# Myeongdong Korean BBQ weekend dinner, bibim naengmyeon: Yuktongnyeong - By Ieum (https://superchart.com/en/@next-stop-seoul/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@next-stop-seoul/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@next-stop-seoul/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/index.md) ## In short Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong Main Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant about a 3-minute walk from Exit 5 of Myeongdong Station in Jung-gu, Seoul, and has held Blue Ribbon and Red Ribbon awards since 2021. On a weekend evening, staff grilled the signature omija-aged pork yukgyeopsal (six-layer pork belly) at the table, and the meal ended with a bowl of bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold buckwheat noodles). The thick pork and the cold, tangy noodles made a good pairing, though evenings bring a wait, so go with time to spare. ## Good to know - **Address**: 37-2 Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul - **Getting there**: About 217m (a 3-minute walk) from Exit 5 of Myeongdong Station - **Hours**: Daily 11:30–23:00 (last order 22:15) - **What we ordered**: Omija-aged pork yukgyeopsal (six-layer pork belly), bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles) - **Good to know**: Naver reservations / good for groups / takeout available / separate men's and women's restrooms *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* A Blue Ribbon Myeongdong restaurant, a Myeongdong BBQ spot, a Myeongdong favorite. ![Signature grilled yukgyeopsal image at Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-01-1pb9m-1200.webp) I had somewhere to be in Myeongdong recently and was looking for a dinner spot, so I ended up at this Blue Ribbon favorite, Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong Main Branch — here's my review! ## Where is Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong Main Branch, and what are the hours? Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong Main Branch is at 37-2 Myeongdong8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, about 217m from Exit 5 of Myeongdong Station. It's open daily from 11:30 to 23:00, with last order at 22:15. Naver reservations are available, it's group-friendly, takeout is possible, and the restrooms are separated by gender. ![Exterior sign of Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong Main Branch on the main Myeongdong street](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-02-7y7pi-m-900.webp) It's about 3 minutes from Exit 5 of Myeongdong Station, right on the main Myeongdong street. The big Yuktongnyeong sign made it easy to spot! The wood-and-tile-roof style gave it an old-building look that stood out at a glance. ![Wood-and-tile-roof style building of Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-03-1jymt-900.webp) ## Yuktongnyeong, a Blue Ribbon Korean BBQ restaurant in Myeongdong Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong Main Branch has steadily earned Blue Ribbon and Red Ribbon awards since 2021, and it turned out to be a fairly well-known Myeongdong BBQ restaurant. Seeing the Blue Ribbon plaques posted by year out front, I figured it had to be at least solidly good. ![Blue Ribbon plaques posted by year outside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-04-19o45-900.webp) ![View near the entrance of Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-05-e1uf3-900.webp) ### Is there a wait on a weekend evening? The interior has a 1st and 2nd floor, and it was pretty busy, probably because it was a weekend evening. We were seated on the 2nd floor without a wait, but by the time we left, a decent line had formed. ![Meat menu board at Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-06-124ad-541.webp) ![Meal menu board at Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-07-1ecag-551.webp) ## Yuktongnyeong's menu and what to order together Yuktongnyeong's signature dish is the omija-aged pork yukgyeopsal. Beyond that, there's a wide range of pork and beef options — pork belly, pork neck, beef short ribs, seasoned beef ribs, and more. There were also meal dishes that pair well with the meat, so there's plenty to order to your taste. Since it was our first visit, we ordered the signature yukgyeopsal, and after finishing the meat, we topped things off with bibim naengmyeon. ![Thick-cut raw omija-aged pork yukgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-08-nj8rt-900.webp) ![Plate of yukgyeopsal showing lean meat and fat layers](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-09-t66s6-900.webp) ## Omija-aged pork yukgyeopsal, grilled for you by the staff The moment the meat arrived, the thick cut stood out — the lean meat and fat layers were nicely balanced, and it looked like good quality pork just from the look of it!! A staff member grilled the meat for us. Thick cuts like this can be tricky to cook right, but they cut it into bite-sized pieces and cooked it just right, so all we had to do was eat. ![Yukgyeopsal and mushrooms grilling over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-10-pverd-900.webp) The mushrooms were also grilled golden brown over the charcoal, and the faint charcoal aroma made every bite good right to the end. :) The meat had a nice springy texture that filled the mouth with each bite, and the fatty parts were soft without being too greasy 🤍 ![Grilled yukgyeopsal cut into bite-sized pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-11-1f6un-900.webp) ![A golden-brown grilled piece of yukgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-12-1qvmq-900.webp) ![Meat and side ingredients over the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-13-14vte-900.webp) ### Side dishes and the scallion salad at Yuktongnyeong The side dishes to go with the meat came out looking clean and well put together — a lineup that went well with the meat, good for picking at between bites. ![Basic side dish spread at Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-14-z2e9m-900.webp) ![Side dish plates served alongside the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-15-139ry-900.webp) One of my favorite combos when eating meat is scallion salad. The seasoning was well soaked into the scallions, and eating it with a piece of the yukgyeopsal... 👍 ## Finishing with bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles) Once we'd eaten a good amount of meat, we ordered the bibim naengmyeon too! It had an appealing sesame oil aroma. ![A bowl of bibim naengmyeon with a sesame oil aroma](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-16-k9ux9-900.webp) ![Mixed bibim naengmyeon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-17-yk9p3-900.webp) Naengmyeon really is an essential pairing with grilled meat! We saved a bit of the yukgyeopsal to eat alongside the noodles, and the thick, savory meat went really well with the cool bibim naengmyeon haha. ![Yukgyeopsal and bibim naengmyeon served together at the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles-18-1jtfv-900.webp) ## Is Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong worth a weekend dinner? True to a Myeongdong BBQ restaurant that's kept its Blue Ribbon status for years, everything from the meat to the side dishes was consistently delicious. Since it's in Myeongdong, there are lots of foreign tourists and evenings can bring a wait, so I'd suggest going with some extra time to spare. It's close to Myeongdong Station too, so it's easy to get to — Yuktongnyeong, a Myeongdong Station BBQ spot I'd recommend for any day you're craving good grilled meat. ## Where it is - Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong Main Branch (육통령 명동본점) - 37-2 Myeongdong8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 중구 명동8나길 37-2 - 37.5611991, 126.9828439 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9C%A1%ED%86%B5%EB%A0%B9%20%EB%AA%85%EB%8F%99%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5611991,126.9828439,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@next-stop-seoul/myeongdong-yuktongryeong-pork-belly-cold-noodles/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt