# Banpo beef restaurant with specialty cuts and doenjang jjigae: Ugojip - By Hyerin Joh (https://superchart.com/en/@seongsu-mirror-shelf/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seocho, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seongsu-mirror-shelf/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seongsu-mirror-shelf/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/index.md) ## In short Ugojip is a specialty-cut beef restaurant in the basement of Banpo Shopping Town Building 5, by Express Bus Terminal Station in Seocho, Seoul. A married couple arrived around 5pm and ordered the 400g couple set at 49,000 won — usamgyeop (thin beef belly), galbisal (short rib meat), tosisal (hanging tender) and a brisket doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) — eating the beef wrapped in onion slices with the house sauce and adding a bowl of rice for the generously loaded stew. Ugojip is a good call when you want beef near Express Bus Terminal at an easy price. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 15:00–23:00 - **Location**: Basement, Banpo Shopping Town Building 5, 195 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Express Bus Terminal Station Exit 8-2, the building after Building 4 with the KFC) - **Parking**: 30 minutes free parking behind the building - **Couple set 400g (recommended for 2)**: 49,000 won (usamgyeop + galbisal + tosisal + brisket doenjang jjigae) - **Bowl of rice**: 1,500 won - **Coke Zero**: 2,500 won - **Wine**: Red 29,000 won / White 35,000 won, also sold by the glass - **Corkage**: Free corkage for up to 1 bottle of wine - **Seating**: About 10 tables of four, with reservation and walk-in seats separated - **Reservations**: Available on Naver; groups of 12 or more should call to confirm - **Price reference**: ₩29,000 ≈ $21 · ₩35,000 ≈ $25.5 · ₩49,000 ≈ $35.5 (2026-09-18) *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* ## What kind of restaurant is Ugojip? Ugojip is a specialty-cut Korean BBQ restaurant where you can eat beef in Banpo without breaking the bank. It's open daily 15:00–23:00, and parking is available. ![Featured image of Ugojip, a beef restaurant in Banpo](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-01-ndteq-900.webp) My husband and I went to Ugojip for a much-needed grease-up session, haha. Beef is delicious but the price often makes you hesitate, right? But Ugojip turned out to be a place where you can enjoy beef at a pretty reasonable price. ![Path leading down to the basement of Banpo Shopping Town Building 5](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-02-1ye2y-900.webp) ## How to reach Ugojip from Express Bus Terminal Station, and where to park Ugojip is located in the basement of Banpo Shopping Town Building 5. Come out of Express Bus Terminal Station Exit 8-2 and you'll see KFC (Banpo Shopping Town Building 4) — it's the next building over. If you need parking, there's 30 minutes free parking behind the building! ![Upscale exterior of Ugojip](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-03-146u9-m-900.webp) True to a beef restaurant, the exterior already looks upscale. Who knew a place with this kind of atmosphere existed in the basement of Banpo Shopping Town? We wanted to eat at a relaxed pace so we went a little after 5pm, and there were already two tables of guests eating. There can be a wait during dinner hours, so I'd recommend booking ahead on Naver! ![Ugojip menu listing specialty cuts and set combinations](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-04-12ww7-900.webp) Isn't the price pretty great for a specialty-cut beef restaurant? Especially the set composition — so tempting... ![Interior of Ugojip with tables of 4](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-05-ds684-m-900.webp) ## Ugojip seating, group bookings and wine corkage Ugojip's seating is about 10 tables of 4, roomier than I expected, so with a reservation it could work fine as a gathering spot too. Reservation and walk-in seats are kept separate, so if you're visiting with a group of 12 or more it's a good idea to call and check ahead. ![Sign listing Ugojip's wine menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-06-1qi3k-900.webp) And as you can see on the menu, Ugojip also sells wine that pairs well with beef. Red is ₩29,000, white is ₩35,000 — not too pricey, and you can also order by the glass. Corkage is free for up to one bottle of wine, so if you have a favorite bottle, bring it along and enjoy it with your beef. ![Basic side dishes including salad and myeongi namul](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-07-1r7o9-900.webp) ## Ugojip side dishes and aged beef cuts After ordering, they set out the basic side dishes — salad, scallion salad, myeongi namul (wild garlic leaf), mul kimchi (water kimchi), wasabi, salt, all combinations that go great with beef. The tomatoes in the salad were even stevia tomatoes. ![Salad with stevia tomatoes](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-08-1jaj2-900.webp) Looks like all the meat comes aged. (Getting excited) ![Store sign noting the aged beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-09-1729c-900.webp) Aprons are set out by the door. As you eat, the oil splatters more than you'd expect, so I'd recommend wearing an apron even if you're not in white clothes. The owner even stocked dental floss — so thoughtful! ![Plate of meat from Ugojip's couple set 400g](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-10-1kbcn-1200.webp) ## The 400g couple set at 49,000 won: enough beef for two Ugojip's couple set 400g (recommended for 2) is ₩49,000, rice is ₩1,500, and Zero Coke is ₩2,500. The couple set comes with usamgyeop (thin-sliced beef belly), galbisal (rib finger meat), tosisal (skirt steak), and beef brisket doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) — just the right amount for two people. Vegetables for grilling (mushrooms, zucchini, onion) came alongside too. ![Grilling vegetables including mushroom, zucchini, and onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-11-1h25u-900.webp) Once the grill heats up, they oil it first, ![Oiling the heated grill plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-12-11rcd-900.webp) then grill the usamgyeop first. My husband praised it while grilling, saying you can tell right away when the meat is good. ![Usamgyeop placed on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-13-ophrv-900.webp) Being beef, it cooked quickly, so they added the vegetables fast too — gotta eat them together for the best flavor. ![Vegetables grilling alongside the beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-14-13hf8-900.webp) We made proper onion wraps with usamgyeop and scallion on top. Mmm... it melted in my mouth. The usamgyeop was savory yet slightly fatty, and personally the wasabi + salt combo suited it best. ![Onion wrap topped with usamgyeop and scallion](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-15-k9c1o-900.webp) ## Why the brisket doenjang jjigae at Ugojip is a must-order While we were eating, the beef brisket doenjang jjigae arrived. The moment I saw it, I ordered rice. ![Beef brisket doenjang jjigae included in the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-16-15lok-900.webp) The stew was packed with ingredients, no holding back. Maybe that's why it was so delicious... this stew... If you're not getting the set, order this stew regardless — you won't regret it 🤤 ![Close-up of the doenjang jjigae packed with ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-17-5hyfa-900.webp) ## Galbisal and tosisal with Ugojip's house sauce They finished grilling the galbisal and tosisal too. The galbisal was chewy with great texture, and the tosisal was clean-tasting and savory. Especially the tosisal — be sure to dip it in the house sauce. It adds a slightly spicy kick that goes great with the meat. ![Galbisal and tosisal on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner-18-1cx5u-900.webp) There's an odor eliminator spray outside the store, so spray yourself before you leave! The meat was delicious and the owner was kind, so it was a really pleasant meal. If you're trying to figure out dinner near Goturi (Express Bus Terminal) or looking for an affordable Korean BBQ spot, give Ugojip a try 🤍 ## Where it is - Ugojip (우고집) - 195 Sinbanpo-ro, Banpo Shopping Town Building 5 (basement), Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 서초구 신반포로 195 반포쇼핑타운 5동 지하 우고집 - 37.5067411, 127.0055386 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9A%B0%EA%B3%A0%EC%A7%91/@37.5067411,127.0055386,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seongsu-mirror-shelf/ugojib-banpo-couple-set-beef-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt