Seokgye Station Korean BBQ open through Chuseok: Hanam Doeji Jip

Vacation season is over, and now the holidays are rolling in, so gatherings keep popping up one after another. Whenever I'm stuck on where to meet up in Nowon-gu, one place naturally comes to mind. It's a Seokgye Station BBQ restaurant I visit often with my kid: Hanam Doeji Jip Seokgye branch.

The staff grill everything for you from start to finish, so it's a great spot to just chat and enjoy the meal comfortably. Let me walk through it step by step.

Where is Hanam Doeji Jip Seokgye branch, and is there parking?

Hanam Doeji Jip Seokgye branch, a Seokgye Station BBQ restaurant, is close enough to walk from the station, so it's easy to reach by public transit. There's parking for up to 5 cars behind the building, so those coming by car can stop by without worry too.

Hours are weekdays (Mon–Fri) 16:00–23:00, and weekends (Sat–Sun) 12:00–23:00. As of now, through September 19, there's no planned closure for Chuseok, so I'm thinking of going for some delicious pork belly during the holiday.

Why Hanam Doeji Jip works for group dinners in Nowon

There are a few reasons I'd recommend Hanam Doeji Jip Seokgye branch to anyone looking for a spot to gather in Nowon. First, thanks to the grilling service, you can focus on conversation. When you're busy grilling meat yourself at a gathering, you end up with less time to actually talk.

The place tends to be busy whether it's a weekday or weekend. There are plenty of families with kids, but with the holidays approaching, I also noticed quite a few groups of friends. That probably means it's a Nowon gathering spot that suits all kinds of groups well.

The mixed platter comes with a variety of cuts, so even if everyone in your group likes something different, everyone can be satisfied — which is exactly why it works so well as a spot for company dinners or friend meetups.

What comes on the 49,000 won mixed platter

At Hanam Doeji Jip Seokgye branch, we ordered the mixed platter (49,000 won). It's made up of Korean domestic fresh pork belly 180g, special cut 180g, and fresh short ribs 240g, so you get to try a bit of everything — it's become a menu I really love.

Overall it's great value, the meat quality never disappoints, and the service itself feels reliable enough that I order it without a second thought.

How are the side dishes and the grilled pork belly?

The side dishes were pretty generous too. From spicy dressed lettuce salad to seasoned bean sprouts and tangy fermented kimchi, there was a good variety to go with the meat. The flavors were clean rather than heavy, so I kept reaching for more without hesitation.

The chewy texture unique to domestic Korean pork was impressive too.

You could actually see the juices seeping out on the surface as it grilled, and every bite had a firm yet tender texture.

Finishing the meal with kimchi fried rice and janchi guksu

Maybe because the kimchi itself is so good, both the kimchi fried rice and the japchae noodle soup (잔치국수) were genuinely delicious — definitely order one of these to finish after the meat.

Hanam Doeji Jip Seokgye branch always leaves me with the impression of a clean, satisfying meal every time I come, which is why it's become the place I trust and keep returning to whenever I'm looking for pork belly in Nowon-gu.

Is Hanam Doeji Jip Seokgye branch worth it for a holiday gathering?

Since it apparently stays open through the upcoming holiday without closing, if you're trying to figure out where to gather with family or friends around Chuseok, it might be worth checking out Hanam Doeji Jip Seokgye branch for pork belly in Nowon-gu. 🐷