Korean BBQ grilled for you at Sangildong Station Exit 4: Geumdon Hwaro

Today I'm introducing Geumdon Hwaro, a Korean BBQ spot near Sangildong Station that's perfect when you're craving good pork! Even though it's a charcoal-grill restaurant, it gets a surprising number of families.

Why does a charcoal BBQ place like Geumdon Hwaro attract so many families?

The staff grill a whole tray of meat for you from start to finish, and there are lots of them and they're super friendly. There are high chairs, and snacks and drinks for kids too. Let me show you my thoughtful, very well-judged Geumdon Hwaro review.

• ✅ High chairs available!
• Snacks and drinks for kids
• Staff grill the whole tray for you

Where is Geumdon Hwaro Sangil-dong Station Branch, and where do you park?

Popular again today! Geumdon Hwaro pork restaurant

Geumdon Hwaro Sangil-dong Station Branch is at 399 Godeok-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, on the 1st floor of the Godeok Central Raemian Megaseukweeo-dong building. It's about a 3-minute walk from Exit 4 of Sangildong Station, so it's easy to reach by public transport. I'd recommend it for meetups around Sangildong Station or whenever you want good meat near Godeok.

(There's an unmanned ice cream shop and a Daiso right next door, so it's nice for a little window-shopping after the meal.)

There's a shopping-complex car park on B2!

✅ Parking is free!

How much is the Geumdon B Set, and what's in it?

Geumdon B Set (for 2): 2 aged pork belly + 1 pork neck, ₩49,000

Geumdon Hwaro has a wide range of side dishes too.

The egg custard comes as a free service!

Today's order: Geumdon B Set for 2

At a BBQ restaurant, don't you often agonize over pork belly or pork neck? In that case a set with both is very welcome. Geumdon Hwaro's Geumdon B Set lets you enjoy aged pork belly and pork neck together. It's sized for exactly two people, and the portion is seriously generous.

Won't grilled bracken be tough?

They even grill the bracken (gosari, fernbrake) for you, so convenient! It looked a bit long(?), so I worried it might be tough. But it's tender enough to wrap in a lettuce leaf with the meat.

Do the staff grill the meat at Geumdon Hwaro?

One look and you'll want a drink! 🔥 That meat grill! 🔥

Yes, the staff grill the meat for you. They're really methodical about it, cooking the top, bottom and even the sides nicely.

When you want to chat with friends or have a relaxed meal with your partner, not having to grill is a really welcome perk. The golden pork belly is great for its rich, savory flavor, and the pork neck suits anyone who likes a cleaner, milder taste!

How did the aged pork belly and pork neck taste?

Alternating between the belly and neck in the Geumdon B Set lets you feel the difference between the cuts, and overall the meat is just all tender. So happy with every single bite 🫶🔥

The cuts are thick and you can really feel the juices, and above all every side was grilled well, so it was properly crispy outside and juicy inside.

What side dishes and accompaniments come at Geumdon Hwaro?

One reason Geumdon Hwaro is popular is the many side dishes and accompaniments. Rather than eating only meat, pairing it with sides you like makes the meal much more varied.

Starting with myeongi namul (pickled wild garlic leaves), there's meljeot (salted anchovy dipping sauce), another jeotgal (salted seafood) that adds umami, and salt, green onion kimchi and more. So many sides!

Finish the meat with mul naengmyeon

After enjoying the meat at Geumdon Hwaro, finishing with mul naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in broth) is the perfect ending! 🥹💗 It's mild, and the broth isn't harsh, so it refreshingly wiped away the greasy taste.

If you're coming as a couple, try the Geumdon B Set at Geumdon Hwaro.