# Yongsan Korean BBQ with staff-grilled pork: Jeokto

- By Yeondam (https://superchart.com/en/@menu-between-stops/)
- Written Sep 12, 2026
- Updated Sep 13, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Yongsan, Seoul
- Sponsored: This review was written with support for a visit to the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@menu-between-stops/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@menu-between-stops/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/index.md)

## In short

Jeokto Balhyo Gui Yongsan Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Yongsan, Seoul, specializing in fermented aged pork grilled by staff. We paired Jeok samgyeop (salt-fermented pork belly), fermented pork belly, toenjang-jjigae, and mul memil buckwheat noodles. Verdict: an easy, satisfying barbecue meal from start to finish.

## Good to know

- **Weekday hours**: 17:00–22:00 (last order 21:30)
- **Saturday hours**: 11:30–22:00 (break 14:30–16:30; last order 21:30)
- **Sunday hours**: 11:30–22:00 (break 15:00–17:00; last order 21:30)
- **Group bookings**: Reservations for groups are available in the second-floor space.

*as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026*

## Coming to Yongsan for fermented aged meat

I went to Jeokto Balhyo Gui Yongsan Branch to have some proper meat in Yongsan 🥩🔥

The moment I arrived in front of the building, the Jeokto sign was right there, and even from the outside it did not feel like an ordinary barbecue place 😎 Since it specializes in fermented aged meat, I was already starting to think today’s meat would be a little different 🤭

There were chairs set up in front of the restaurant for waiting 😊 It looked like quite a few people wait during popular time slots. Those waiting chairs are not there for no reason, right? 😆

![Waiting chairs in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-01-1vifs-900.webp)

Inside, the restaurant was clean and calm overall. The tables were not cramped together, and it felt like a slightly more atmospheric place to eat than a typical Korean barbecue restaurant 😊 I came for the meat, but the atmosphere was nice too, so the first-impression points were already steadily adding up 😎

Further inside, there was a staircase leading down to the basement. At first I thought it might be the way to the restroom, but it turned out there was space downstairs too 😆

Jeokto Balhyo Gui Yongsan Branch also has a second-floor space, so group reservations are possible 😊 It looked suitable for coming with a crowd for barbecue, and it would be a nice spot for a company dinner or gathering too. Finding group seating at a barbecue restaurant can be surprisingly difficult, but this much space is reassuring 😎

![Restaurant space available for group reservations](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-02-vcr9l-900.webp)

![Restaurant interior suitable for groups](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-03-19cup-900.webp)

## Ordering Jeok samgyeop, fermented pork belly, and toenjang-jjigae

Once we sat down, the table was neatly set. Now for the most important part: exploring the menu 😆

![Menu on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-04-f2khu-900.webp)

![Menu with meat dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-05-1b9jz-900.webp)

![Vertical menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-06-1leue-900.webp)

![Table menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-07-1o6ay-900.webp)

After taking our time with the menu, we ordered Jeok samgyeop (salt-fermented pork belly) and fermented pork belly 🥩 And because meat alone would have felt a little incomplete, we also properly ordered toenjang-jjigae (soybean paste stew) and mul memil (buckwheat noodles in chilled broth) 😋

Whenever we choose a menu, we always say we should eat a reasonable amount, but it is amazing how the definition of “reasonable” disappears after ordering 😂

![Ordered meat dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-08-vwgdc-900.webp)

![Meat and accompanying dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-09-1tcmw-900.webp)

## Meat grilled by the staff

At Jeokto Balhyo Gui, the staff grill the meat for you 🔥 With someone grilling right beside us, all we had to do was hold our chopsticks and wait 😆 As the smell of grilling meat gradually rose, just watching it in front of me made this time feel the longest 😂 Still, having a professional grill it meant we could eat comfortably without worrying about doneness, which was really nice 👍

I also looked over the complimentary side dishes one by one 😊 There was a good variety, from kimchi and pickled vegetables to sauces and greens that went well with the meat.

On one side was something shaped like a rather unusual tree branch. At first I thought it was decoration, but it looked far too serious to be just decoration 😂 It turned out to be used as a stand.

![Tree branch-shaped meat stand](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-10-c4rc1-900.webp)

## Hearty toenjang-jjigae with plenty of meat

The toenjang-jjigae arrived before the meat 🍲 Its bubbling appearance was already a pass in my book 😋 One sip of the broth brought out a deep, savory flavor, and there was more meat inside than I expected.

![Toenjang-jjigae with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-11-1r6ch-900.webp)

It was a stew, but looking at the amount of meat, it was almost like a meat dish dropped into broth 😂 It was the kind of flavor that immediately makes you think of rice 🍚

![A bowl of toenjang-jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-12-dqgu7-1200.webp)

## Golden and juicy Jeok samgyeop

And finally, the star of the meal arrived: Jeok samgyeop 🥩🔥 The nicely grilled meat came with garlic, mushrooms, and chili peppers.

The moment the plate appeared, I thought, okay, now it is really starting 😆 Since the staff grilled it themselves, the outside was beautifully golden while the inside stayed moist.

![Jeok samgyeop with garlic, mushrooms, and chili peppers](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-13-um0k7-900.webp)

The pork belly had that distinctive flavor of aged meat 😋 It was not overly heavily seasoned; it felt more like the seasoning brought out the flavor of the pork itself. Even though it was pork belly, it definitely felt different from regular grilled pork belly 🥩 It was tender with a rich meaty aroma, so after one piece, my chopsticks went straight for the next 😂

![Well-grilled aged pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-14-b298c-900.webp)

![Jeok samgyeop and accompanying side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-15-1u1lk-900.webp)

![A piece of aged pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-16-1bj24-900.webp)

![Plate of grilled pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-17-odjd9-900.webp)

The meat was tasty on its own, but eating it with the many accompaniments prepared here gave it another dimension 😆

I first tried it with a light dip in salt, then with green onion kimchi, then topped with seasoned greens, and finally with kimchi 😋 It was the same meat, but every combination kept changing the flavor, so my chopsticks never got a break 😂 Just for today, I will leave my diet to ferment for a while too 😎

![Pork belly with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-18-1afid-900.webp)

![Pork belly eaten with kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-19-m24s4-900.webp)

## Finishing with fermented pork belly and mul memil

Next came the fermented pork belly 🥩 It felt like enjoying the pork belly I usually eat in a slightly more special way. The outside was grilled golden, while the inside was moist and tender, becoming more savory with every bite 😋 After trying both the Jeok samgyeop and the fermented pork belly, each had its own appeal, making it hard to choose just one.

![Golden grilled fermented pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-20-10ym6-900.webp)

We had already eaten meat and stew, but you cannot leave out the finishing carbs 😆 The mul memil arrived too 🍜

The cool broth had little shards of ice floating in it, topped generously with buckwheat noodles and crumbled seaweed.

The buckwheat noodles were clean-tasting and refreshing on their own, but of course they were best with the meat 🥩🍜 I picked up a big bundle of noodles, placed meat on top, and took a bite. The warm, savory meat and cold, mild buckwheat were a very good match 😋 I ate thoroughly right to the end—to the point where you would not believe I had said I was full 😂

![Mul memil in broth with floating ice](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-21-z3tcw-900.webp)

## Looking at liquor bottles on the way out

After the meal, I looked around and found a display of various liquor bottles on one side 🍶 At first I was simply looking because there were so many pretty bottles, but on closer inspection, each one had a celebrity signature on it 😮

![Display of liquor bottles with signatures](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-22-76x7w-900.webp)

![Liquor bottle display in one corner of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-23-140by-900.webp)

![Various signed liquor bottles](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto/yongsan-jeotsamgyeop-grilled-service-jeokto-24-19lla-900.webp)

It was fun to look through them one by one, and it made me realize a little that many people have visited here. I thought the meal would end with just enjoying the meat, but checking out the liquor bottles on the way out added a small bit of fun at Jeokto Balhyo Gui Yongsan Branch 😆

I liked being able to enjoy meat that felt a little different from everyday pork belly, such as Jeok samgyeop and fermented pork belly, and having the staff grill it made the meal especially comfortable 🥩🔥 With toenjang-jjigae and mul memil alongside, it was a thoroughly satisfying meal from beginning to end 😋

## Where it is

- Jeokto Balhyo Gui Yongsan Branch (적토발효구이 용산점)
- 12 Hangang-daero 14-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 용산구 한강대로14길 12 1층 적토발효구이 용산점)
- 서울특별시 용산구 한강대로14길 12 1층 적토발효구이 용산점
- 37.5248723, 126.9648795
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A0%81%ED%86%A0%EB%B0%9C%ED%9A%A8%EA%B5%AC%EC%9D%B4%20%EC%9A%A9%EC%82%B0%EC%A0%90/@37.5248723,126.9648795,17z

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