Seoul Korean BBQ near Yeouido Station: galbi set for two at Yuk Lab
In short
Yuk Lab Yeouido is a beef and lamb Korean BBQ restaurant on the 2nd floor of Yeouido Jonghap Sangga, right in front of Exit 5 of Yeouido Station in Seoul. Arriving at 7pm on a weekday, the writer took the last free private room and grilled the 64,000 won galbi set for two over charcoal, then followed it with lamb shoulder rack and yangnyeom galbi (marinated ribs). Both the beef and the lamb at Yuk Lab Yeouido tasted clean and nutty with no gamy smell, making a satisfying protein refuel after work.
Good to know
- Location
- 2nd floor, Yeouido Jonghap Sangga, in front of Exit 5, Yeouido Station (42 Yeouinaru-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul)
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 / Fri 16:00–23:00 / Sat–Sun 15:00–23:00
- Ordered
- Galbi set for two, 64,000 won (doenjang jjigae included), plus extra rice
- Seating
- All private rooms; groups and reservations welcome
- Amenities
- Wi-Fi available, separate men's and women's restrooms
- Parking
- Yeouido Jonghap Sangga underground parking, 3,000 won per 30 minutes
- Event
- Free grilling cheese for a Naver MyPlace receipt photo review
- Price reference
- ₩3,000 ≈ $2.2 (2026-09-15)
as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026
After a hard-working weekday, I wanted to refuel with proper protein🔥 So I went looking for a place that does both beef and lamb well, and landed on this Yeouido Korean BBQ spot.
I got there right at 7pm on the dot on a weekday and there was exactly one table left, so I barely made it in ? Must already be a known spot among Yeouido office workers. Glad I came - 😃
What to know before visiting Yuk Lab Yeouido
- Claim your weekday golden hour: this place is popular enough that I snagged the last table at 7pm sharp, so head over right after work or lock in a Naver reservation ahead of time.
- Naver receipt photo review event: post a receipt photo review on Naver MyPlace and get free 'grilled cheese' to cook alongside your meat.
- Menu options: if you want to enjoy both beef and lamb, adding individual dishes on top of a set is also a great combo.
Yuk Lab Yeouido hours and parking
🕰️Hours Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 15:00–23:00
📍Group use, reservations, Wi-Fi available Separate men's/women's restrooms
Underground parking at Yeouido Jonghap Sangga, ₩3,000 per 30 minutes
How to get to Yuk Lab Yeouido from Yeouido Station
A meat research lab — '肉LAB.' Subway access: it's on the 2nd floor of Yeouido Jonghap Sangga, right at Exit 5 of Yeouido Station, so transit access is top-notch.
Here's the entrance. Follow the sign next to the elevator up to the 2nd floor Yuk Lab. Once you confirm you're on the 2nd floor, turn left to enter Yuk Lab!
Inside Yuk Lab Yeouido: every seat a private room
This Yeouido BBQ restaurant is made up entirely of private rooms. I grabbed the last table.
The menu at Yeouido Korean BBQ spot Yuk Lab
The individual dishes looked good too, but the set menu looked like a really great deal.
What comes with the 64,000 won galbi set for two
The charcoal grill arrives, and salt, fresh wasabi, house sauce, and side dishes to pair with the meat are all set out neatly.
The banchan (side dishes) and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) were so good that even though I planned to just eat meat, I ended up ordering rice too..
The doenjang jjigae was included free with the set. The main dish arrived right after.
How the charcoal-grilled galbisal tasted
Bright red meat with tight, fine marbling!
The charcoal heat was so strong it quickly seared the surface while keeping the rich juices locked in inside. So well grilled I just sat there admiring it..
I ate the first bite plain! One well-grilled piece dipped lightly in salt and popped in my mouth — a subtle smoky aroma with rich juices hit right away, and the savory flavor that spread with each chew, along with the soft texture, was excellent.
Fresh wasabi with beef: a refreshing balance
Since it's a fattier cut, when it started to feel a little rich I piled on fresh wasabi. The sharp bite cleaned up the finish so there was never a moment of getting sick of it. Absolutely delicious.
Cooked to whatever doneness you like, it just melts, melts
The side dishes with rice were so good.. glad I ordered rice. And now, the lamb.
Lamb shoulder rack at Yuk Lab: mild aroma, no gamy smell
The shoulder rack browning nicely on the grill — what a sight?! There was a savory smell of well-rendered fat, no gamy odor at all, just that pure savory flavor. The quality of the lamb was really impressive.
As tasty as it looked — confirmed, this is a legit Yeouido lamb spot.
I wanted to cut it myself, so my dining partner cut it for me. One piece, one sip, yum — and lastly, on to the yangnyeom galbi.
A harmony of subtle sweetness and savory, salty soy-based flavor. Coated in that charcoal smokiness — sweet and delicious.
Final verdict on Yuk Lab Yeouido ⭐️
- Verified office worker hotspot: nearly full by 7pm on weekdays, so call ahead before you visit
- Sleek black interior: a very clean, modern atmosphere
- Gorgeous marbling visuals: tightly packed fat and bright red meat color make for real visual satisfaction
- Pairing that calls for a drink: as soon as a bite of meat goes in, you'll find yourself flipping the drinks menu back open
- Kind and quick service: even while fully booked and busy, the staff took great care of us with warmth, which made the whole meal feel really good
Where it is
42 Yeouinaru-ro, Units 238 & 239, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 영등포구 여의나루로 42 238호, 239호
