# Seoul Korean BBQ near Hapjeong: patio opening week at Jeongyukdo - By Yeonji (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-dish-index/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was provided as a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-dish-index/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-dish-index/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/index.md) ## In short Jeongyukdo is a hanwoo beef and Korean pork BBQ restaurant three minutes on foot from Hapjeong Station Exit 5, one block into the Hapjeong-dong café street in Mapo, Seoul. On a weekday visit at 8pm, the outdoor patio that opened on September 6 sat apart from the indoor seats, and dinner ran from grilled pork jowl and seasoned pork ribs to a hanwoo doenjang sulbap rice pot and ramen. For a Korean BBQ spot in Hapjeong that never gets loud, Jeongyukdo is the answer. ## Good to know - **Location**: 3-minute walk from Hapjeong Station Exit 5, one block in from the start of the Hapjeong-dong café street, 2nd floor - **Hours**: Daily 11:30–23:00 - **Last order**: 21:30 - **Parking**: Not available - **Reservations**: Available - **Outdoor patio**: Open from September 6 - **Dishes ordered**: Pork jowl, seasoned pork ribs, hanwoo doenjang sulbap (soybean paste rice pot), ramen - **Condiments**: Wasabi, whole grain mustard sauce and Himalayan pink salt — three in all *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* Today I went and had some really good meat at Jeongyukdo, a well-known spot near Hongdae's Hapjeong Station. When you're tired and in a low mood, where do you go? Straight to the grill, of course. Here's my detailed review! ## How to find Jeongyukdo: 3 minutes from Hapjeong Station Exit 5 This Hapjeong favorite, Jeongyukdo, is a 3-minute walk from Hapjeong Station Exit 5. It sits at the entrance to the Hapjeong-dong café street, which is lined with bars and restaurants, but because it's tucked one block in, the place feels quiet and cozy. ## Jeongyukdo opening hours, last order and parking - Daily 11:30 – 23:00 - Last order 21:30 - No parking - Reservations available ## Jeongyukdo's new patio and indoor seats on a weekday at 8pm I visited this Hapjeong favorite in the evening, around 8pm on a weekday. The lighting was casting a soft glow over both the restaurant and the terrace. ![Jeongyukdo's exterior and terrace lit up in the evening near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-01-1t3vt-900.webp) ![Full view of Jeongyukdo's outdoor patio seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-02-nvfqz-900.webp) The outdoor patio opened on September 6, so lots of people can now enjoy meat in the evening with a cool breeze. It had been too hot to use until now, but with the weather cooling down, it's finally time to enjoy that outdoor comfort! Inside, the walls are covered with celebrity autographs — a sign of how long this place has been loved, haha. Jeongyukdo's interior is divided into separate seating areas, so you get a fairly private dining experience. Rather than one huge space packed with tables jammed together, having the space divided like this feels much more comfortable. ## Jeongyukdo menu: 1++ hanwoo beef, grade-1 pork and lunch specials ![Jeongyukdo's hanwoo and hanpork menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-03-lyb0e-900.webp) ![Menu board listing Jeongyukdo's meat cuts](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-04-1sn4i-900.webp) ![Jeongyukdo's lunch menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-05-fs99e-900.webp) ![Jeongyukdo's lunch special set menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-06-1pb8a-900.webp) This Hapjeong favorite has such a varied lineup — from 1++ hanwoo beef to grade-1 hanpork, plus lunch dishes and lunch special sets — that it seems just as good for a lunch outing as for dinner. I ordered pork jowl and seasoned pork ribs. ![Basic side dishes served as a full spread at Jeongyukdo](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-07-1fdrl-900.webp) First, the basic side dishes arrive. They come as a full spread, and you can portion out whichever seasoning you want onto your own small plate, which keeps things clean and convenient. There are three condiments prepared — wasabi, whole grain mustard sauce, and Himalayan pink salt — so you can just scoop out what you like and enjoy it with the meat. ![Wasabi, whole grain mustard sauce, and three types of Himalayan pink salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-08-1k8az-900.webp) ![Scallion strips, mu-saengchae, and other side dishes to pair with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-09-b0ueg-900.webp) Overall, the ingredients all felt fresh, which I loved. The scallions had no harsh spiciness, and there was mu-saengchae (spicy radish salad) — the pairing chef Lim Seong-geun from Culinary Class Wars called the best match with meat — which made it even more satisfying. ![Pre-marinated pork ribs plated](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-10-1s9eg-900.webp) ![Raw pork jowl plated with garnish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-11-16fui-900.webp) ### Pork jowl at Jeongyukdo: the first bite dipped in pink salt The pre-marinated pork ribs and pork jowl arrived ready to go. The plate was decorated so nicely that even raw meat looked mouthwatering. They grilled the pork jowl first, with real care. There's no grilling service, but the heat spreads evenly across the grill plate, so even amateurs can grill the meat easily and comfortably. ![Pork jowl grilling on the plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-12-5na75-900.webp) One well-grilled piece of pork jowl, dipped in Himalayan pink salt — an explosion of savory flavor and rich meaty aroma. There was zero gamey smell, and you could really feel the high quality of the hanpork. ![A piece of pork jowl dipped in pink salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-13-cg5x0-900.webp) ![Pork jowl paired with scallion strips and mu-saengchae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-14-1ynxi-900.webp) ![A wrap of pork jowl combined with seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-15-py6dp-900.webp) Wrapped up together with scallion strips, mu-saengchae, onion, and seasoning, the meat's natural sweetness and juices danced across the palate in perfect balance! When meat is this delicious, you don't want to swallow while you're still chewing. It was exactly that kind of flavor, T_T. ![Fully grilled pork jowl on the grill plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-16-16aed-900.webp) ### Pre-grilled seasoned pork ribs over gentle charcoal Next up, the pork ribs. The charcoal heat is gentle, so even though the meat is marinated, you can grill it without burning it. Marinated meat can easily burn if you're not careful, right? T_T The quality of the meat was incredible — super juicy, and the visual was mouthwatering too. ![Juicy seasoned pork ribs grilling over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-17-p5p21-1200.webp) The cut was nice and thick rather than thin, which made the texture even more satisfying. ![Cross-section of the thick-cut seasoned pork ribs](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-18-1wvpd-900.webp) One well-grilled piece of seasoned pork ribs was sweet but not overly strong — the moderate flavor made it even more appealing. ![A well-grilled piece of seasoned pork rib](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-19-1xppi-900.webp) ![Seasoned pork ribs paired with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-20-w78aq-900.webp) ![A plate of pork ribs served with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-21-ghvmh-900.webp) Pairing it with a variety of side dishes made the whole experience so much richer. When something's already delicious, adding more good things just makes it better, right? You know how it is. ## Finishing the meal: hanwoo doenjang sulbap rice pot and ramen You can't finish a meat meal without a proper meal at the end, right? So I ordered the hanwoo doenjang sulbap (soybean paste rice cooked with hanwoo beef). ![Jeongyukdo's hanwoo doenjang sulbap rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-22-im8s9-900.webp) Overall it was seasoned a bit on the strong side, but it felt like it washed away all the greasiness from the meat, so I ended up really enjoying it. ![A bowl portioned out from the doenjang sulbap rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-23-11073-900.webp) I don't know why, but lately I always crave ramen after eating meat... I couldn't resist and ordered it again. ![Spicy ramen ordered to finish the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi-24-1megu-900.webp) Unlike the rice, the spicy kick of the ramen felt like it gave the meal a proper closing note. ## Why Jeongyukdo is worth it for Korean BBQ in Hapjeong Whenever I want to eat meat in Hapjeong, I always worry it'll be crowded and noisy with too many people. But this Hapjeong favorite, Jeongyukdo, let me enjoy really good meat properly in a comfortable space — it was such a great experience. If you're looking for a great BBQ spot or a dinner date course in Hapjeong or Hongdae, I recommend giving Jeongyukdo a try. ## Where it is - Jeongyukdo (정육도) - 14 Yanghwa-ro 6-gil, 2nd floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 양화로6길 14 2층 정육도 - 37.5491951, 126.9148751 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A0%95%EC%9C%A1%EB%8F%84/@37.5491951,126.9148751,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-dish-index/hapjeong-jeongyukdo-yajang-hangjeongsal-galbi/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt