Magok lamb chop restaurant with non-spicy sauce for kids: Hwarodam

Hwarodam Yang Kkochi Magok (화로담양꼬치 마곡) is a newly opened charcoal-grilled lamb restaurant. I suddenly craved lamb after a long while, so I went to Hwarodam Yang Kkochi, a hot spot for Magok group dinners, and the thick lamb skewers were different from the usual kind. On top of that, the staff grill the lamb rack for you, so it was easy to enjoy and I could taste the real flavor of the lamb. Both the food and the atmosphere satisfied me, so I think it's a good place for company dinners, family gatherings, dates, or drinks with friends :)

Where is Hwarodam Yang Kkochi Magok, and what about hours and parking?

Hwarodam Yang Kkochi Magok is on the 2nd floor of Queens Park 10. It's open 14:00–23:00 and closed every Sunday. They say it's a charcoal lamb grill that selects only young lamb under one year old. Every seat is partitioned or a private room, so you can enjoy a company dinner or gathering in a private, relaxed atmosphere.

It's in Queens Park 10, between Magok Station and Balsan Station on Line 5, so it's a decent option by public transport.

The building has a spacious, pleasant underground car park, so driving is fine too.

You get up to 4 hours of FREE parking, so you can take your time with the lamb :)

Atmosphere and seating at Hwarodam Yang Kkochi Magok

The upscale interior was clearly different from any lamb skewer place I've visited before. Instead of the casual feel typical of skewer joints, it's a more atmospheric, tidy space, so the meal felt more special.

Every seat is partitioned or a private room, so you can enjoy lamb in private. Doesn't it seem good for Magok company dinners, family gatherings and dates alike?!

Hwarodam menu and what we ordered, with prices

Hwarodam Yang Kkochi has a wide menu to suit every taste: grilled cuts such as lamb rack (French rack, shoulder rack), raw lamb sirloin and lamb flower rib meat, plus lamb sirloin skewers, thick lamb skewers and lamb rib-finger meat skewers. There are also Chinese-style dishes like mango cream shrimp, flavorful fried eggplant, tomato egg stir-fry and kkwabaorou (Chinese-style sweet and sour fried pork), so you can round out the table. Even with a big group for a Magok company dinner, everyone can enjoy things their own way.

We ordered everything from the shoulder rack to lamb sirloin skewers, thick lamb skewers and lamb rib-finger meat skewers to try a variety of lamb.

• Lamb rack (shoulder rack) 270g ₩28,000
• Lamb sirloin skewers 250g ₩23,000
• Thick lamb skewers 250g ₩18,000
• Lamb rib-finger meat skewers 220g ₩18,000

Side dishes and the 3 signature sauces at Hwarodam

The side dishes and sauces felt clearly different from other places too. Neat sides like seasoned scallion salad, white kimchi and seasoned gungchae (stem lettuce) come with three sauces: chive flower, secret soy sauce and the Silk Road (Bidangil) signature sauce, so you can mix and match to taste.

How does the staff-grilled lamb rack (shoulder rack) taste?

The shoulder rack starts sizzling on the charcoal~

The lamb rack at Hwarodam comes with a grilling service where the staff cook it for you, so there's no worrying about doneness and you can enjoy it at its best, which I loved.

The shoulder rack was really tender, never tough or dry, and the moist, melt-apart texture stood out. There was no gamey lamb smell yet the flavor was fully alive, which satisfied me. Best of all, my child, who usually doesn't go for meat, ate it well.

A non-spicy sauce for kids

Hwarodam Yang Kkochi Magok also prepared a separate non-spicy sauce for the child, and it must have suited their taste, because they polished off a whole bowl of rice with the lamb!! Seeing them eat so well after so long made the meal feel extra good :)

Comparing thick lamb skewers, sirloin skewers and rib-finger meat skewers

Lamb sirloin skewers, thick lamb skewers and lamb rib-finger meat skewers.

The lamb skewers at Hwarodam stood out from the very thickness. The chunky bite and the rich juices that came with it were impressive, and the meat chewed softly yet with a pleasant springiness, which was very satisfying.

You might think such thick pieces would turn out dry, but not at all; the lamb flavor came through even stronger, so a single skewer had real presence.

The lamb rib-finger meat skewer had the softest texture of the three. I bet it goes really well with beer, and it was my personal favorite.

I really enjoyed it :)

Is Hwarodam Yang Kkochi Magok worth a return visit?

The lamb rack and skewers were rich and tender, pure wow. It's a place I'd like to come back to with my parents later. Future regular!! If you're looking for a Magok company dinner spot, or a great lamb rack and lamb skewer restaurant, give Hwarodam Yang Kkochi a thought~