Seongsu Korean BBQ after a holiday hospital visit: Marblejeong

After visiting a close friend in the hospital over the holiday, I had a meal with a grateful acquaintance at Marblejeong, a Korean beef restaurant in Seongsu.

We ordered the 1++ Korean beef mixed grill 400g and enjoyed sirloin, rib finger, and brisket. It was nice that staff grilled everything for us, and with the spacious parking lot and private rooms of different sizes, it looked like a great spot for a Seongsu group dinner too.

Where is Marblejeong in Seongsu, and is there parking?

Marblejeong is on the 2nd floor of 57 Seongsuil-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, about 157m — a 2-minute walk — from Exit 5 of Ttukseom Station on Line 2. For parking, there's a spacious lot on the right side of the Marblejeong building, and after 6pm you can also park at the car wash on the left side of the building.

• Address: 57 Seongsuil-ro, 2nd floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Parking: Large lot on the right of the Marblejeong building; after 6pm, the car wash lot on the left is also available
• Location: About 157m from Exit 5 of Ttukseom Station, a 2-minute walk
• Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00–24:00, Sat–Sun 11:00–23:00
• Last order: Mon–Fri 23:00, Sat–Sun 22:00
• Transit: Use Exit 5 of Ttukseom Station on Line 2
• Note: Close to Ttukseom Station, making it convenient by public transit

Marblejeong's spacious parking lot made it easy even when driving. We were told that after 6pm you can also park at the car wash to the left of the building, which is worth keeping in mind.

In Seongsu-dong, parking is usually the first worry when driving, so having parking space at a restaurant made the visit much easier.

What does the outside of Marblejeong look like?

Marblejeong has a large white sign with its English name on it, which stood out even from a distance.

The entrance had a luxurious feel with gold-framed accents and soft lighting. There's a menu board in front of the entrance and stairs leading up, so it was easy to find the way to the 2nd-floor restaurant.

Marblejeong's room atmosphere, good for a Seongsu group dinner

The interior of Marblejeong was calm and upscale with black decor. The private rooms come in different sizes, so it seemed like a good space to use depending on your group's size.

It came to mind as a place for a Seongsu date or a Seongsu office dinner. The atmosphere was also nice for chatting with the person I went with while eating.

Marblejeong's beef mixed grill discount and review event

At the time of our visit, Marblejeong's beef mixed grill was 20% off from 11am to 4pm. There was also an event where writing a review got you a Häagen-Dazs.

Marblejeong menu and prices at a glance

1++ Korean beef mixed grill

• Mixed grill 400g ₩159,000
• Mixed grill 600g ₩229,000
• Mixed grill 900g ₩329,000
• Mixed grill 1.1kg ₩379,000

1++ Korean beef special course

• Course B 150g · sirloin, brisket ₩79,000
• Course A 180g · sirloin, brisket, recommended cut ₩99,000
• VIP Course 180g · sirloin, top blade, brisket ₩129,000
• VVIP Course 230g · sirloin, brisket, choice cut ₩169,000

The courses include abalone, garnish, abalone porridge, bite-sized raw beef and beef sashimi, doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), fried shrimp, LA-style seasoned short ribs, cold noodle dessert course, and dessert.

1++ Korean beef à la carte

• Sirloin ₩89,000
• Top sirloin ₩99,000
• Shrimp muscle ₩79,000
• Top blade ₩77,000
• Tenderloin ₩75,000
• Striploin ₩99,000
• Rib finger ₩62,000
• Brisket point ₩62,000
• Skirt steak ₩89,000
• Flank ₩75,000
• Tender flank ₩75,000
• Brisket ₩45,000

Premium Korean pork

• Mixed platter 500g ₩75,000
• Mixed platter 900g ₩145,000
• Wine-aged pork belly ₩25,000
• Pork belly ₩23,000
• Pork neck ₩23,000
• Pork jowl ₩26,000
• Skirt steak 130g ₩24,000
• Chuck flap tail 130g ₩23,000

The pork mixed platter includes pork belly, pork neck, special cuts, doenjang jjigae, steamed egg, and dessert.

Lunch ssambap set (rice with wraps)

• Pork jeyuk ssambap ₩15,000
• Pork cold pork belly ssambap ₩15,000
• Soy sauce bulgogi ssambap ₩15,000
• 1++ Korean beef bulgogi ssambap ₩18,000
• LA-style seasoned short rib ssambap ₩28,000

Ordering a lunch ssambap set comes with free doenjang jjigae, and rice and lettuce wraps are refillable.

Meal menu

• Hamhung-style cold noodles, broth/spicy ₩12,000
• Pollack sashimi cold noodles, broth/spicy ₩15,000
• 1++ Korean beef sashimi cold noodles, broth/spicy ₩15,000
• 1++ Korean beef raw beef cold soup ₩16,000
• 1++ Korean beef brisket doenjang jjigae ₩12,000
• 1++ Korean beef raw beef bibimbap ₩16,000
• Abalone porridge ₩12,000
• 1++ Korean beef seaweed soup ₩10,000 (add abalone +₩6,000)
• 1++ Korean beef abalone seaweed soup ₩19,000
• Nutritious short rib soup ₩16,000
• Abalone short rib soup ₩25,000
• Abalone octopus short rib soup ₩29,000

Side dishes

• 1++ Korean beef sashimi platter (large) ₩39,000
• 1++ Korean beef raw beef platter (large) ₩39,000
• LA-style seasoned short ribs ₩50,000
• Garnish ₩5,000
• Doenjang sulbap (fried rice) ₩8,000
• Steamed egg ₩5,000
• Rice ₩1,000

What cuts came with the 1++ Korean beef mixed grill 400g?

What we ordered at Marblejeong was the 1++ Korean beef mixed grill 400g, ₩159,000. On the day we visited, it came with sirloin, rib finger, and brisket.

I liked being able to compare different textures rather than eating just one cut.

Marblejeong's side dishes and cheese tomato salad

Marblejeong served various sauces and side dishes that went well with the meat. The one that stood out was the perilla leaf pesto sauce.

The salad had fresh vegetables and looked elegant on the plate. Eating cheese with tomato was a nice way to whet the appetite.

We enjoyed the meal even more by pairing the meat with salad and geotjeori (fresh kimchi) in between bites.

How did each cut of the 400g beef mixed grill taste?

Marblejeong's staff were kind and grilled the meat well. Not having to worry about grilling it ourselves made the meal much more relaxing.

Sirloin

The 1++ Korean beef sirloin had a great chew and was full of juice — it was delicious.

You could feel the juiciness while chewing, and dipping it in sauce, the savory taste of the meat paired well with the spicy kick of the sauce.

Eating the sirloin, I was reminded all over again of the charm of Korean beef grill.

Rib finger

The rib finger also had good juiciness — I enjoyed it just as much as the sirloin.

Switching between the two cuts, I liked how eating the same beef could still feel a bit different each time. We savored each piece slowly with sauce.

Brisket

Brisket is a cut I really love in general.

It was grilled just right and easy to eat, with just the right amount of fat and a soft texture.

The savory flavor spread through my mouth, and I kept reaching for more. My companion also loved brisket, so we both enjoyed it.

Overall thoughts on Marblejeong in Seongsu-dong

Marblejeong left an impression for the flavor of each Korean beef cut and the tableside grilling service. With convenient parking and private rooms, it seems worth considering for a Seongsu group dinner or gathering.

I was glad to eat my favorite brisket grilled to perfection. Since we didn't have to stop conversation to grill, we could focus on catching up. It's a place to remember when you want to enjoy Korean beef and a nice atmosphere.

Who would enjoy Marblejeong?

• Anyone who wants to try several cuts of Korean beef
• Anyone looking for a place where staff grill the meat for you
• Anyone who wants to gather in a private room
• Anyone driving to a Korean beef restaurant in Seongsu