# Black beef sirloin with wasabi and myeongi namul, Jongno Seoul BBQ - By Haon (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-soup-stamp/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-soup-stamp/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-soup-stamp/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/index.md) ## In short Gwanghwamun Deungsim Gwanghwamun Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building on Jongno 5-gil in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Visiting on a weekday evening at 6:30pm with no wait, the writer had 150g of black beef sirloin (₩39,000) with old-style doenjang jjigae, mul naengmyeon, and a free spicy stir-fried octopus from a review event, and the owner's tip of wasabi wrapped in myeongi namul (mountain garlic leaf) stood out. With tender sirloin and well-executed side dishes, it's a solid pick for a Jongno gathering or company dinner. ## Good to know - **Location**: 2nd floor, 34 Jongno 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (2nd floor, stairs only) - **Hours**: Weekdays 11:00-22:00 (break time 15:00-17:00), Saturday 17:00-22:00, closed Sundays - **Black beef sirloin**: ₩39,000 per 150g - **Old-style doenjang jjigae**: ₩5,000 - **Mul naengmyeon (dessert, per person)**: ₩6,000 - **Corkage**: Available - **Review event**: Spicy stir-fried octopus given for writing a review - **Visit time**: Weekday evening around 6:30pm, no wait *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* Today I'm sharing a genuinely satisfying Korean beef restaurant review from Jongno! I visited Gwanghwamun Deungsim Gwanghwamun Branch, and it turned out to be way more satisfying than I expected — so if you're looking for real Korean beef in Jongno, or a spot for a gathering or company dinner, this one's worth checking out!! Let's get into it! 🧚‍♀️ ## Location and hours of Gwanghwamun Deungsim Gwanghwamun Branch - 📍Location: 2nd floor, 34 Jongno 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul - ⏰Hours: Weekdays 11:00-22:00 (break time 15:00-17:00) / Saturday 17:00-22:00 (closed Sundays) ## Is the entrance easy to find? Outside the restaurant ![1st floor entrance of Gwanghwamun Deungsim Gwanghwamun Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-01-18v1r-900.webp) ![Exterior signage of Gwanghwamun Deungsim](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-02-1mqrj-900.webp) The entrance to Gwanghwamun Deungsim is visible right from the 1st floor of the building, so I found it easily even on my first visit! The restaurant itself is on the 2nd floor and you have to take the stairs up, so keep that in mind if you have trouble with stairs!! ## Interior vibe and tables — good for a company dinner The interior felt cozy yet clean, with an overall upscale atmosphere! ![Overview of the 2nd floor seating at Gwanghwamun Deungsim](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-03-xxylc-900.webp) ![Clean, upscale interior atmosphere of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-04-1ffbk-900.webp) I visited around 6:30pm on a weekday evening and got seated right away with no wait - : ) ![Table set with a grill for the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-05-qqhp5-900.webp) ![Seat with an induction burner prepared next to the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-06-p7zsp-900.webp) ![Table layout inside Gwanghwamun Deungsim](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-07-1papt-900.webp) ![Spacious hall seating good for gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-08-p97zy-900.webp) Every table had its own grill for the meat plus a separate induction burner for boiling jjigae and the like. Corkage is also available, apparently! When I visited they were running a 10th anniversary event too, including a buy-one-get-one wine deal. ## The menu lineup ![Gwanghwamun Deungsim's beef menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-09-107a7-900.webp) ![Menu board listing meal items](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-10-1s9j8-900.webp) ![Sign listing alcohol and side menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-11-1fjhx-900.webp) So many good-looking menu items,,,~ We ordered the black beef sirloin as our main and also tried the old-style doenjang jjigae and mul naengmyeon! ### Side dishes ![Spread of banchan to pair with the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-12-10ogs-900.webp) ![Plate of crisp scallion kimchi and other side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-13-sx0nb-1200.webp) Before our ordered dishes arrived, they set the table with banchan (side dishes) first. There was a good variety to pair with the meat, and the scallion kimchi in particular was so crisp and delicious that I kept going back for more! ### Spicy stir-fried octopus (review event) Writing a review got us the spicy stir-fried octopus! ![Spicy stir-fried octopus received from the review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-14-17u9x-900.webp) Free, and this good?! The quality was way better than I expected!! I'm not usually a huge fan of stir-fried octopus, but the portion was generous and the seasoning was spot-on, so I polished it off with rice haha ## How was the black beef sirloin (₩39,000 per 150g)? ![Raw black beef sirloin on a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-15-qa48c-900.webp) Finally, the star of the day, the black beef sirloin!!! Just look at that visual...🤭✨ Honestly I figured it'd be good since it's beef, but this was way more tender and delicious than I expected. Easily in my top 3 of the meat I've eaten this year...!! It just melts in your mouth, and I never got tired of it even eating bite after bite — so good. ![Black beef sirloin grilling on the tabletop grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-16-mjgy0-900.webp) ![A golden-browned piece of grilled sirloin](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-17-1cvbm-900.webp) ![Close-up of the grilled black beef sirloin](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-18-xsz0l-900.webp) ### Wasabi + myeongi namul combo The owner personally showed us how to put a bit of wasabi on the meat and wrap it in myeongi namul (mountain garlic leaf). ![Sirloin topped with wasabi wrapped in myeongi namul](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-19-1uale-900.webp) I'd never eaten it this way before, but the tangy flavor of the myeongi namul paired really well with the wasabi and the meat. If you visit, you have to try this combo! ## Old-style doenjang jjigae (₩5,000) Can't have beef without doenjang jjigae, right? I really love doenjang jjigae and I'm kind of picky about it, but this one passed with flying colors!! The seasoning was just right and it was the perfect thing to eat after the meat — I even finished a full bowl of rice with it haha ## Dessert: mul naengmyeon for one (₩6,000) I really opened up my appetite that day and went from doenjang jjigae straight into naengmyeon too🤤 ![Mul naengmyeon ordered for dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner-20-ibm29-900.webp) The noodles held their bounce without going soft, so the texture was great, and it was the perfect refreshing finish after the meat. I said I was full and then ate every bite of this too haha ## Final verdict — a spot for gatherings and company dinners in Jongno This place was so much more satisfying than I expected, so I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in Jongno! The beef in particular was so tender it stuck with me, and the sides — the octopus, the doenjang jjigae — were all satisfying too. And above all, the owner and staff were cheerful and kind, which really made the visit. The atmosphere is clean and upscale, so it works well for a date or family meal, and also as a gathering or company dinner spot near Gwanghwamun. If you're looking for a Korean beef restaurant in Jongno, I recommend Gwanghwamun Deungsim Gwanghwamun Branch!🥩✨ ## Where it is - Gwanghwamun Deungsim Gwanghwamun Branch (광화문등심 광화문점) - 34 Jongno 5-gil, 2nd floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 종로5길 34 2층 광화문 등심 - 37.571783, 126.9806593 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B4%91%ED%99%94%EB%AC%B8%EB%93%B1%EC%8B%AC%20%EA%B4%91%ED%99%94%EB%AC%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.571783,126.9806593,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-soup-stamp/gwanghwamun-black-beef-sirloin-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt