Daytime Korean BBQ in Wangsimni: belly and jowl for ₩80,000, Pujutgan

I just went to the ultimate value-for-money BBQ place in Wangsimni! It's perfect for those days when you want meat but don't want to go somewhere crazy expensive, and you also don't want to just grab anything. If you're looking for Korean BBQ in Wangsimni, Pujutgan Saenggogi-jeom (푸줏간생고기점) is one you won't regret.

A great-value lunch BBQ in Wangsimni: Pujutgan Saenggogi-jeom

Where is Pujutgan Saenggogi-jeom in Wangsimni, and when is it open?

Pujutgan Saenggogi-jeom is on the 1st floor on Haengdang-ro 17-gil in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The hours listed in the original post are Mon–Sat 14:00–24:00 and Sunday 12:00–22:30. It's about a 5-minute walk from Wangsimni Station.

Among Wangsimni BBQ places, this is one where you really get your money's worth. It takes about 5 minutes on foot from the station, I'd say? The sign catches your eye, so it's easy to spot. There are lots of tables and they're spaced widely, so it doesn't feel cramped. I went at an awkward time of day and was surprised by how many people were there!

Pujutgan Saenggogi-jeom prices: ₩20,000 per serving for every pork cut

The menu has beef and pork, and each pork cut is ₩20,000 per serving. We just went for it and ordered 3 servings of pork belly and 1 serving of pork jowl! At ₩20,000 a serving, that came to ₩80,000 in total.

One serving of meat per person unlocks unlimited stew, naengmyeon, noodles and nurungji

The reason I strongly recommend Pujutgan as a great-value Wangsimni BBQ place: if you order meat for the number of people in your group, the stew, naengmyeon (cold noodles), noodles and nurungji (scorched rice) are all unlimited! Honestly... I've never seen a place like this, have you?!

Side dishes and the quality of the meat

The basic sides are kimchi, mushrooms, garlic and lettuce wraps. Neat setup right from the start, right? Every single one is just right for eating with meat. And they keep refilling if you run out, so you can eat without worrying!

The meat came out separately: 2 servings of pork belly and 1 serving of pork jowl, with potatoes and onions. The other serving of pork belly was an additional order, so it isn't in this photo. The moment it arrived, I could see the color was good, the thickness was just right, and it looked fresh.

How was the free unlimited kimchi stew?

The unlimited stew comes in 2 kinds, kimchi stew and doenjang stew, and we ordered the kimchi stew. Look how generous the kimchi, mushrooms and tofu are..! It's spicy and sharp, so eating kimchi stew between bites of meat really kicks up your appetite, haha. And it's free and unlimited? The more I look at it, the more amazing it is.

Staff-grilled pork belly and pork jowl

The staff put the meat on and grill it for you, which is so convenient! They look after it from start to finish, so there's no worry about missing the right timing, and you know exactly when it's best to eat, haha. The sizzling sound as soon as the meat goes on the grill makes my mouth water.

Wow... the look of it is just insane..! They flip and cut the meat at the right moments, so all you have to do is eat it when it's at its best.

They even cut the kimchi into bite-size pieces, and just looking at it makes me hungry. The kimchi was grilled perfectly too, and wrapping it up with the pork belly is the best combination.

Pork belly: crispy outside, juicy inside

The pork belly at Pujutgan was golden and crispy on the outside and juicy and rich inside. It isn't greasy, just savory. It's nice and thick, with a great texture too.

Pork jowl: chewy and tender

You know pork jowl (hangjeongsal) has a totally different texture, right? It's chewy yet tender, and so good. It isn't tough at all, and it's savory. I already like pork jowl, haha, but at Pujutgan it tasted even better.

I dipped well-grilled garlic in ssamjang (seasoned dipping paste) and wrapped it all up in lettuce, too!

Unlimited mul naengmyeon and bibim naengmyeon, plus noodles and nurungji

You haven't forgotten that if you order meat for your whole group, the finishing dishes are unlimited, right? We ordered one mul naengmyeon and one bibim naengmyeon. The sweet and spicy bibim naengmyeon was so well balanced. It's exactly the kind of naengmyeon I like.

The mul naengmyeon has a refreshing, clean broth that's great for cleansing the palate. I ordered it midway through and ate it alongside the meat, so smart! There's also unlimited janchi guksu (banquet noodles) and nurungji, but... I was so, so full that I couldn't order them.

Is Pujutgan Saenggogi-jeom good-value Korean BBQ in Wangsimni?

Pujutgan Saenggogi-jeom is truly the ultimate value-for-money BBQ place in Wangsimni. The meat quality is good, and it's the first time I've found a place where naengmyeon, stew, noodles and nurungji soup are all free and unlimited!! When you want a hearty meal in Wangsimni or are looking for a good-value BBQ place, don't hesitate and go to Pujutgan Saenggogi-jeom.