# Itaewon Korean restaurant maekjeok grilled pork lunch: Modam Itaewon - By Dahae (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-paper-bowl/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yongsan, Seoul - Sponsored: This post is based on a visit provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-paper-bowl/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-paper-bowl/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/index.md) ## In short Modam Itaewon is a Korean dining restaurant on the first floor of the Mondrian Hotel in Itaewon, Yongsan, Seoul. The doenjang charcoal-grilled maekjeok pork set (37,000 won) is served at weekday lunch only, while the 1++ Korean beef sirloin set (69,000 won) is available all day, and both arrive as a course with bean porridge, amberjack ceviche, grilled eggplant and perilla oil buckwheat noodles. With private rooms and two hours of free hotel parking, Modam Itaewon suits family gatherings and meeting-the-in-laws meals. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1st floor, Mondrian Hotel, 23 Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:30 (break 15:00–17:00) - **Weekday lunch sets**: 27,000–69,000 won (8 options) - **Weekday dinner and weekend/holiday sets**: 35,000–69,000 won (6 options) - **Special courses**: Meeting-the-in-laws set, Modam set, Seoksura set: 65,000–109,000 won - **Ordered**: 1++ Korean beef sirloin set 69,000 won, doenjang charcoal-grilled maekjeok 37,000 won - **Seating**: Hall tables for 2–6, private rooms - **Parking**: Mondrian Hotel parking and valet, first 120 minutes free (8,000 won per extra 60 minutes, up to 60,000 won) - **Getting there**: 16-minute walk from Itaewon Station (Line 6), Exit 4 - **Price reference**: ₩27,000 ≈ $19.5 · ₩35,000 ≈ $25.5 · ₩65,000 ≈ $47.5 (2026-09-17) *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* Modam Itaewon ![Entrance to Modam Itaewon on the 1st floor of the Mondrian Hotel](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-01-68r4o-1200.webp) Modam Dining H Itaewon is a Korean dining restaurant with a sophisticated atmosphere that captures Korea's unique beauty with a modern sensibility. ![Modern Korean dining space at Modam Itaewon](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-02-p0uby-966.webp) The elegant plating and refined presentation, along with tidy, healthy Korean cuisine and sophisticated service, left a strong impression. With private rooms available, I'd recommend it for special family gatherings or a formal meeting-the-in-laws lunch. ## Where is Modam Itaewon, and how does hotel parking work? ![Exterior of the Mondrian Hotel Itaewon and Modam Itaewon location](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-03-1hxx5-966.webp) Modam Itaewon is located inside the Mondrian Hotel Itaewon. Parking is available at the hotel, and 2 hours are free with a purchase at the restaurant. The space had a distinctly Korean mood. There were hall tables for 2–6 people as well as several private rooms — I got a glimpse of one and the atmosphere looked really good, but I couldn't take photos since reservation guests were already inside, haha. The hall table seating was also calm and comfortable, great for conversation. ## Modam Itaewon menu and set prices ![Modam Itaewon weekday lunch set menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-04-1h2h5-720.webp) ![Modam Itaewon dinner and weekend set menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-05-1bhmp-707.webp) ![Modam Itaewon special meeting-the-in-laws set menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-06-1b7h3-761.webp) Weekday lunch menus at Modam Itaewon range from ₩27,000–69,000, while weekday dinner and weekend/holiday menus range from ₩35,000–69,000. The special courses — the meeting-the-in-laws set, the Modam set, and the Seoksura set — run ₩65,000–109,000. - Weekday lunch: Modam hot-pot rice set / Modam vitality-boosting set / doenjang-marinated charcoal-grilled maekjeok set / tofu meatball steak set / mixed seafood jang and gamtae butter rice set / deodeok (bellflower root) grill and charcoal-grilled tteokgalbi set / charcoal-grilled Beopseongpo dried corvina set / Modam Korean beef sirloin set — ₩27,000–69,000 - Weekday dinner & weekend/holiday: Modam vitality-boosting set / tofu meatball steak set / mixed seafood jang and gamtae butter rice set / deodeok grill and charcoal-grilled tteokgalbi set / charcoal-grilled Beopseongpo dried corvina set / Modam Korean beef set — ₩35,000–69,000 - SPECIAL: meeting-the-in-laws set / Modam set / Seoksura set — ₩65,000–109,000 ![Order details for the Korean beef sirloin set and maekjeok grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-07-hyfhe-966.webp) What we ordered: the 1++ Korean beef sirloin set (₩69,000) and the doenjang charcoal-grilled maekjeok (₩37,000). ## What comes in the Modam Itaewon lunch course, in order The lunch set started with a pre-meal bean porridge. The porridge was pure smoothness itself, with sun-dried tomato added for a delicate touch — a lovely opening dish. ![Pre-meal bean porridge topped with sun-dried tomato](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-08-1zn6m-966.webp) The amberjack, served ceviche-style with a refreshing sauce and vegetables, was thick-cut with great texture. ![Amberjack served ceviche-style](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-09-1u2i3-966.webp) Grilled eggplant dish ![Grilled eggplant dish with black sesame sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-10-umr8v-966.webp) ![Eggplant dish plated with fried gim chips and fruit](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-11-1u3jt-966.webp) ![Close-up of eggplant dish with melon and Shine Muscat grapes](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-12-z9in8-966.webp) With a rich black sesame sauce, the moist eggplant paired with crispy fried gim (seaweed) chips, melon, and Shine Muscat grapes for a wonderfully varied dish. ![Perilla oil buckwheat noodles topped with bracken fern](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-13-n4mt1-966.webp) ![Close-up of perilla oil buckwheat noodle strands](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-14-1ibpp-966.webp) The savory, clean-tasting perilla oil buckwheat noodles had bracken fern topping as the kick! ![Korean salad with soy sauce dressing](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-15-1pevi-966.webp) ![A generously plated salad dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-16-a90v2-966.webp) The generous salad served alongside these dishes had a delicious Korean-style soy sauce dressing, ![Crispy-outside, tender-inside fried shiitake mushroom dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-17-8rid4-966.webp) and the crispy-outside, tender-inside fried shiitake mushrooms with a spicy kick at the end were as tasty as a snack. ![Close-up of fried shiitake mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-18-ia289-966.webp) And now, the full Korean table spread makes its entrance 🇰🇷 ![Full Korean table spread at Modam Itaewon](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-19-m3eqo-966.webp) ### Doenjang charcoal-grilled maekjeok pork: weekday lunch only, 37,000 won The doenjang charcoal-grilled maekjeok (₩37,000) is only available for weekday lunch. This grilled meat dish, marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce with no harsh seasoning, was a familiar yet delicious main dish that people of all ages would love. ![Weekday-lunch-only doenjang charcoal-grilled maekjeok](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-20-a8cuh-966.webp) ### 1++ Korean beef sirloin set, 69,000 won and available all day The 1++ Korean beef sirloin set (₩69,000), available anytime throughout the day, is Modam Itaewon's signature dish. The grilling was flawless — no explanation needed — and the melt-in-your-mouth beef made me want to dance in my seat. A fantastic meat dish with excellent garnish too, love it. ![1++ Korean beef sirloin grill with garnish](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-21-1oxdn-966.webp) ![Neat side dishes served with the Korean beef sirloin](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-22-1jaqq-966.webp) The neatly arranged side dishes were more than enough to round out a full meal. Dessert to finish was a lime basil sorbet. Its chewy, gelato-like texture and deep tanginess were the perfect ending to Modam's flawless set menu. ![Lime basil sorbet dessert to finish the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-23-1lf0o-966.webp) With its sophisticated mood, a calm atmosphere great for conversation, and attentive, kind service, Modam Itaewon inside the Mondrian Hotel really stood out. I've also visited Modam Gwanghwamun recently and other locations in downtown Seoul with my parents, but the taste and atmosphere at the Itaewon branch were the best by far! I think this is a place I'll come back to for special family gatherings. ## Visiting Modam Itaewon: hours, rooms and reservations ![Visitor information signage at Modam Itaewon](https://img.superchart.com/images/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo-24-dyh10-966.webp) - Address: 1st floor, Mondrian Hotel, 23 Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (22-76 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) - Hours: Daily 11:00–21:30 / Break time 15:00–17:00 - Parking: Parking/valet available, first 120 minutes free (₩8,000 per additional 60 minutes, max ₩60,000) - Transit: 16-minute walk from Itaewon Station (Line 6), Exit 4 ## Where it is - Modam Itaewon (모담 이태원점) - 23 Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1st floor, Mondrian Hotel) - 서울특별시 용산구 장문로 23 몬드리안 호텔 1층 모담 이태원점 - 37.5285648, 126.9931163 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AA%A8%EB%8B%B4%20%EC%9D%B4%ED%83%9C%EC%9B%90%EC%A0%90/@37.5285648,126.9931163,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-paper-bowl/modam-itaewon-lunch-maekjeok-hanwoo/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt