Apgujeong Rodeo Korean BBQ terrace, wasabi pork belly: Chobeoljip

What kind of Korean BBQ restaurant is Chobeoljip Apgujeong Rodeo?

Chobeoljip is a rising hotspot in Apgujeong Rodeo, located at 4 Apgujeong-ro 54-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and open daily from 11:00 to 3:00 the next morning. It takes groups, offers takeout and reservations, and has wifi plus separate restrooms for men and women.

The exterior is styled with an upscale tiled-roof look that catches your eye from a distance. It blends traditional charm with a modern feel, so the anticipation builds right from the entrance haha

Chobeoljip menu and prices

Chobeoljip's main menu & prices

• Pre-seared pork belly (150g): ₩18,000
• Pre-seared pork tomahawk (470g): ₩68,000
• Pre-seared bone-in pork belly (350g): ₩48,000
• Korean beef cone-cut chadolbaegi (170g): ₩48,000
• Anheung soy crab (ganjang gejang): Medium ₩28,000 / Large ₩58,000

You order by scanning the QR code placed at your table.

Inside Chobeoljip: mood and seating

Step inside and the clean wood-toned interior with an Asian landscape-painting mural catches the eye. There are cylinder-shaped stools for storing your coat or bag, which helps cut down on the meat-smell soaking into your things. The whole place is kept remarkably clean, and the seats are comfortably spaced for a pleasant meal.

The fairy-lit outdoor terrace, Chobeoljip's best seat

This is exactly the spot for when you want to enjoy an outdoor mood and eat delicious pork belly on a nice day. From the exterior to the terrace packed full of al fresco dining vibes to the generous table spread, this place has it all — if you're looking for a BBQ restaurant in Apgujeong Rodeo, pay attention!

One of the biggest draws here is the sprawling terrace seating. Pretty string lights hang overhead, completing the mood for grilling meat outdoors right around sunset. The round stainless tables set with cauldron-lid griddles and the red chairs really nail that al fresco dining feel. The tables have plenty of room too, so it seems perfect for gatherings or work dinners.

What side dishes and stew come with the meal?

Once you're seated, neat side dishes that pair well with the meat get set up.

Your individual sauce plate comes with salt and ssamjang (dipping sauce) neatly arranged, and they also bring sliced garlic and cheongyang chili peppers

Crunchy seasoned bean sprouts, pickled vegetables, and fresh lettuce for wraps are served alongside — they pair really well with the meat

The stew that comes with it arrives bubbling away, made with crab and green onion so the broth is deep and spicy — perfect for whetting your appetite before digging into the meat.

Grilling pre-seared pork belly on a cauldron-lid griddle

The pre-seared pork belly we ordered finally arrived!

The meat comes with its surface precisely pre-seared, plated with hefty mushrooms, kkwari peppers, and fresh wasabi.

They grill the pre-seared pork belly together with whole kimchi, mushrooms, and kkwari peppers on the well-heated cauldron-lid griddle

Because it's already pre-seared, it browns up quickly on the griddle without losing its juices, so it stays moist.

Cut the well-cooked pork belly into pieces and eat it with the mushrooms browned in kimchi oil — it's absolutely delicious.

Two ways to eat it: fresh wasabi or house ssamjang

The pre-seared pork belly's own flavor was so good on its own that it was delicious paired with any condiment

Fresh wasabi combo: putting sharp fresh wasabi on top of the browned pork belly gives you an amazing balance between the rich savoriness of the fat and the clean, sharp bite of the wasabi haha

Special ssamjang combo: dipping it into the umami-rich ssamjang gives you a familiar yet addictive flavor you can't stop eating

Who is Chobeoljip best for?

If you want to enjoy the open outdoor terrace vibe in Apgujeong Rodeo while eating pork belly browned on a cauldron-lid griddle, I recommend Chobeoljip! It's great for a date, and also an ideal spot to have a drink with close friends on the terrace