# 5pm open-window Korean BBQ in Hongdae, Seoul: Chopilsal Pork Grill - By Haru (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-dinner-ticket/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-dinner-ticket/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-dinner-ticket/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/index.md) ## In short Chopilsal Pork Grill Hongdae Branch is a two-floor ogyeopsal (five-layer pork belly) restaurant on Donggyo-ro in Mapo, Seoul, a short walk from Hongik University Station. On a weekday visit at 5pm one whole window wall was opened up for an outdoor-grill feel, and the order was 3 servings of ogyeopsal plus a whole pork kimchi jjigae, with the thick pork's chewy skin matching the stew's sharp, spicy broth. For group gatherings or grilling meat with friends, Chopilsal Pork Grill Hongdae Branch is a no-fail pick. ## Good to know - **Location**: 172 Donggyo-ro, 1st and 2nd floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul (walking distance from Hongik University Station) - **Ordered that day**: 3 servings of ogyeopsal (five-layer pork belly), whole pork kimchi jjigae - **Menu lineup**: Salted ogyeopsal, pork skin, dwitgogi (butcher's cuts), Choryang pork ribs, spring minari samgyeopsal combo - **Sides**: Kimchi jjigae, doenjang jjigae, water-style bibim naengmyeon, cheese steamed egg - **Review event**: Free pork skin - **Hours**: Mon-Thu 12:00-24:00 (last order 23:00) / Fri-Sun 12:00-2:00 the next morning (last order 1:00) - **Time of visit**: Busy even around 5pm on a weekday *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* ![Table spread of ogyeopsal at Chopilsal Pork Grill Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-01-14iqt-1200.webp) Whenever I'm craving chewy grilled meat around Hongdae, one place always comes to mind first — Chopilsal Pork Grill Hongdae Branch, which I ate at after signing an appliance contract at the Samsung store in Hongdae last time. This time I was back at the Samsung store again, adding a water purifier contract, and naturally ended up going to my go-to Hongdae meat spot again. ## Where is Chopilsal Pork Grill Hongdae Branch, and what is it like inside? Chopilsal Pork Grill Hongdae Branch uses the 1st and 2nd floors at 172 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, a Korean BBQ spot near Hongik University Station. True to a Hongdae hotspot, it's super easy to reach by public transit, making it perfect for setting up meetups. > Storefront ![Storefront of Chopilsal Pork Grill Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-02-17kuh-900.webp) ![Building entrance of Chopilsal Pork Grill Hongdae Branch on Donggyo-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-03-i8w4k-900.webp) Stepping inside, the space is spacious with generous table spacing, and you immediately understand why it's so popular among people looking for a Hongdae group dinner spot. > Interior ![Spacious interior of Chopilsal Pork Grill Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-04-143st-900.webp) ![Interior with generous table spacing at the Hongdae meat restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-05-1uhlc-900.webp) It's already a well-known spot to those in the know, but satisfaction stays high, so my feet naturally head here whenever meat is on my mind. We went around 5pm — early — and it was already packed with customers. ![Seating with the open wall creating a Hongdae outdoor-dining vibe](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-06-16vo4-900.webp) The weather was cool too, so one whole wall was opened up — giving it that perfect open-air Hongdae BBQ vibe!!! We'd just closed a successful purchase that day and were in a great mood, so we came to wrap the day up with a good dinner haha. ## Chopilsal Pork Grill Hongdae Branch menu and prices > Menu items and prices ![Chopilsal meat menu and price list](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-07-3t2od-900.webp) ![Menu listing dwitgogi and pork skin](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-08-5hyb0-900.webp) ![Side menu board with jjigae and naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-09-1v3pc-900.webp) The meat menu price list. Besides the salted ogyeopsal we ordered, there's also pork skin, dwitgogi (pork neck), and Choryang pork ribs, several options haha. A Hongdae meat restaurant where you can also order the spring minari samgyeopsal combo. A generous place that gives out pork skin as a review event too. Beyond kimchi jjigae, there's also doenjang jjigae, water-based bibim naengmyeon, and cheese steamed egg! ![Basic plate setup and sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-10-kr6y2-900.webp) ![Side dish spread served with the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-11-ylhwd-900.webp) The basic plate setup with sauces and side dishes was neat and tidy — exactly the kind of banchan you want with meat. Grilling the baek-kimchi (white kimchi)? or the aged kimchi? alongside the meat is so good haha. ## 3 servings of ogyeopsal: how thick is the pork belly? > What we ordered ![Plate of 3 servings of raw ogyeopsal ordered](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-12-wa838-900.webp) What we ordered that day was 3 servings of ogyeopsal and whole pork kimchi jjigae. I remember the ogyeopsal standing out for its thickness from the start — the moment it hit the grill, juices coated the surface and it cooked up nicely, which I loved. ![Thick ogyeopsal grilling on the pan](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-13-1304i-900.webp) The skin part had a chewy bite while the meat itself stayed moist and tender — the texture combo was pure art. The more you chew, the more savory fat flavor bursts in your mouth, but it's not greasy — clean and light enough that you keep going without getting tired of it. ![Fully grilled ogyeopsal with dipping sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-14-1l92d-900.webp) Dipping it lightly in the side dishes or sauce that comes along brings out even more of the meat's flavor, and honestly, among Hongdae samgyeopsal lineups, Chopilsal Pork Grill Hongdae Branch's meat quality feels like it's at the top. ![A piece of ogyeopsal wrapped with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-15-17fpl-900.webp) ![Grilled ogyeopsal served with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-16-1dxbi-900.webp) ## Should you order the whole pork kimchi jjigae too? Whole pork kimchi jjigae is a side dish I'd absolutely recommend ordering alongside the meat at Chopilsal Pork Grill Hongdae Branch. Jjigae is a must while eating meat, so I ordered it wanting something hearty and spicy, and the moment I took a sip of the broth, the spiciness cleared everything right out. ![Whole pork kimchi jjigae with chunks of pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-17-66djs-900.webp) True to its name, thick whole pork is packed in generously, giving the broth exceptional depth. The umami of the well-simmered kimchi and the richness of the pork blend perfectly together, and sipping it between bites of meat feels like a total reset. This isn't optional — it's a must-order side dish, no question haha. ![Kimchi jjigae broth with whole pork pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-18-rsbzu-676.webp) ![Table set with ogyeopsal and kimchi jjigae together](https://img.superchart.com/images/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew-19-bagc3-m-900.webp) ## What kind of group fits this Hongdae Korean BBQ? The staff were kind too, and even the smell of meat grilling properly stirred up my appetite, so I got to enjoy the meal in a good mood right to the end — high-quality ogyeopsal paired with spicy kimchi jjigae makes it great for a drink or two as well!! If you're looking for a place for a group gathering or to grill meat and have fun with friends, this seems like a no-fail choice. If you want to properly experience the chewy texture and the kimchi jjigae together, definitely worth a visit! ### Opening hours and last order - Mon-Thu 12:00-24:00 / last order 23:00 - Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00-2:00am next day / last order 1:00am ## Where it is - Chopilsal Pork Grill Hongdae Branch (초필살돼지구이 홍대점) - 172 Donggyo-ro, 1st & 2nd floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로 172 1, 2층 - 37.5559973, 126.920995 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B4%88%ED%95%84%EC%82%B4%EB%8F%BC%EC%A7%80%EA%B5%AC%EC%9D%B4%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5559973,126.920995,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-dinner-ticket/chopilsal-hongdae-ogyeopsal-kimchi-stew/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt