# Hongdae club street Korean BBQ, ₩118,000 lunch set: Gogikkun Gim

- By Junha (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-cafe-shelf/)
- Written Sep 20, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-cafe-shelf/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/
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## In short

Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch is a chilled-aged-meat Korean BBQ restaurant that has run near Hongdae's main club street in Mapo, Seoul for 10 years. Over lunch with a friend, the writer ordered the Hanwoo/Handon Set for Two (600g, 118,000 won) with half-and-half naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) and diced kimchi rice, and staff charcoal-grilled today's hanwoo sirloin, fresh galbisal and ogyeopsal in sequence, paced to how fast the two ate. No smoky smell clung to their clothes, so Gogikkun Gim Chunbae earned a 100% yes to returning.

## Good to know

- **Order**: Hanwoo/Handon Set for Two (600g), 118,000 won
- **Set contents**: Today's hanwoo 200g, fresh galbisal 250g, ogyeopsal 150g
- **Sides**: Half-and-half naengmyeon (cold broth + spicy mixed), diced kimchi rice
- **Meat**: Chilled aged meat, charcoal-grilled
- **Service**: Staff grill each cut in order, paced to how fast you eat
- **Location**: 36 Hongik-ro 3-gil, 3rd floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul (near Hongdae club street)
- **Visit**: Lunch, party of two with a friend
- **Price reference**: ₩118,000 ≈ $85 (2026-09-21)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026*

![Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch cover photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-01-2k2vv-1200.webp)

On a day I had plans with a friend in Hongdae, I wanted to fill up on properly good meat, so I headed to a spot that's already the talk of Hongdae people — Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch! It sits right near the always-buzzing club street in Hongdae's main commercial area, and it's built up serious know-how over 10 years of running there. Here's my detailed, vivid review of a full lunch course of hanwoo (Korean beef) and handon (Korean pork) with my friend.

## 10 years on Hongdae's club street: what Gogikkun Gim Chunbae is

![Exterior of Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch near Hongdae club street](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-02-1vzkk-966.webp)

Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch is a BBQ restaurant near Hongdae's club street with 10 years of operating know-how behind it. Hongdae's streets are always lively, with restaurants opening and closing constantly, right? To keep running for a full 10 years in that fiercely competitive scene really speaks to serious skill behind the scenes.

## Inside Gogikkun Gim Chunbae: airy, cozy wood interior

![First impression at the entrance of Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-03-68oky-966.webp)

Inside, Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch has a cozy wood-toned interior, and it's a clean, comfortable space with none of the smoky, meaty smell you usually get at BBQ restaurants. When you think 'Korean BBQ place,' you usually picture thick smoke, a pungent smell, and a somewhat chaotic vibe — but the moment I walked in here, that whole stereotype was completely shattered.

![Interior decorated with wood-toned design](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-04-13vub-966.webp)

The interior overall is decorated in a unique yet cozy wood style, giving off a comfortable, lodge-like feeling with a lot of character. Even though it's a BBQ restaurant, the space is kept remarkably clean — I felt none of the greasy, smoky smell that usually lingers on the tables, floor, or in the air.

![Clean BBQ restaurant table and charcoal grill seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-05-al52l-966.webp)

In particular, this place sticks strictly to chilled, aged meat only, keeping freshness at its peak. It's clearly set up with a system optimized for grilling fresh meat over charcoal — a totally different world from frozen meat, with its chewy texture and deep flavor. Visiting reminded me all over again why a brand that's been loved for so long has such clear reasons behind it.

## What's in the Hanwoo/Handon Set for Two (600g, 118,000 won)?

![Menu at Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-06-12u5c-m-966.webp)

![Menu listing showing the hanwoo/handon Set for Two](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-07-gd11q-966.webp)

Flipping through the menu and debating what to get, the option to try both Korean beef and pork at once looked so satisfying that we went with the Hanwoo/Handon Set for Two (600g). It's ₩118,000, but the spread is genuinely impressive.

- Today's hanwoo (sirloin) 200g
- Fresh galbisal (rib meat) 250g
- Ogyeopsal (five-layer pork belly) 150g

![Plate of raw meat from the 600g hanwoo/handon Set for Two](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-08-1vo1r-966.webp)

![Fresh color of today's hanwoo and galbisal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-09-3drg8-966.webp)

![Thick-cut raw ogyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-10-16unp-966.webp)

With a generous total of 600g, it was a perfect combo, plenty for two people to enjoy a variety of cuts. The fresh meat's color alone stood out — the moment the plates arrived, both my friend and I couldn't help but gasp.

## Staff grill every cut from start to finish, at your pace

![Staff placing meat on the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-11-33mom-966.webp)

![Meat grilling over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-12-81h3t-966.webp)

One of the biggest perks of Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch is that staff grill all the meat for you! Grilling it yourself usually means the person cooking gets distracted, worrying about burning it, and conversation keeps getting interrupted — but here there's no need to worry about any of that, which made things so comfortable.

![Meat grilled in sequence, paced to match how fast guests eat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-13-1n2do-966.webp)

And it's not just piling everything on the grill at once — they thoughtfully grill the next cut in sequence, timed to match how fast we're eating.

![Today's hanwoo sirloin grilling over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-14-kudpa-966.webp)

### Today's hanwoo cut: sirloin

Today's hanwoo was sirloin — delicious! It was the first thing they grilled to the perfect doneness, melting softly in our mouths.

![A piece of hanwoo sirloin grilled to the right doneness](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-15-cy9b6-966.webp)

The quality of the hanwoo exceeded expectations by far — the moment I took a bite, the juices burst out and I couldn't help but gasp in admiration.

![The next cut going on the grill after the hanwoo](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-16-1gydd-966.webp)

![Fresh galbisal placed on the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-17-cb8jn-966.webp)

### Fresh galbisal, then the ogyeopsal finale

Once we'd happily finished the hanwoo, they immediately put the fresh galbisal on the charcoal so the flow wouldn't break. The more you chew it, the more its savory, clean flavor comes through — a whole different kind of satisfaction.

![Close-up of grilled fresh galbisal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-18-13z3u-966.webp)

![Thick ogyeopsal grilled over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-19-nia2x-966.webp)

The final act was the thick-cut ogyeopsal. Crispy outside, juicy inside, and soaked with charcoal aroma, it fully lived up to the restaurant's reputation as a go-to spot for samgyeopsal (pork belly) in Hongdae.

![A piece of ogyeopsal grilled crispy on the outside](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-20-8mrcf-966.webp)

The staff grilling for us never chatted too much or hovered awkwardly — they'd handle exactly what was needed, then step away, which made it ideal for having a real conversation with my friend. With the doneness so perfectly controlled, we got to enjoy the meat at its absolute best every time.

## Sides at Gogikkun Gim Chunbae: half-and-half naengmyeon and diced kimchi rice

![Side dishes served alongside the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-21-ukb48-966.webp)

Meat alone felt like it needed a little something, so we also ordered two side dishes: half-and-half naengmyeon (cold noodles) and dice rice.

![Half-and-half naengmyeon with both cold broth and spicy mixed noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-22-uv3fk-966.webp)

For people like us who always agonize over choosing between mul-naengmyeon (cold broth noodles) and bibim-naengmyeon (spicy mixed noodles), this was the perfect answer. One bowl neatly holds both flavors — the tangy-sweet sauce of the bibim side perked up our appetite, while the cool, refreshing broth of the mul side was perfect for washing away the greasiness of the meat.

![Stir-fried dice rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-23-wgvr0-966.webp)

The dice rice, stir-fried to just the right texture, caught the eye the moment it arrived. The crunchy diced kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi) and its sweet-spicy seasoning paired beautifully with the charcoal-grilled meat, and I couldn't put the spoon down between bites. The combination of carbs and meat is truth, once again.

## Verdict: worth a return trip to this Hongdae BBQ spot

![The table at Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set/hongdae-club-street-bbq-lunch-set-24-4ackn-966.webp)

If you're looking for great meat near Hongdae's main club street, Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch — built on 10 years of know-how — is an excellent choice. Walking out after a successful, delicious lunch with my friend, we both agreed: next time we're in Hongdae, we're definitely coming back here for meat again. If you want to enjoy great samgyeopsal and hanwoo in Hongdae in a comfortable, well-designed space, I honestly recommend giving this place a visit!

## Where it is

- Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch (고기꾼김춘배 홍대본점)
- 36 Hongik-ro 3-gil, 3rd floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 마포구 홍익로3길 36 3층
- 37.5528341, 126.9215517
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B3%A0%EA%B8%B0%EA%BE%BC%EA%B9%80%EC%B6%98%EB%B0%B0%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5528341,126.9215517,17z

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