Rainy-day solo lamb BBQ in Mullae, salt-wasabi loin: Yangnam Yanghwa

I was in Mullae and looking for somewhere to eat, saw that you can have a lamb buffet even when dining alone, and so I went to Yangnam Yanghwa in Mullae 🥹

Yangnam Yanghwa hours, parking and reservations

Yangnam Yanghwa is open 12:00–24:00, with last order at 22:30. There's no parking. You can reserve through Naver, and groups are welcome. Corkage is allowed for a fee of ₩20,000 per bottle, and they have child seats too. It's about an 11-minute walk from Mullae Station!

What are the atmosphere and seats like at Yangnam Yanghwa?

The restaurant is tucked inside an alley, and the indoor seating is U-shaped. There aren't a lot of seats, but it's cozy and the mood is great! There are partitions too, so it's nice for chatting. Though of course I was alone, haha

It's popular enough that they keep a waiting list.

On your way out you can spray deodorizer on your clothes. There's an outdoor space as well, and the vibe was insane! You can put your bags under the seat, and there are hangers on the wall for your coat!

It was raining that day, so the romance was off the charts,,, 💗 (honestly I was just one person soaked to the bone)

This is how they set the table first. And this is the view from the seat! I came at an awkward hour without a reservation, but I'd recommend booking ahead!!

I heard you can get a drink or highball if you turn on Naver notifications, follow the shop, write a receipt review or post an Instagram story!! 🤎

Yangnam Yanghwa lamb buffet menu and prices

The lamb buffet at Yangnam Yanghwa comes as a course, with sides like highballs and kaoliang liquor on offer. The all-you-can-eat lasts 2 hours!!

They gave me an aperitif first, and it tasted like a lemon drink, sweet and sour and so good;; I couldn't even taste the alcohol!

The side dishes were ssambu (pickled radish wraps) with radish, jalapeños and chili pickles, and there were lots of sauces too: mint jelly, soy sauce, wasabi, salt, ranch and cumin (zira). So many flavors to try!!

Just look at the color of this lamb,,,,,,

• Premium Lamb Dining (adult) ₩38,900
• Seafood ramyeon ₩7,000
• Garlic rice ₩4,000
• Yantai highball ₩8,000

Does Yangnam Yanghwa grill the meat for you?

Yes, the staff grill the vegetables and lamb over charcoal for you. All you have to do is eat, so it'd be easy to chat too! I was chatting with myself

What's in that foil? My heart is racing

It was grilling up so deliciously,,,,, They even asked whether I wanted the bone parts cut off or left on, such a thoughtful touch 👍 I said without a second thought, "Cut it off, please!"

T-bone tenderloin and loin: which sauce works best?

They gave me the T-bone tenderloin first! I tried it plain at first and it just melted;; so juicy and grilled so well ㅠㅠㅠ And lamb with mint jelly is such a great combo, right?! Insane!

On the right is the loin! So pretty. I ate the loin with salt and wasabi! This one comes with a bit more of a fat layer, so it felt richer and juicier. Personally the loin was my favorite!!

Sipping the highball in between is pure heaven. The Yantai highball is so good,,,, and I'm someone who gets dizzy from a single glass, what is going on;;;;

Dipped it in the soy sauce too. Trying it so many ways is great. They also asked if the doneness was okay, which made me so happy,,,,

Grilled eggplant dipped in ranch sauce

They grilled eggplant too, and the staff said it's good dipped in ranch sauce! I figured eggplant is just eggplant, but it was seriously delicious,,,, I ate all of it;;;

This is all mine. Even though I was dining solo, the portion of lamb was big!

The ssambu and pickles are nice to have in between! Last, they grilled the shoulder too!

Are the seafood ramyeon and garlic rice at Yangnam Yanghwa worth ordering?

I ordered the seafood ramyeon (₩7,000) because I thought it would go perfectly with the lamb! It had squid, crab and clams(?), and the seafood-packed flavor was crazy good. It wasn't very spicy, about the level of Shin Ramyun. Being Korean, I have to eat it with the broth

See this power move? They grilled sweet green onions, onions, and even the mushrooms that were in the foil! The onions were so sweet too,,,,

I couldn't skip garlic rice (₩4,000) with lamb either, so I ordered it to try. It came with seaweed. It isn't heavily seasoned, so it's easy to eat alongside the meat!

Eaten with the garlic flakes it's full of garlic flavor, and wrapped up in seaweed with lamb, I was gone, hallelujah

Shoulder and grilled pineapple

The shoulder they grilled last was the longest cut with a nice chew! If you like a chewy texture, it'll probably suit you, and overall I didn't notice any gamey smell at all 🥹

They grill fruit too. I'm rich now! Rich in lamb! I normally don't like warm fruit, but the fresh, sweet pineapple was delicious;

After grilling everything, they also left me tongs so I could rewarm the meat! I couldn't do any more refills, but from what I saw at other tables, you can freely add cuts, vegetables, fruit and sauces.

Dessert and my verdict on Yangnam Yanghwa for solo dining

I'm someone who can't give up dessert even when full. This was so cute ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ It was like a fresh tangerine sorbet, tasting like a real tangerine, perfect as a finish!

I wondered whether I could enjoy lamb dining alone, but the staff grilled kindly and served me so well that I had a great time! Above all, you can eat delicious lamb all-you-can-eat and the atmosphere is great, so I totally recommend it for gatherings or dates. It's perfect for solo diners like me too,, 🥹