# Korean BBQ near Hongdae, Seoul: chiletan rib set at Champpoppo - By Jiwoo Baek (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-gyeonggi-side-table/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a visit provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-gyeonggi-side-table/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-gyeonggi-side-table/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/index.md) ## In short Champpoppo Jjokgalbi Hapjeong Branch is a pork rib (jjokgalbi) restaurant between Hapjeong and Sangsu stations in Mapo, Seoul. On a weekend date night the order was the chiletan set — soy-marinated ribs for one, spicy ribs for two, steamed egg and a chiletan rice ball — at 51,000 won, plus an extra cheese fondue, and the free chicken porridge and pork skin served during the 15-minute pre-grill were standouts. Spicy jjokgalbi dipped in the nutty cheese fondue is the highlight at Champpoppo. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 / Fri–Sun 17:00–01:00 (last order 1 hour before closing) - **Chiletan set**: Soy-marinated jjokgalbi (1 serving) + spicy jjokgalbi (2 servings) + steamed egg + chiletan rice ball, 51,000 won - **Add-on ordered**: Cheese fondue - **Seating**: Small room with about 8 tables - **How to order**: Tablet ordering, with several review events - **Served free**: Chicken porridge, cabbage salad, white kimchi, pickled radish, pickled onion, corn cheese, 3 sauces, and pork skin while the ribs pre-grill - **Cooking wait**: About 15 minutes for the ribs to be pre-grilled - **Date of visit**: Saturday, September 12, 2026 - **Price reference**: ₩51,000 ≈ $37 (2026-09-19) *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* 2026.09.12, Sat > Champpoppo Jjokgalbi ![Champpoppo Jjokgalbi Hapjeong Branch cover image](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-01-147uj-1200.webp) Mon-Thu 17:00-23:00 Fri-Sun 17:00-01:00 *Last order 1 hour before close ![Exterior of Champpoppo Jjokgalbi near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-02-ga86f-m-900.webp) ## Where is Champpoppo Jjokgalbi Hapjeong Branch, and how long is the weekend wait? Champpoppo Jjokgalbi, right between Hapjeong Station and Sangsu Station! It just opened recently, and I visited for a weekend date. Weekend waits here are basically guaranteed, so we went before dinner rush and got lucky with a table! Right around when we finished eating, the line was already starting to form, ugh. ![Cozy interior with about 8 tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-03-1i2kl-900.webp) ## What comes in the 51,000-won chiletan set at Champpoppo? Champpoppo Jjokgalbi Hapjeong Branch was on the smaller side but had about 8 tables! Looked really good for a group dinner too. You order via tablet, and they run a lot of review events, so keep that in mind. We ordered the chiletan set: soy jjokgalbi (1 serving) + spicy jjokgalbi (2 servings) + steamed egg + chiletan rice ball, all for ₩51,000 — a set I highly recommend!!! ![Tablet ordering screen showing the chiletan set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-04-ms4g3-900.webp) ![Champpoppo Jjokgalbi menu items and prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-05-1xii2-900.webp) ![Ordering screen showing set menu details](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-06-s1uaz-900.webp) ![Review event notice and table setup](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-07-1p48f-900.webp) ## Free chicken porridge, side dishes and cheesy steamed egg The free side dishes were cabbage salad, white kimchi, radish pickle, pickled onion, corn cheese, and 3 sauces. The white kimchi went really well with the jjokgalbi. ![Free side dishes including cabbage salad and white kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-08-h49uc-900.webp) They put the corn cheese right on the grill for us. The fire was strong so it bubbled up quickly! ![Corn cheese bubbling on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-09-1ld17-900.webp) And here's the best part about Champpoppo Jjokgalbi..♡ the free chicken porridge!!!!!!!! It comes out piping hot so be careful!!!!!! The seasoning was exactly right too, perfect for settling your stomach before drinking. ![Free chicken porridge served in a stone pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-10-1cs3f-900.webp) The steamed egg is a cheese version, so it's totally jiggly and soft. Cheese steamed egg, need I say more ..♡ ![Jiggly cheese steamed egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-11-pmsrd-900.webp) ![A spoonful of cheese steamed egg from the stone pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-12-6c98o-900.webp) ## Pork skin served during the 15-minute pre-grill The jjokgalbi comes pre-grilled when ordered, so it takes about 15 minutes, and while you wait they give you pork skin to snack on ....♡ What even is this place ....? Amazing 👍🏻 The pork skin had zero smell and tasted incredible dipped in the spicy sauce! ![Pork skin served free while waiting for the first grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-13-1n4qd-900.webp) ![Pork skin dipped in spicy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-14-2p74d-900.webp) The chiletan rice ball that comes with the set is huge, and it's packed with cartilage and flying fish roe!!!! ![Chiletan rice ball with cartilage and flying fish roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-15-j7hdw-900.webp) You eat the rice ball with a spoon. Heheh. ![Scooping the rice ball with a spoon](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-16-v9oy0-900.webp) ## How to grill the soy-marinated jjokgalbi: flip, then 30 seconds They put the soy jjokgalbi on first, and what's in the photo is one serving! The portion is really generous 👍🏻 Since the jjokgalbi comes pre-grilled, you grill bone-side down until it starts sizzling, then flip and give it 30 seconds! ![One serving of soy jjokgalbi on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-17-1rfc2-900.webp) ![Soy jjokgalbi flipped on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-18-nhm8j-900.webp) Go over 30 seconds and it burns ^^! Haha. There was so much meat on the ribs that it was really satisfying to tear off ...♡ The soy sauce seasoning itself was so tasty, and the meat was tender, great for pulling apart! ![Soy jjokgalbi with thick, meaty ribs](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-19-f6v6k-900.webp) Tear off just the meat and eat it with the rice ball!!!!!! So good. ![Jjokgalbi meat eaten with the rice ball](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-20-1k0dv-900.webp) ![Spicy jjokgalbi placed on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-21-1d2c0-900.webp) ## Why the spicy jjokgalbi needs the cheese fondue add-on They put the spicy jjokgalbi on next. This kind is the spicy one!!! ![Grilling the spicy jjokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-22-1j5op-900.webp) We ordered cheese fondue to eat with the spicy jjokgalbi. Cheese is a must ~~~~~~~~♡ ![Spicy jjokgalbi dipped in the added cheese fondue](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-23-brtjj-900.webp) Spicy jjokgalbi with cheese fondue — how do you even resist .....♡ The jjokgalbi sauce wasn't that spicy, but the cheese was so nutty and rich that it paired perfectly!!!!! Totally recommend the cheese, ha-ha. ![Leftover stone pots at the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date-24-o703f-900.webp) By the time we were finishing up, somehow all 3 stone pots had ended up in front of my husband .... lol lol lol. What's going on .....? ^________^ Anyway, we came for a date and ate so, so well!!!!!!! Heheh. Totally recommend this Hapjeong date spot ♡ ## Where it is - Champpoppo Jjokgalbi Hapjeong Branch (참뽀뽀쪽갈비 합정점) - 77 Yanghwa-ro 6-gil, 1F, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 양화로6길 77 1층 - 37.5485844, 126.9185489 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B0%B8%EB%BD%80%EB%BD%80%EC%AA%BD%EA%B0%88%EB%B9%84%20%ED%95%A9%EC%A0%95%EC%A0%90/@37.5485844,126.9185489,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-gyeonggi-side-table/hapjeong-pork-ribs-cheese-fondue-date/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt