# Mapo, Seoul Korean BBQ for 1.2 kg beef ribs: Mapo Mokjang - By Suan (https://superchart.com/en/@noon-forks/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@noon-forks/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@noon-forks/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/index.md) ## In short Mapo Mokjang is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, near Mapo Station. For a wedding-invitation gathering, we had 1.2 kg of fresh Emperor Galbisal, included kimchi stew, and complimentary patbingsu. Verdict: a generous, clean-tasting beef meal worth returning for. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Monday–Saturday 17:00–22:00; closed Sundays - **Address**: 45 Mapo-daero 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Subway**: About a 5-minute walk from Mapo Station Exit 3 or 4 - **Parking**: Available, according to Naver Place - **Group capacity**: Up to 60 people - **Fresh Emperor Galbisal**: ₩63,000 for 600 g - **Zero Coke**: ₩2,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ![Featured photo of a beef meal at Mapo Mokjang](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-01-1nf19-1200.webp) Today was the day for a wedding-invitation gathering. Since it was with a close acquaintance, I was wondering where to take them when Mapo Mokjang, the great beef spot in Dohwa-dong where I had eaten so well last time, came to mind. After asking what they thought, we decided to go straight there. ## Mapo Mokjang hours and how to get there - Hours: Monday–Saturday 17:00–22:00 - Regular closing day: Sunday - Location: Mapo Mokjang, 45 Mapo-daero 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea Mapo Mokjang, a beef restaurant in Dohwa-dong, is about a five-minute walk from Exit 3 or 4 of Mapo Station on Line 5, so it is very easy to reach by subway. Naver Place also says parking is available; I think there may be spaces behind the building haha. ## An old-school sign and a spacious interior ![Mapo Mokjang exterior and sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-02-aqh1v-900.webp) ![Mapo Mokjang restaurant exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-03-1n0l3-900.webp) Reviews matter when we visit a well-known restaurant, of course, but the first impression of the sign matters too. I remember walking into Mapo Mokjang near Mapo Station and saying right away that it looked like a place with real history. ![Interior space at Mapo Mokjang](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-04-1kttq-900.webp) ![Inside Mapo Mokjang](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-05-1nemc-900.webp) We arrived around 6:30 p.m., when the restaurant was about half full. It is actually bigger than it looks in the photos, and they say it can accommodate up to 60 people for group visits! There was also a large country-of-origin board on the wall, which may be useful for anyone curious about where the ingredients come from haha. ## Ordering two 600 g platters of fresh Emperor Galbisal ![Mapo Mokjang menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-06-1tj4n-900.webp) ✅ Fresh Emperor Galbisal 600 g ₩63,000 × 2 ✅ Zero Coke ₩2,000 × 2 We were extremely hungry, so we got our order in right away. We first ordered the 600 g fresh Emperor Galbisal that we had enjoyed so much on our last visit, then added another 600 g later. I had already drunk plenty this week, so I went with Zero Coke instead of alcohol~ For reference, the beef rib meat is American, from Scottish Black Angus cattle, a breed said to develop good marbling. ![Beef table setting and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-07-10oqy-900.webp) ![Side dishes to accompany the beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-08-1y6bg-900.webp) ![Beef meal table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-09-195yg-900.webp) Once you order, they set up the coals and bring the banchan (Korean side dishes), too. There are lots of things that pair well with the meat, including shredded scallions, salad, onion sauce, and ssam vegetables for wrapping haha. If you need more of anything, just ask the staff and they bring it right away! ## How was the 600 g fresh Emperor Galbisal? ![600 g of fresh Emperor Galbisal](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-10-hw072-900.webp) ![A plate filled with Emperor Galbisal](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-11-7te6q-900.webp) The 600 g platter of fresh Emperor Galbisal appeared within about five minutes of ordering. A huge plate comes piled completely full of beef, so it is quite an impressive sight haha. ![Emperor Galbisal and garlic on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-12-151hf-900.webp) ![1.2 kg of clean-tasting beef rib meat at Mapo Mokjang near Mapo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-13-1cfza-900.webp) The garlic was gently cooking around the edge as well. The heat is strong in the center, so you need to turn the meat after just a little grilling to keep it from burning. ![1.2 kg of clean-tasting beef rib meat at Mapo Mokjang near Mapo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-14-rm0if-900.webp) ![1.2 kg of clean-tasting beef rib meat at Mapo Mokjang near Mapo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-15-180qh-900.webp) ![1.2 kg of clean-tasting beef rib meat at Mapo Mokjang near Mapo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-16-19amt-900.webp) The rib meat had a great balance of fat and lean meat, so I was very happy with its rich flavor and pleasantly chewy texture. It was also on the lighter side compared with other cuts, so even though the three of us ordered more and ate 1.2 kg, we never got tired of it and finished it all. ![1.2 kg of clean-tasting beef rib meat at Mapo Mokjang near Mapo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-17-14xkz-900.webp) When you order the Emperor beef rib meat, this complimentary kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew) comes as standard haha. ![1.2 kg of clean-tasting beef rib meat at Mapo Mokjang near Mapo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-18-fh1m9-900.webp) ![1.2 kg of clean-tasting beef rib meat at Mapo Mokjang near Mapo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-19-1eyqe-900.webp) It had a good amount of pork and tofu inside, which is a real advantage because you do not need to order a separate side dish. The kimchi stew was mainly tangy and spicy, cutting through the richness and making the meat even more enjoyable. ![1.2 kg of clean-tasting beef rib meat at Mapo Mokjang near Mapo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-20-3ugp9-900.webp) We ordered another 600 g of Emperor Galbisal because it was so delicious haha. They also have marinated meat, but I thought the fresh version would be more satisfying, so I have had it fresh every time I have visited. ![1.2 kg of clean-tasting beef rib meat at Mapo Mokjang near Mapo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-21-r5njs-900.webp) ![1.2 kg of clean-tasting beef rib meat at Mapo Mokjang near Mapo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-22-d9cqg-900.webp) The extra order of Emperor Galbisal was just as delicious haha. There was really so much that we were too full even to order rice or any other sides. ## Even complimentary patbingsu for dessert ![1.2 kg of clean-tasting beef rib meat at Mapo Mokjang near Mapo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-23-qqt06-900.webp) Just as we had finished eating and the mood was settling in, the owner came out and gave us complimentary patbingsu (shaved ice with sweet red beans) for dessert ㅠㅠ It also had Corn Flakes in it, making it very sweet and nutty. It was much lighter and tastier than the heavily loaded bingsu you see so often these days. ![Zero Coke to finish the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang-24-shb29-900.webp) We wrapped things up with Zero Coke~ ## Mapo Mokjang overall Mapo Mokjang is where I go whenever I am craving beef rib meat haha. It is such good value for the price, and it never feels as though the quality suffers just because the value is good, so I leave satisfied every time. The owner is also so kind, and the subway station is close by, making it a great place to have a drink in the evening, too! If you are looking for a good restaurant near Mapo Station or a beef place in Dohwa-dong, I think Mapo Mokjang is worth a visit. ## Where it is - Mapo Mokjang (마포목장) - 45 Mapo-daero 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 마포대로4길 45 마포목장 - 37.5377437, 126.9468458 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%88%ED%8F%AC%EB%AA%A9%EC%9E%A5/@37.5377437,126.9468458,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@noon-forks/mapo-station-galbisal-mapomokjang/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt