# Gangnam Korean BBQ restaurant for charcoal pork belly: Bongu Hwarro - By Harin (https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-before-coffee/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-before-coffee/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@lunch-before-coffee/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/index.md) ## In short Bongu Hwarro is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, serving charcoal-grilled pork belly and marinated beef. I ordered by tablet and paired the meat with a hot earthenware stew. Verdict: a cozy spot for a satisfying charcoal-grilled meat feast. Craving properly grilled meat with that subtle charcoal aroma, I visited Bongu Hwarro (봉우화로), a longtime favorite Korean BBQ restaurant near Gangnam Station✨ This place is well known by word of mouth for pork belly in Gangnam, too. ![Photo introducing a visit to Bongu Hwarro near Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro-01-m36yb-900.webp) ## Bongu Hwarro in the uphill alley by Gangnam Station The moment I entered the uphill alley by Gangnam Station, the Bongu Hwarro sign immediately caught my eye! Right from the entrance, it had all the presence of a traditional brazier-grill spot✨ ![Bongu Hwarro entrance and sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro-02-1wdoy-900.webp) A large menu board out front made it easy to look over the different cuts and choose before going in🥩 ![Meat menu board in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro-03-1lo71-900.webp) The retro, cozy dining room made it a perfect place for a Gangnam Station group dinner, too🍽️ ![Retro and cozy restaurant dining room](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro-04-1fual-900.webp) Using the tablet installed at each table, I could browse the menu and conveniently order the meat and sides I wanted📱 ![Tablet ordering system at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro-05-1n5cf-900.webp) ## Wrap vegetables and banchan A basket arrived neatly filled with fresh, bright-green lettuce for ssam (Korean lettuce wraps), perfect alongside the meat🥬 ![Basket of lettuce wrap vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro-06-1uivc-900.webp) The table was filled with neat, generous basic banchan (Korean side dishes), including pa-jeori (seasoned scallion salad), musaengchae (seasoned shredded radish), and dongchimi (water kimchi), all of which brought out the meat's flavor🥗 ![Basic side dishes including seasoned scallion salad and shredded radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro-07-nfbv9-900.webp) ## Grilling pork belly and marinated beef over charcoal Fresh pink pork belly arrived beautifully curled into rounds with mushrooms🥩 Up close, the balance of lean meat and fat looked excellent, and the meat looked wonderfully moist and fresh✨ ![Pork belly served with mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro-08-t9bvl-900.webp) A generous serving of red-hued beef, tossed in a flavorful marinade with mushrooms, came out as well🥩 ![Plate of mushrooms and marinated beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro-09-k2wpj-900.webp) I spread the pork belly and mushrooms wide across the heated grill and started cooking them until they sizzled and turned golden🔥 As the gentle charcoal aroma soaked in, the excess fat rendered away and everything cooked up crisp yet juicy✨ ![Pork belly and mushrooms grilling on the griddle](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro-10-1l50u-900.webp) Turning it carefully so it would not burn created the perfect look, with glossy juices flowing from the meat👍 ![Grilled meat with glistening juices](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro-11-p694l-900.webp) Once it was fully cooked to a delicious golden brown, it was easy to enjoy every last piece while warm💖 ![Golden-brown grilled pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro-12-5fzxf-900.webp) ## Even a hot earthenware stew The bubbling ttukbaegi (earthenware pot) stew was packed with ingredients, and its savory, pleasantly spicy broth was absolutely excellent🍲 ![Earthenware stew filled with ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro-13-1c8og-899.webp) Having a full platter of meat alongside the hot stew made for a perfect, deeply satisfying finish✨ ## What I liked about Bongu Hwarro - The meat is grilled with care over a brazier, making it easy to enjoy moist juices and a deep smoky aroma🔥 - From fresh pork belly to marinated meat, there is a generous, filling selection that should suit almost everyone🥩 - With its cozy atmosphere and convenient ordering system, I highly recommend it for a Gangnam Station date or group dinner✨ ![Finishing a meal at Bongu Hwarro](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro-14-11b7q-966.webp) ## Where it is - Bongu Hwarro (봉우화로) - 76 Bongeunsa-ro 18-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로18길 76 스타팰리스 - 37.5017533, 127.0273416 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B4%89%EC%9A%B0%ED%99%94%EB%A1%9C/@37.5017533,127.0273416,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-before-coffee/gangnam-charcoal-pork-bongwoohwaro/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt