Korean BBQ, Yongsan: 500g hanwoo yakiniku set for 3, Byeoljin Hwarogui

What kind of Korean BBQ restaurant is Byeoljin Hwarogui in Yongsan?

Byeoljin Hwarogui (별진화로구이) is a Korean BBQ restaurant on Hangang-daero 77-gil, near Namyeong Station in Yongsan, and it sells both smoked barbecue sets and hanwoo (Korean beef) yakiniku sets. I heard there was a seriously tasty meat place in Yongsan with smoked BBQ sets and yakiniku sets, so I went to check it out~

Byeoljin Hwarogui opening hours

• Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:00), break time 15:00–16:30
• Sat 13:00–22:00 (last order 21:00)
• Closed every Sunday

What is the atmosphere and seating like at Byeoljin Hwarogui?

The inside of Byeoljin Hwarogui is huge, and the camping-trip vibe was so good!! The moment I walked in I went "ohhh~~" haha

Unusually, the space for your bags is next to the table instead of under the chair~~ So neat!

They aren't full rooms, but there are slightly separated areas, so I think it'd be good for group gatherings too! There happened to be a big group in while we were there.

Is there parking at Byeoljin Hwarogui?

They said they support up to 2 hours of parking! (Not available for single lunch menu items.)

Byeoljin Hwarogui menu and prices

The menu at Byeoljin Hwarogui is split into 1++ hanwoo, smoked barbecue like the Smoke Camping Set, pork grills, and meals and sides. The yakiniku set (500g) is ₩80,000, and the Smoke Camping Set is ₩45,000 for medium (800g) and ₩75,000 for large (1,350g).

Hanwoo

• 1++ striploin (150g) ₩48,000
• 1++ tenderloin (130g) ₩48,000
• 1++ bucket flower cut (130g) ₩38,000
• 1++ brisket (150g) ₩27,000
• Marinated beef short ribs (400g) ₩28,000
• 1++ yakiniku (100g) ₩19,000
• Yakiniku set (500g) ₩80,000

Smoke Camping Set and pork

• Smoke Camping Set, large (1,350g) ₩75,000
• Smoke Camping Set, medium (800g) ₩45,000
• Smoked pork ribs (600g) ₩39,000
• Camping-style dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken, 550g) ₩16,900
• Smoked pork belly (200g) ₩16,900
• Flower pork neck (180g) ₩22,000
• Pork belly (180g) ₩20,000
• Rock-salt grilled pork (180g) ₩19,000
• Honey pork skirt (180g) ₩22,000

Meals and sides

• Hanwoo yukhoe (beef tartare) ₩25,000
• Premium beef doenjang jeongol (soybean paste hot pot, 2–3 people) ₩11,000
• Hanwoo kkakdugi fried rice (diced radish kimchi) ₩9,000
• Spicy beef ramen / hanwoo jorimi ₩9,000
• Mul naengmyeon (cold noodles in broth) / bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles) ₩7,000
• Gyeran-jjim (steamed egg) ₩4,000
• Shiitake shrimp meatballs (3 pcs) ₩5,000
• Yukhoe sushi, 1 pc ₩3,000
• Mixed vegetables / vegetable skewers ₩4,000

There's a good variety, with 1++ hanwoo, smoked camping sets and pork, so you can eat whatever suits you~ (I honestly agonized between the hanwoo and the camping set,,, but the truth is I believe pork can never beat beef. Seriously. LOLOLOL So I had no choice but to order the yakiniku, that's my TMI)

Drinks and corkage at Byeoljin Hwarogui

The drinks list is super varied too: soju, beer, highballs, traditional liquor, wine and more!! Nice haha I'm a big drinker, so I love restaurants with lots of drink options. And corkage is free for up to 1 bottle (wine or whisky)!! After that it's ₩10,000 extra~

The side dishes at Byeoljin Hwarogui are kimchi, myeongi namul (wild garlic-chive greens), potato salad, tomato salad and dongchimi (radish water kimchi)!

What comes in the Byeoljin Hwarogui yakiniku set?

The yakiniku set at Byeoljin Hwarogui (500g, ₩80,000) comes with top blade, chuck flap tail and brisket, plus beef sashimi, steak, sushi rice and grilled vegetables! There were three of us, so we ordered the yakiniku set~~

Looks great already, right? haha The steak in the yakiniku set is grilled in the kitchen for you!!

The beef sashimi is specialty-restaurant level

The beef sashimi (yuksasimi) in the Byeoljin Hwarogui yakiniku set is no joke T_T It was so fresh and chewy,, please sell it separately too,,,, it's specialty-restaurant level!!! There were 4 pieces, and I got the extra one as the oldest of the group, and it was so good lol

Grill the brisket briefly and wrap it in stir-fried kimchi

The 1++ brisket, what can I even say~~ Rich, nutty fat spreads through it, and it's so tender!!!! If I made it into sushi, I could eat 100 pieces lol Chomp-chomp- It's perfect to eat straight off the grill!! Don't cook it long~~~

And the kimchi at Byeoljin Hwarogui isn't ordinary kimchi, it's like stir-fried kimchi?!! Seriously delicious!!!! Definitely wrap it around the brisket~~

Top blade and marinated chuck flap tail

The top blade is the real hanwoo classic!!!! The beef flavor is gentle and subtle, and it melts in your mouth~~ This is what real beef tastes like~~ So happy

They told us the chuck flap tail tastes even better grilled with the marinade they gave us. Such a savory, umami sauce!!!!

Good meat plus a tasty sauce is a combo you can trust!!! Grilling it with the sauce on and dipping it after grilling each have their own charm, so definitely compare haha

Is the yakiniku set enough food for three people?

The yakiniku set at Byeoljin Hwarogui was quite a lot of food for three people, more than I expected. While you're eating, a plump steak comes out, and since it arrives fully grilled you can dig in right away, which is great! The steak was tasty too, but my favorite was the soft, tender top blade haha

I worried it might not be enough, but we ate really well with the 1++ hanwoo and went home happy haha Next time I want to try the Smoke Camping Set too!!

Byeoljin Hwarogui, a Korean BBQ spot near Namyeong Station: from charcoal-smoked barbecue to 1++ hanwoo! Enjoy it with camping vibes~~ Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥