# Gangnam charcoal-grill BBQ with crab-leg side dishes: Bongu Hwarro - By Yerin Doh N. (https://superchart.com/en/@mangwon-dusk-counter/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This story was written after a sponsored restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@mangwon-dusk-counter/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@mangwon-dusk-counter/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/index.md) ## In short Bongu Hwarro is a traditional charcoal-grill Korean BBQ restaurant with 150 seats in Gangnam, Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 11, tucked between the CGV Gangnam buildings. Bongu Hwarro's marinated beef brisket and Iberico pork neck were grilled with king oyster mushrooms, and the banchan (side dishes) were generous, from scallion strips, radish strips, garlic and green onion kimchi to crab legs. With a 20th-anniversary deal giving 50% off meat refills plus free Hangang ramyeon and soft-serve ice cream, Bongu Hwarro is an easy pick for a group dinner. ## Good to know - **Location**: About a 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 11, between the CGV Gangnam buildings - **Address**: Star Palace, 76 Bongeunsa-ro 18-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - **Size**: 150 seats - **Beef brisket (woosamgyeop)**: 150g, 14,000 won - **Korean pork belly**: 150g, 15,000 won - **Iberico pork neck**: 150g, 15,000 won - **20th-anniversary event**: 50% off additional meat orders, one free Hangang ramyeon per person, free soft-serve ice cream - **How to order**: Tablet ordering; the first meat order must match the number of diners - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–23:30 (Sunday 11:00–23:00) - **Price reference**: ₩14,000 ≈ $10 · ₩15,000 ≈ $11 (2026-09-21) *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* ![Table setting at Bongu Hwarro, a Korean BBQ restaurant near Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-01-12zcd-1200.webp) Today I've got a review of Bongu Hwarro, a Korean BBQ restaurant near Gangnam Station that I stumbled into while out having fun in the area. ![Path to Bongu Hwarro between the CGV Gangnam building near Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-02-jd6iq-966.webp) ## Where is Bongu Hwarro? 5 minutes on foot from Gangnam Station Exit 11 It's about a 5-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 11, and if you head up between the CGV Gangnam building, it's right there, so it wasn't hard to find at all. ![Bongu Hwarro entrance with 20th-anniversary signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-03-wckna-966.webp) ![Bongu Hwarro 20th-anniversary event signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-04-1o6xm-966.webp) ## What does the Bongu Hwarro 20th-anniversary event include? Bongu Hwarro just so happened to be celebrating its 20th anniversary, running - 50% off special on meat refills - 1 free Hangang ramyeon per person - Free soft-serve ice cream — definitely worth keeping in mind! ## Inside the 150-seat restaurant ![Interior of the 150-seat Bongu Hwarro restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-05-1a0mc-966.webp) The interior was pretty spacious with 150 seats, and the clean decor made it feel well-suited for company dinners or group gatherings. ![Clean interior seating area at Bongu Hwarro](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-06-18x7k-966.webp) ![Table layout at Bongu Hwarro, suited for group dinners](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-07-1wbay-966.webp) While I was looking around the place, staff kept passing by and taking care of whatever we needed right away, which made the meal really comfortable. ![Table with a traditional charcoal brazier at Bongu Hwarro](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-08-g2srt-m-966.webp) ![Charcoal grill plate in the hwarro-style setup at Bongu Hwarro](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-09-hspoi-966.webp) The setup involves grilling meat directly over a charcoal brazier in the traditional hwarro style, which gave the place a distinct atmosphere. ![Tablet ordering screen at Bongu Hwarro](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-10-1g4rk-966.webp) ## Bongu Hwarro menu and prices Once we sat down, we could see the menu right away on the tablet ordering screen. The first meat order had to match the number of guests, and refills came with 50% off. It was priced at ₩14,000 for 150g of beef brisket (woosamgyeop), ₩15,000 for 150g of domestic pork belly, and ₩15,000 for 150g of Iberico pork neck, among other options. ![Bongu Hwarro meat menu and prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-11-1l7ss-966.webp) ## Side dishes, right down to crab legs The side dishes that came with the meal were also generous and varied. ![Full spread of basic banchan at Bongu Hwarro](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-12-3kxik-966.webp) Alongside scallion strips, radish strips, garlic, and green onion kimchi, there was also a less common side dish — crab legs. ![Scallion strips, radish strips, garlic, green onion kimchi, and crab leg side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-13-1lwzv-966.webp) The sweet and tangy scallion strips and pungent garlic especially cut through the richness of the meat, so I kept reaching for them. ## Marinated beef brisket in the house sauce ![Plate of Bongu Hwarro's special marinated beef brisket](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-14-vpnml-966.webp) First up, the beef brisket was thinly sliced along the grain and moist with marinade. ![Close-up of sesame-seed-flecked marinated beef brisket](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-15-1ft6g-966.webp) Sesame seeds were dotted throughout, so a nutty aroma came through even before it hit the grill. With the king oyster mushrooms placed alongside it, the whole thing looked like it would hold onto all that juice once grilled. ![Marinated beef brisket grilling with king oyster mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-16-u1xlh-966.webp) One bite and it went down soft and smooth, so I think even people who aren't used to eating meat would find this easy to enjoy. ## Iberico pork neck on the charcoal grill ![Thickly sliced Iberico pork neck with king oyster mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-17-wp1m5-966.webp) The thickly sliced pork neck showed off dense marbling running along the grain. The two king oyster mushrooms placed next to it made for a great pairing. ![Iberico pork neck cooking on the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-18-qgcy4-966.webp) As soon as it hit the grill, you could hear it sizzling away. Clear grill marks formed on the surface as it turned a golden brown. ![Iberico pork neck with clear grill marks](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-19-r42vk-966.webp) As the fat rendered and bubbled up, a subtle aroma spread across the grill. Every time I flipped it with the tongs, I could feel a little bit of the juices seeping out. ![Thick pork neck slices with juices seeping out on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-20-1sb2h-966.webp) Thanks to the thickness, the juiciness held up well, and being grilled over the high heat of the charcoal seemed to let the fat drain off naturally while a subtle smoky flavor soaked in. ![Lettuce wrap with rice, grilled meat, and sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-21-1sqcz-966.webp) I also ate it wrapped in lettuce with rice, meat, and sauce — a very filling meal on its own. ![Hangang ramyeon served as part of the 20th-anniversary service](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo-22-1nyby-966.webp) Don't skip the Hangang ramyeon from the 20th-anniversary service, definitely have some too haha. They also give you soft-serve ice cream, so you can finish the meal off nice and cool. ## What to check before visiting Bongu Hwarro There can be a wait on weekday evenings or weekends, so I'd recommend visiting with some extra time to spare. The 50% off meat refill deal only applies if your first order matches your number of guests, so it's worth confirming before you order. The 20th-anniversary event may have a set time period, so it might be a good idea to check with the restaurant before you go!! ## Bongu Hwarro address and hours - Name: Bongu Hwarro - Address: 76 Bongeunsa-ro 18-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (스타팰리스) - Hours: Daily 11:00–23:30 (Sunday 11:00–23:00) ## 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/@mangwon-dusk-counter/gangnam-charcoal-grill-woosamgyeop-bongwoo/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt