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Korean BBQ in Mokdong, Seoul: pork neck and cold noodles, Dongnaejeong

Dongnaejeong Mokdong (동래정 목동점) is a white charcoal Korean BBQ restaurant in the Mokdong Samik Apartment shopping arcade, a 2-minute walk from Omokgyo Station Exit 5 in Yangcheon, Seoul. Staff grill the Dongnae pork neck (180g, 17,000 won) and Jeongga gabrisal (160g, 17,000 won) at the table, meljorim (Jeju-style braised anchovies) comes with the meal, and Jeju Sanbang mul-milmyeon (cold wheat noodles in broth) costs 8,000 won. With free parking in the arcade and well-spaced tables, Dongnaejeong Mokdong is an easy choice for a family dinner or a date.

Written Aug 2, 2026Sponsored

PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Seoul Korean BBQ near Gangnam Station with a binchotan brazier: Giun

Giun Gangnam Station Main Branch is a charcoal Korean BBQ restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, a 10-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 4. Every table at Giun has a privacy divider, and staff grill the 58,000 won Don-giun Set (galbi samgyeopsal, pork neck and outer skirt) over a binchotan white charcoal brazier, served with a 7,000 won pork intestine stew. The generous grilled minari, fernbrake and scallions alone make the set worth ordering.

Written Aug 14, 2026Sponsored

PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Hapjeong pizza restaurant for ricotta salad and carbonara: Pizzeria O

Pizzeria O Hapjeong Station is a wood-fired pizza restaurant and Italian spot a 3-minute walk from Exit 2 of Hapjeong Station in Mapo, Seoul. Meeting a friend who studies in Hongdae, the writer ordered the three best-sellers — Margherita Bufala (₩20,900), carbonara (₩17,900) and ricotta salad (₩15,900) — and the ricotta salad topped with fried dough was the most memorable, while the carbonara was creamy without ever feeling heavy. With an open kitchen and wide tables, Pizzeria O Hapjeong Station works well for a date or a group dinner in Hapjeong.

Written Aug 18, 2026Sponsored