Dasan Korean BBQ with cumin and garlic oil sauce galbi: Udontan

This time I visited Udontan Dasan Main Branch! If you're a meat lover, this place is worth checking out at least once. I finally got to try the woodae-galbi (thick bone-in short rib) I'd been wanting to eat here for a while. It looked so good the moment it came out that I was already excited ✨

Parking and what to know before visiting Udontan

When I got to Udontan, I was so happy to find free underground parking. Perfect for filling up after a car trip to a Namyangju café!!

• Address: 7-26, Dasan-jungang-ro 123beon-gil, unit 109
• Hours: Mon–Fri 16:00–24:00 / Sat–Sun 12:00–24:00
• Group seating available / high chairs / pets welcome / free corkage
• Free parking: 2 hours free at Hangang Plaza underground parking

Above the entrance it's marked as the Dasan Sindosi branch parking lot. Take the elevator down to the 1st floor, and Udontan is the second shop in the building on the left. They said if Hangang Plaza is full, you can call the restaurant and they'll direct you to an alternate parking lot!!

Inside Udontan Dasan Main Branch: exterior and dining room

Even before going in, seeing the visual of the signature woodae-galbi got my mouth watering,,,

By the table, there's a small cabinet neatly stocked with side plates, paper cups, and utensils.

Also, if you participate in the review event you get free fried rice or honeycomb tripe (beolgip gyeopdeol) — definitely worth joining 🔥

Side dishes and four sauces served before the galbi

The side dishes they quickly set up after ordering tasted exceptional. Scooping up a big spoonful of the corn salad, it popped in my mouth — so good I was already busy eating before the meat even showed up. There were potatoes under the corn salad too, which made it even tastier. The seasoned bean sprouts and fresh kimchi (geotjeori) were mixed so well that they paired perfectly with the meat, making the whole meal even more enjoyable.

They serve four different dipping options with the meat — salt, cumin, garlic oil sauce, and doenjang (fermented soybean paste) — so it's fun to try different combinations. They were all good, but the garlic oil sauce was genuinely amazing.

Pre-seared aged woodae-galbi grilled by Udontan staff

This is Udontan Dasan Main Branch's signature dish: aged woodae-galbi. It comes pre-seared, so you can start enjoying it quickly. The plating was so pretty that I felt good even before eating. And honestly, the whole reason for this visit was the woodae-galbi! The chunky ribs looked so appetizing just sitting there, and watching them sizzle on the grill made me want to dig in immediately 🤍

Being able to enjoy the meat still attached to the bone gave it a different charm compared to typical meat dishes. Grilling the thick cuts until golden brown brought out rich juices, and it got more savory the more I chewed.

Having a staff member grill the meat for us was such a relief. With an expert handling the grilling, we could really enjoy it properly and comfortably. It was delicious wrapped in lettuce with sides, and just as good eaten plain ✨

They controlled the heat and timing just right, so we could sit back comfortably and focus on the conversation.

In no time, the ribs turned a beautiful golden brown, and popping a piece of the aged woodae-galbi into my mouth, the clean, rich juices spread out — I had so much fun eating it.

If you love woodae-galbi, save this place and pay a visit — you can really enjoy those chunky, thick cuts properly.

How the galbi tastes with cumin and garlic oil sauce

The woodae-galbi gets more savory as you chew, and dipping it in the cumin made it feel even more special. The garlic-infused oil sauce was also so good it was honestly moving 🧄

I paired it with the mushrooms and shishito peppers that came alongside,

and had the warm potatoes too — a perfect meal 🥔 Cutting the thick woodae-galbi into bite-sized pieces, before I knew it, the plate was already empty. Time really does fly when you're eating good meat, haha. If you're looking for a place for a family meal or hanging out with friends over meat in Dasan, Udontan Dasan Main Branch seems like a solid choice. This time I had the woodae-galbi, but next time I'd love to try the other meat dishes too. If you're craving good meat in Dasan and woodae-galbi comes to mind, I recommend Udontan Dasan Main Branch 🤍