Euljiro Korean BBQ with a 12-person room for group dinners: Neoaehanu

When an important meal comes up, I always end up fretting over it. Great food alone feels like something is missing, and nice atmosphere alone isn't satisfying either. When you're hosting someone special, you worry about food quality, the space and the service all at once, and Neoaehanu, a private-room restaurant in Euljiro that I visited recently, ticked those boxes quite well. Here's a record of my day at this hidden gem.

Neoaehanu location, hours and how to get there

Neoaehanu is at 8 Euljiro 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, on the 2nd floor, 2 minutes from Euljiro 3-ga Station Exit 1. It's open 11:00–22:00 on weekdays (break time 15:00–17:00) and 12:00–21:00 on Saturdays. Last order is one hour before closing, and it's closed on Sundays.

I came by subway: leave through Exit 1 and walk straight past two or three buildings until you see a Starbucks. Turn into the alley on the right just before it. It's really easy to reach by public transport, and since it's in the heart of the Euljiro district, it's a perfect spot for a company dinner too.

What's the atmosphere like inside Neoaehanu?

Once you go inside the building and climb the stairs, the mood changes completely.

The wine display by the entrance and the heavy wood-toned interior caught my eye first. It felt like being specially invited to a little dining bar.

A big plus is how well each table is separated. The privacy made it easy to talk, and the soft lighting inside the room kept the mood calm and comfortable.

A dignified company dinner, an unforgettable date. That phrase fits perfectly.

A 12-person group room for family meet-ups and company dinners

Neoaehanu has a fully separated room that fits 12 people like this, so it's ideal for anything from a sanggyeonrye (the formal first meeting of two families before a wedding) to a company dinner. I think people would be very happy with it.

Neoaehanu menu and prices

The menu at Neoaehanu, the Euljiro private-room restaurant, is built around hanwoo as the main.

Origins listed for domestic ingredients

Even the small ingredients, rice, soy sauce, sugar, chili powder and even sesame seeds, have their variety and origin written down, which made me trust the place more.

You can feel their pride in quality just from the menu. Lunch comes with a meal included, as a good-value set. If you follow them on Naver, you also get a drink coupon, so it's worth grabbing with one click ^^

What I ordered: Neoaehanu set ₩49,000 × 2 (1++ striploin, brisket, rib meat)

Neoaehanu's side dishes: are they made in-house?

The basic side dishes at Neoaehanu were neat and tidy. Every side and sauce was made from the restaurant's own recipes rather than bought ready-made.

Looking at the organic salad and the buchu-muchim (seasoned garlic chives), you'd guess they taste ordinary. Nope ^^ Wow, something's different here. The garlic chives had a deep, rich seasoning, and I got a refill. The seasoning is amazing.

The three cuts in the Neoaehanu set, and the portion

"Wow, this beef is really good." The Neoaehanu set has three cuts, 1++ striploin, brisket and rib meat, 300g in total, which was just right for two people.

The 1++ striploin was grilled first. The fat is marbled in nicely, not excessively. (Too much fat is a no from me, it gets heavy and greasy.)

Staff grill the meat for you

At Neoaehanu, a staff member grills the meat for you, and the grilling itself was so professional. The staff member had refined manners and was flawless from the start of the meal to the end.

They gave neat explanations and had the great sense to grill the meat at the pace we were eating. (The owner is lucky to have staff like this.)

1++ striploin

The 1++ striploin at Neoaehanu was tender and nutty, with juices spreading in the mouth, and it finished clean rather than greasy, so I kept eating.

Put it on sweetly grilled garlic, or on the spicy housemade sauce, enjoy it however you like, and before you know it the plate is empty.

Brisket

Next, they grilled the brisket. You can tell at a glance it's no ordinary brisket.

Maybe because this is the premium restaurant of Neoaehanu Co., Ltd., which slaughters, distributes and sells good raw beef itself, the quality is truly high.

Rib meat

The rib meat at Neoaehanu is said to be aged for 720 hours with skill and know-how, using top 1% raw beef. The beefy aroma felt like a double kick.

To enjoy the meat itself, I finished with a dab of salt.

Verdict: what occasions suit Neoaehanu in Euljiro?

At Neoaehanu you can comfortably enjoy good-quality hanwoo in a nice setting, and the steady service made it a dignified meal. I recommend this Euljiro private-room restaurant for important gatherings or dates. It isn't too greasy yet brings out hanwoo's deep flavor properly, and I was happy until the meal ended.