There were already quite a few customers, which says something about how popular this Korean BBQ spot near Seonyudo Station is.

₩990 for soju — is that even real? With a price like that, how could you not come?

There's a real retro vibe here. The colorful waiting chairs and the charcoal-grill atmosphere bring back old memories. You can feel the good-restaurant energy just from the entrance. I imagine at night, with the charcoal-style lighting, the mood gets even better.

Inside the restaurant and the group room

The interior kept that retro charm alive too, with 80s-90s style decor and music blending together for a relaxed atmosphere. It's a great space for work dinners, family gatherings, or dates — I could see why it's such a popular pork belly spot near Seonyudo Station.

Even the utensils have a retro feel, and the utensil drawer is 99% sterilized — very hygienic.

They said the private room fits up to 16, but honestly it looked like it could fit 20. Great option for group gatherings or work dinners.

They also give 25% off on the 25th of every month. What's today's date again? Definitely worth checking.

Menu and how to order

There are menu items not listed on the physical menu that you can only find on the kiosk. Look out for a free dried fish event, too.

There's a notice on the wall unique to Gamgol Yeontan-jip. Ask about it and order if you're interested. True to a good pork belly spot near Seonyudo Station, there's even a video showing tips for eating the meat best — though honestly, staff explained everything kindly in person, so you don't even need to watch it.

₩990 soju — I was the only one drinking it. My husband was driving 🚘

One side dish and sauce set per person, neatly arranged — so hygienic.

It looks like shredded green onion, but they said it's actually shredded garlic scapes. The cabbage kimchi and green onion kimchi were also aged just right to eat with meat.

Julzulli special pork neck and charcoal sea salt pork belly

• Julzulli special pork neck ₩15,900
• Charcoal sea salt pork belly ₩15,900
• Flat bibim noodles ₩6,900

As you'd expect from a good pork belly spot near Seonyudo Station, the color of the meat looked amazing. Even raw, it made my mouth water. We started with the julzulli special pork neck. First, we oiled the grill lightly, like giving it a quick wipe-down.

For steak-style pork neck, you cook all four sides evenly first. You need decent heat so the juices don't escape. Before that, though — a staff member came over and explained in detail how to grill it properly, step by step, so don't worry. They were genuinely kind about it. They said this cut is steak-style pork neck, and it's best eaten at about 80% doneness.

Following their advice, I cooked it lightly and dipped it in just salt — and wow, it was chewy yet tender, with a great meaty bite. The juices burst in my mouth, and the subtle charcoal smoke made it even better. Salt-dipping is the classic way to go.

The basil sauce was also pretty good — it cut through the richness of the pork neck and belly nicely.

The color was such a vivid, fresh pink. The pork belly at Gamgol Yeontan-jip Seonyudo Station Branch comes pre-salted, and it looked delicious even before cooking. We grilled the belly over charcoal until golden brown — after all, Gamgol Yeontan-jip is known for its pork belly near Seonyudo Station.

On staff's recommendation, we wrapped the pork belly in shredded garlic scapes, and honestly, no words needed. The savory pork fat, crunchy texture, and tangy seasoning came together perfectly.

What does the flat bibim noodles taste like?

You can't have Korean BBQ without bibim noodles (spicy mixed noodles), right? This place has a unique item called "flat bibim noodles," so we ordered it. The flat noodle shape stands out, and the sauce was tangy-sweet, perfect alongside meat. The noodles were chewy too, which made for a great texture. Rolled up with the pork belly, it cut the richness and was so good.

Extra orders: gochujang charcoal bulgogi and oddol galbi

• Gochujang charcoal bulgogi ₩14,900
• Oddol galbi ₩14,900

It was so good we ordered the pork belly again. True to being a great pork belly spot near Seonyudo Station, the extra order was worth every won.

They told us to flip it all at once. I guess it ends up the same once it's in your stomach, but eating it the right way is nice too. The gochujang charcoal bulgogi had a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce soaked well into the meat, so I kept reaching for more. Grilled over charcoal, it had that subtle smoky note that made it even better.

The flavor reminded me so much of steamed white rice that we ended up ordering rice and wrapping it all up.

I can't really put the flavor into words. You just have to come and try it yourself. The core of it is that every dish has its own distinctive taste.

It's a special cut with a firm, chewy texture and a savory flavor. Oddol galbi has this fun crunchy bite. The seasoning wasn't overdone, so it didn't overpower the meat's own flavor — great as an anju (drinking snack).

After eating our fill of meat, we finished with a plum slushie. The sweet-tangy plum flavor cleaned up the palate nicely.

Tip: don't drive here — the side dishes practically call for soju.

Where can you park?

There's no dedicated parking lot at the restaurant, but the Yangpyeong 2-dong public parking lot nearby works well. Note that multi-child family welfare cardholders get 50% off. It's also close to Exit 5 of Seonyudo Station, so taking public transit is convenient too.

Final thoughts

Gamgol Yeontan-jip Seonyudo Station Branch, a great pork belly spot near Seonyudo Station, served food that was never overpowering while still bringing out the best in each ingredient. The subtle charcoal smoke made the meat taste even more special. The staff were kind and the atmosphere was great — my husband and I had a really happy time here. If you're looking for a Korean BBQ restaurant near Seonyudo Station and want to enjoy delicious charcoal grilling with a retro vibe, I highly recommend this place.

I definitely want to have the pork belly with flat bibim noodles combo again.