# Jongno 3-ga Korean BBQ: 76-minute Thursday wait, Tapgol Gongwon - By Sohyun Ryeo (https://superchart.com/en/@mangwon-narrow-tteok/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@mangwon-narrow-tteok/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@mangwon-narrow-tteok/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/index.md) ## In short Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch is an outdoor Korean BBQ restaurant in front of the east gate of Tapgol Park, by Jongno 3-ga Station in Seoul. On a Thursday the wait was registered at 5:42pm as number 17 and entry came at 6:58pm, followed by two servings of quick-frozen pork belly at 18,000 won, soju, and two free kimchi refills from the self-bar. Tapgol Gongwon is worth a visit for the outdoor atmosphere alone, but put your name down early. ## Good to know - **Address**: 111 Supyo-ro, 1st floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Daily 17:00 - 01:00 - **Parking**: Not available - **Amenities**: Groups welcome, Wi-Fi - **Quick-frozen pork belly**: 18,000 won - **Soju**: 5,000 won - **Time limit**: 1 hour 30 minutes on weekends and holidays - **Self-bar**: Free refills of lettuce, kimchi, jeotgal (salted seafood), garlic, chili peppers and more - **Price reference**: ₩18,000 ≈ $13 (2026-09-20) *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* Outdoor Korean BBQ (야장) in Jongno is really hot right now!! I hopped on the trend train too haha — Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch, the atmosphere spot that's been all over Instagram!! My friend and I met on a weekday Thursday evening. We'd already had a date walk on Seosullae-gil in the afternoon, then headed to Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch for outdoor Korean BBQ. + Since the wait was pretty long, I've also got a waiting timeline for Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch ![Photo from a visit to Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch outdoor BBQ](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-01-toldj-966.webp) ![Evening view of outdoor tables at Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-02-1jofo-966.webp) Let me say it upfront: if you don't go now, you'll seriously regret it — the atmosphere is that good!! This month, before Chuseok, the weather should stay nice (though it was a bit hot on September 17!), so if you're looking into outdoor Korean BBQ in Jongno, go the moment you get off work — the sooner the better! ## Where is Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch, and what are the hours? Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch is just past the street food stall alley near Jongno 3-ga Station, right in front of the east gate of Tapgol Park. The address is 111 Supyo-ro, 1st floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. - Hours: Daily 17:00 - 01:00 - Last order: - - Regular closing days: - - Group seating available, Wi-Fi - No parking available ## Thursday wait timeline: No. 17 at 5:42pm, seated at 6:58pm On Thursday, September 17, I registered for the wait at Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch at 5:42pm. My number was 17, with 16 teams ahead of me, and I got in at 6:58pm. ![Waiting registration screen at Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-03-14h4c-966.webp) 6:33pm — 2 teams ahead, 6:40pm — 1 team ahead ![Waiting screen showing 41 teams at 6:05pm](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-04-182xi-966.webp) 6:05pm, 41 teams waiting ![Waiting screen showing 74 teams at 7:16pm](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-05-1xa7m-966.webp) 7:16pm, 74 teams waiting ## Outside Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch ![Exterior view of the restaurant in front of Tapgol Park's east gate](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-06-q6z1a-966.webp) ![Entrance to Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-07-dprhf-966.webp) You could check the menu board outside too ![Menu board hung outside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-08-a5uuv-m-966.webp) In the evening, this was the vibe ## What the outdoor seating and atmosphere are like ![Overall atmosphere of the outdoor BBQ seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-09-ft7zj-966.webp) The front has a better atmosphere, but the seats in the back have their own charm too, right? The weather was unbeatable so any seat felt good ㅜㅜ ![View of outdoor tables toward the back](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-10-obspg-966.webp) The bathroom was all the way in the back, and I was surprised how clean it was! I didn't expect much since it's outdoors, but it was spotless ![Inside seating area with customers at tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-11-pmic1-966.webp) Most tables were couples or groups of women, not really a hunting-spot vibe!! The inside area has good atmosphere too ㅜㅜ ## Table setup and banchan at Tapgol Gongwon ![Basic side dishes set out right after entry](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-12-by75c-m-966.webp) Right after we sat down, the basic side dishes were set out. Kimchi, fernbrake, bean sprouts, green onion kimchi, chili peppers, garlic, ssamjang (dipping sauce), jeotgal, and wasabi all came out together, and every side dish can be refilled at the self-bar ![Plate of kimchi, fernbrake and other side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-13-1urd3-966.webp) ![Basket between tables with spoons and glasses](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-14-1d5pl-966.webp) In the basket between the tables were spoons, soju shot glasses, beer glasses, paper cups, and wet wipes. Water is bottled, but if you ask a staff member they'll bring it right away ### What's on the free self-bar ![Self-bar for side dishes set up near the counter](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-15-1r4uq-966.webp) Past the checkout counter and the waiting registration desk, there's a self-bar set up. There was lettuce, and kimchi, jeotgal, garlic, and chili peppers were all free to take ## Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch menu and prices ![Menu board and prices at Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-16-owh21-966.webp) The menu is simple, and there's a 90-minute time limit on weekends and holidays. Most pairs seem to order the Tapgol Set. The kimchi fried rice looked really good too, so I'd recommend it! ## What we ordered: quick-frozen pork belly for two and soju ![Table setting of ordered quick-frozen pork belly and soju](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-17-138gy-966.webp) - Quick-frozen pork belly ₩18,000 x2 - Soju ₩5,000 ![Plate of quick-frozen pork belly for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-18-fnka5-966.webp) Quick-frozen pork belly, ₩18,000. Since we planned a second round at the outdoor stall street in Jongno, we only ordered two servings of the frozen pork belly ![Frozen pork belly grilling on the barbecue plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-19-18qsz-966.webp) The portion looked small but turned out to be pretty generous, so we had leftovers!! I don't eat frozen pork belly much so grilling it was a bit tricky, but the soju was so good... ㅠㅠ Great for a first round of outdoor Korean BBQ in Jongno, and recommended for anyone looking for a good BBQ restaurant near Jongno 3-ga! ![Grilled pork belly with a soju shot glass](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-20-1g66k-966.webp) ![Pork belly on the grill with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-21-pbz2k-966.webp) And the kimchi was genuinely delicious. I refilled it twice! ![Table with refilled kimchi and grilled meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-22-1kq50-966.webp) True to its status as a Jongno 3-ga hotspot, lots of people were taking photos and eating beautifully. The atmosphere is on another level, so if you want to feel that outdoor BBQ vibe, highly recommend haha ![Outdoor BBQ tables lit up in the evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-23-k7f6x-966.webp) ## Who should visit Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch? Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch, where we got tipsy on both the atmosphere and the alcohol. Highly recommend for anyone looking for outdoor Korean BBQ or a Jongno 3-ga outdoor dining spot!! Just note there's some waiting, so I'd suggest going early and registering ahead of time ![Signature outdoor photo of Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline-24-1ymzx-1200.webp) - Those looking for a hot BBQ restaurant in Jongno 3-ga - Those looking for the trendy outdoor Korean BBQ spot in Jongno - Those looking for a Jongno 3-ga outdoor spot with great atmosphere ## Where it is - Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch (탑골공원 종로3가점) - 111 Supyo-ro, 1st floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 수표로 111 1층 - 37.5712337, 126.989041 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%83%91%EA%B3%A8%EA%B3%B5%EC%9B%90%20%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C3%EA%B0%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5712337,126.989041,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@mangwon-narrow-tteok/jongno-3ga-yajang-thursday-waiting-timeline/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt