Seoul Korean BBQ with valet parking and spicy eel: Galgol Yeontanjip

I've become something of a regular at Galgol Yeontanjip, and this time I went back to the Seocho Gyodae Branch! I was craving meat with that subtle charcoal-fire smell, so I found myself heading there again haha. From fresh Korean pork belly to a warm, hearty doenjang jjigae, I left completely satisfied!

Where is Galgol Yeontanjip Seocho Gyodae Branch, and where do you park?

Galgol Yeontanjip Seocho Gyodae Branch is easy to find, just a 4-minute walk from Exit 6 or Exit 7 of Gyodae Station! Head to 24 Seocho-daero 51-gil, 1st floor, Seocho-gu, Seoul, and you'll spot the clean-looking storefront haha.

The Gyodae branch of Galgol Yeontanjip offers paid valet parking right beside the restaurant, so it's convenient if you're driving. Valet costs ₩5,000, with an extra ₩5,000 per hour after the first hour — worth keeping in mind!

Walking inside, the table spacing felt just right and the atmosphere was genuinely cozy! The interior has that outdoor-tent (yajang) feel, and the tempting smell of grilled meat got me excited the moment I stepped in haha.

What is on the menu at Galgol Yeontanjip?

Galgol Yeontanjip Seocho Gyodae Branch has a solid lineup of grilled dishes, side dishes, and meal items, so there was plenty to choose from! Wanting to try a good mix, I ordered grilled meat, side dishes, and a stew all together haha. As each dish arrived one by one, the table filled up with a colorful spread!

Charcoal salt-grilled pork belly, 15,900 won per serving

First up was the signature dish, charcoal salt-grilled pork belly! At ₩15,900 per serving, it uses select Korean pork, and both the color and thickness of the meat were excellent haha.

Once the meat hit the grill over the charcoal fire, that savory charcoal aroma slowly seeped in! The coarse salt dotted across the surface was seriously mouthwatering.

One bite of the golden-grilled meat and the juices burst out, packed with savory flavor! Dipped lightly in salt, it really delivered that distinctive Gyodae-area pork belly flavor haha. Grilling kimchi in the rendered pork fat on the grill and eating it alongside is a fantastic combo!

Mrs. Im So-young's doenjang jjigae, 6,900 won

No meal here is complete without Mrs. Im So-young's doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), so I added one to try! At ₩6,900, it's made with a special recipe from Mrs. Im So-young, born in 1968. With blue crab and clams inside, the broth was rich and refreshing haha.

The refreshing seafood flavor blended with the savory soybean paste and cut right through the richness of the meat! The combination of the grilled pork belly and this stew was so good I finished a whole bowl of rice in no time!

Seasoned kkomjangeo (spicy hagfish), 13,900 won per serving

After finishing the pork belly, I dug into one of my favorite dishes at Galgol Yeontanjip Gyodae: seasoned kkomjangeo (spicy eel)! At ₩13,900 per serving, it comes evenly coated in a special seasoning sauce haha. Grilling it gently on the wire rack over the charcoal fire, that spicy aroma hit my nose right away!

The chewy, springy texture was excellent, making it a great specialty dish! Dipping it generously in the mayonnaise that comes with it and wrapping it in a lettuce leaf is a fantastic combination!!

Beehive-cut pork skin with house sauce, 12,900 won

As the final course of the meal, I had the beehive-cut pork skin with special sauce! At ₩12,900, it's marinated in a sweet soy-based sauce and scored with a tight crosshatch pattern haha.

Grilling the pork skin over the charcoal fire rendered out the fat and brought out a crispy yet chewy texture! Dipped in the savory-sweet soybean powder, it had that clean, satisfying sweet-and-salty balance! The pork skin is definitely a must-try specialty dish at Galgol Yeontanjip haha.

Free sundubu jjigae with any meat order at lunch

At the Gyodae branch of Galgol Yeontanjip, if you visit during lunch hours and order any meat dish, they give you a free sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew)! You can order meat or side dishes at lunch without a reservation, so it's also great for a lunchtime meal haha. This was a Gyodae-area pork belly spot with a generous spread and great service!

Is Galgol Yeontanjip worth a visit?

It was a genuinely pleasant time enjoying meat full of charcoal-fire flavor near Gyodae Station! You could feel the care put into every dish, and both the portions and flavors were satisfying haha. I'd recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy delicious meat alongside a variety of side dishes! This was Galgol Yeontanjip Seocho Gyodae Branch, a Gyodae-area pork belly spot I'd love to return to next time I'm craving something rich and savory~!