# 50-seat beef restaurant near Gongdeok Station, Seoul: Usijang Hoegwan - By Seogyeong (https://superchart.com/en/@kettle-and-key/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a complimentary meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@kettle-and-key/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@kettle-and-key/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/index.md) ## In short Usijang Hoegwan is a long-running hanwoo beef grill and soup restaurant in a Dohwa-dong alley between Gongdeok and Mapo Stations in Seoul. An office worker in his 40s scouting company dinner venues ordered the assorted 3-person set at 116,900 won, which brought jingalbisal, seasoned LA galbi, raw galbisal, yuksashimi (raw sliced beef) and a restorative galbitang (beef rib soup) whose meat slid straight off the bone. With 50 seats in total, Usijang Hoegwan has room for big group dinners around Mapo and Gongdeok. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F, 15-10 Samgae-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Getting there**: 3-minute walk from Mapo Station (Line 5) Exit 3; 10-minute walk from Gongdeok Station Exit 8 - **Hours**: Daily 10:00–22:00 (break 15:00–17:00, last order 21:30, open year-round) - **Parking**: Private spaces in front of and beside the restaurant (paid lot at Dohwa-dong Community Center when full) - **Seating**: 50 seats in total; group gatherings and company dinners can be reserved - **Facilities**: Takeout, group dining, Wi-Fi, waiting area, reservations, delivery - **Assorted 3-person set**: 116,900 won (assorted platter + yukhoe or yuksashimi (large) + a rice meal) - **Assorted 2-person set**: 73,900 won - **Assorted 4-person set**: 161,900 won - **Assorted 5-person set**: 211,900 won - **Assorted beef platter (700g)**: 79,800 won - **Fresh beef galbisal (boneless short rib), 1kg**: 69,800 won - **Restorative galbitang (beef rib soup, 2 large ribs)**: 16,000 won - **Fresh clam and beef gukbap (rice soup)**: 14,000 won - **Price reference**: ₩116,900 ≈ $84.5 · ₩40,000 ≈ $29 (2026-09-19) *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* ![Signature photo of Usijang Hoegwan, a beef restaurant near Mapo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-01-vff7i-1200.webp) > 🐂 A visit to Usijang Hoegwan, a beef spot near Mapo Station Living in the city, an old-school, nostalgic beef restaurant is genuinely hard to come by. Now that I'm past 40, places like this taste even better to me, and I find myself drawn to spots that feel warm and familiar from the moment you walk in. I'm the one in charge of picking company dinner spots, and whenever I choose a place with this kind of vibe, I always get feedback that it was a great choice. This time I was thrilled to discover a real neighborhood favorite near Mapo Station that locals genuinely swear by. ![Exterior of Usijang Hoegwan between Gongdeok and Mapo Stations](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-02-1lu4r-966.webp) The place is called Usijang Hoegwan. It sits between Gongdeok and Mapo Stations, so it's easy to reach from either one, and with so many companies and large corporations nearby, it's a great place to unwind after a tough weekday with good beef and cheap soju. ## Where is Usijang Hoegwan, and what are its hours and parking? ![Entrance and basic information sign at Usijang Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-03-yo32b-966.webp) - Location: 1F, 15-10 Samgae-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Transit: Mapo Station (Line 5) Exit 3, 3-min walk (Dohwa-dong alley behind Garden Hotel) / Gongdeok Station (Lines 5, 6, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, AREX) Exit 8, 10-min walk / by village bus Mapo01, get off at 'S-Mart' stop, 2-min walk - Hours: Daily 10:00–22:00 (break 15:00–17:00, last order 21:30, open year-round) - Parking: dedicated spaces in front of and beside the restaurant (paid lot at Dohwa-dong Community Center when full) - Amenities: takeout, group dining, Wi-Fi, waiting area, reservations, delivery available - Seating: 50 seats total (group gatherings and company dinners in Mapo welcome) ![Usijang Hoegwan building in a Dohwa-dong alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-04-1q66u-966.webp) ![Parking space in front of Usijang Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-05-1xhng-966.webp) ## Inside Usijang Hoegwan: a 50-seat old-school beef house ![Alley view behind Mapo Station Exit 3](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-06-1wrbe-966.webp) Usijang Hoegwan is easy to get to — just a 3-minute walk from Mapo Station Exit 3, into the alley behind Garden Hotel. ![Interior table view at Usijang Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-07-li55z-966.webp) ![Old-school interior atmosphere of Usijang Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-08-1gos1-966.webp) ![Seating at Usijang Hoegwan suited for group dinners](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-09-1btwu-966.webp) With 50 seats total, there's plenty of room for group dinners, and the spacious, comfortable layout made it easy to see why it's known as a go-to company dinner spot around Mapo and Gongdeok. ![Weathered wall at Usijang Hoegwan showing its age](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-10-1r70g-966.webp) ![Old-fashioned decor and props inside Usijang Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-11-1i55w-966.webp) ![Grill table and charcoal burner at Usijang Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-12-jzj7d-966.webp) You can see signs of age everywhere, but that character seems to lift the overall atmosphere of the restaurant rather than detract from it. ## Three things that set Usijang Hoegwan apart ### 1. One cow, four ways: grilled, sliced raw, boiled and simmered ![Sign explaining the four ways to enjoy one cow](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-13-cqdj2-966.webp) The lineup lets you enjoy every part of the cow in one sitting — raw galbisal and assorted cuts grilled over charcoal, yuksashimi (raw beef sashimi) and yukhoe (raw beef) sliced from clean 1++ No.9 grade Gangwon-do hanwoo, gukbap and soups simmered for 12 hours, and a hearty assorted boiled beef dish. ### 2. The quality of the hanwoo beef ![Full spread of the assorted 3-person set at Usijang Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-14-1webd-966.webp) I ordered the assorted 3-person set (₩116,900), and the meat quality genuinely exceeded my expectations. They say they use kkurisal from 1++ No.9 grade hanwoo raised in clean areas of Gangwon-do, butchered and trimmed the same day — and both the yuksashimi and yukhoe tasted noticeably fresh. ![Plate of Gangwon-do hanwoo 1++ kkurisal yuksashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-15-19zg1-966.webp) ![Close-up of fresh hanwoo yukhoe](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-16-1lw3r-966.webp) ### 3. Soups and stews simmered for 12 hours ![Gukbap and soup dishes simmered for 12 hours](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-17-vn60z-966.webp) The soup lineup is solid: clear Naju-style gomtang (bone broth soup), a rib soup with two whole large ribs, spicy beef intestine soup, and their signature raw clam beef gukbap. I tried the body-boosting rib soup included in the set — the ribs were so tender that the meat slid right off the bone with just a light nudge of my chopsticks. It had been a long time since I'd had rib soup this soft. ## Usijang Hoegwan menu and prices at a glance ![Menu board and price list at Usijang Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-18-1qa4l-966.webp) ![Set menu signage at Usijang Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-19-1on2i-966.webp) ### Hanwoo yuksashimi and yukhoe (raw beef) - [Signature] Perilla leaf yukhoesashimi platter ₩55,000 - 1++ No.9 grade hanwoo yuksashimi ₩22,000 - Never-frozen 1++ yukhoe ₩22,000 - 1++ No.9 grade yukhoe bibimbap ₩13,000 - Hanwoo ox-bone traditional spicy pagaejang gukbap ₩9,900 ### Rice meals: gukbap and soups - Naju-style clear gomtang gukbap ₩8,900 - Signature raw clam beef gukbap ₩14,000 - Grandmother Song Ok-sun's secret-recipe intestine soup ₩12,000 - Body-boosting rib soup (2 large ribs) ₩16,000 ### Grilled beef cuts - [3 cuts on one plate] Assorted beef platter (700g) ₩79,800 - Nationwide-lowest-price raw beef galbisal 1kg ₩69,800 ### House specialties and side dishes - [Most reordered] Usijang assorted boiled beef ₩55,000 - [Body-boosting] Beef nutrition hot pot ₩55,000 - [Natural collagen] Seasoned beef tendon (sseuji-muchim) ₩18,000 - Salted oyster and beef sashimi combo ₩12,000 - Addictive soy-marinated egg ₩4,000 - Chewy beef tendon (add to gukbap) ₩3,000 ### Set menus for groups - 2-person set (half assorted platter + yukhoe or yuksashimi (medium) + meal) ₩73,900 - 3-person set (assorted platter + yukhoe or yuksashimi (large) + meal) ₩116,900 - 4-person set (assorted platter + boiled beef or hot pot + yukhoe or yuksashimi) ₩161,900 - 5-person set (assorted platter + boiled beef or hot pot + yukhoe or yuksashimi (large) + salted oyster) ₩211,900 ## What the assorted 3-person set (116,900 won) actually brings I ordered the set with the assorted platter, yuksashimi (large), and a meal. The assorted platter came with three cuts on one plate — jingalbisal, seasoned LA galbi, and raw galbisal — so I could compare their different charms side by side. ![Assorted platter of jingalbisal, seasoned LA galbi, and raw galbisal](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-20-6oklt-966.webp) ![Galbisal grilling over charcoal at Usijang Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-21-75d0t-966.webp) For the meal included in the set, I chose the body-boosting rib soup, which looked hearty right away with a whole large rib sitting in the bowl. It had been simmered so thoroughly that the meat separated gently from the bone with just a light touch of chopsticks — the meat itself was satisfying, and the broth was deep and rich too. ![Body-boosting rib soup with a whole large rib inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-22-y3ree-966.webp) The yukhoe that came with it was so tender and nutty that it tasted like something you'd pay ₩40,000 for at a specialty raw-beef restaurant. ![Plate of hanwoo yukhoe included in the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner-23-pbnda-966.webp) ## Final verdict: is Usijang Hoegwan a good Mapo and Gongdeok company dinner venue? Usijang Hoegwan is a place where you can enjoy all kinds of cuts from one cow — grilled, sliced, boiled, and stewed. The meat quality in the assorted 3-person set exceeded my expectations, and combined with a rib soup so tender the meat slid off the bone, it felt less like a flashy restaurant and more like a genuine neighborhood spot that wins on skill rather than décor. It's a comfortable place to visit around Mapo and Gongdeok whenever you're craving a beef dinner or a rich bowl of gukbap. ## Where it is - Usijang Hoegwan (우시장회관) - 1F, 15-10 Samgae-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 삼개로 15-10 1층 - 37.5391391, 126.9479474 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9A%B0%EC%8B%9C%EC%9E%A5%ED%9A%8C%EA%B4%80/@37.5391391,126.9479474,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@kettle-and-key/ushijang-hoegwan-mapo-group-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt