# Jongno 3-ga Korean BBQ at 7pm, indoor seats and 1++ hanwoo: Chowon - By Eunha (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-supper-stubs/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a review after visiting with a meal provided by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-supper-stubs/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-supper-stubs/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/index.md) ## In short Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch is a flash-frozen pork belly Korean BBQ restaurant in Jongno 3-ga, Seoul, with outdoor tables set along the Tapgol Park stone wall. Arriving after 7pm to a long wait for those outdoor tables, the writer took an indoor table instead and ordered flash-frozen pork belly for two at 36,000 won and 1++ hanwoo strip loin for one at 28,000 won. Even without an outdoor seat, the retro room and the meat quality at Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch were worth the wait. ## Good to know - **Name**: Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch - **Location**: 1F, 30 Jongno 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Daily 17:00–01:00 (open year-round) - **Flash-frozen pork belly**: 36,000 won for two servings - **1++ hanwoo strip loin**: 28,000 won for one serving - **Getting there**: 2–3 minute walk from Exit 5, Jongno 3-ga Station (Subway Lines 1, 3, 5) - **Parking**: No dedicated parking; nearby public lots or public transit recommended - **Seating**: Outdoor tables along the Tapgol Park stone wall plus 4–5 indoor tables - **Price reference**: ₩36,000 ≈ $26 · ₩28,000 ≈ $20 · ₩10,000 ≈ $7.2 (2026-09-20) *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* ![Signature frozen pork belly image at Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-01-1dk0a-648.webp) With the heat finally easing and the weather turning cooler, I wanted to properly feel that Jongno outdoor-tent vibe, so I headed to Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch! It's an outdoor BBQ spot by Tapgol Park known for its frozen pork belly made from grade-1 female pig. ## Where is Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch, and what are the hours and parking? - Name: Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch - Location: 1F, 30 Jongno 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Hours: Daily 17:00–01:00 (open year-round) - 2–3 minute walk from Exit 5, Jongno 3-ga Station (Lines 1, 3, 5) - No dedicated parking, so I'd recommend a nearby public lot or, ideally, public transit. ![Exterior of Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch tucked inside a Jongno 17-gil alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-02-1533c-900.webp) Even tucked inside an alley, it was only a 2–3 minute walk from Exit 5 of Jongno 3-ga Station, so access was excellent. The exterior had just the right amount of retro charm without feeling too old — more like a cool, hip vibe coexisting with the vintage feel. ![Retro-style entrance of Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-03-1trao-707.webp) ## A 7pm wait for the outdoor tables: what are the indoor seats like? By the time it hit 7pm, the wait for outdoor seats at Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch had gotten long, so we ended up at an indoor table. We'd originally planned to eat outside for that outdoor-tent atmosphere, but the wait was longer than expected, so indoor it was. ![Outdoor seats at Chowon lined up along the Tapgol Park stone wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-04-6bp10-812.webp) Stepping inside, the space kept that retro exterior feel while opening up into a wide, uncluttered view — it felt really pleasant. ![Open, spacious indoor area at Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-05-y301r-900.webp) Well, since the mat's already laid out, why not enjoy it... ![Indoor decor and interior details at Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-06-178rg-766.webp) The restroom was also really clean, which made me feel the thoughtful little details unique to Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch. ![Spotlessly maintained restroom at Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-07-1fl49-799.webp) We weren't outdoors, but we did land a seat right next to the outdoor tables. There are also 4–5 tables inside, so on cloudy days or when the outdoor wait is long, eating indoors is totally comfortable too. ![Indoor table and grill seated right next to the outdoor seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-08-ghgkm-867.webp) ## Banchan at Chowon Restaurant that tastes like home cooking The basic side dishes at Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch came out on a tray reminiscent of a home kitchen. ![Basic table setting served on a tray at Chowon Restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-09-5kraz-900.webp) ![Side dishes of napa cabbage kimchi, green onion kimchi, bracken fern, and seasoned bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-10-16izb-895.webp) Napa cabbage kimchi, green onion kimchi, bracken fern, seasoned bean sprouts, and lettuce all came out together, and overall it had that neat, homemade-food feel. We ordered frozen pork belly for two (₩36,000) plus hanwoo (Korean beef) strip loin for one (₩28,000) at Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch! ## Flash-frozen pork belly for two, 36,000 won ![Frozen pork belly for two served in an earthenware bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-11-k1452-900.webp) The frozen pork belly for two came out right after we ordered! It arrived in an earthenware bowl, and probably because it was grade-1 female pig, it had a bright reddish color with a well-balanced ratio of fat to meat. ![Bright reddish grade-1 female pig frozen pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-12-4rs3y-846.webp) Time to put the pork belly on the grill. It was sliced thin, so it cooked quickly. ![Thinly sliced frozen pork belly cooking on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-13-37iwz-1200.webp) We also grilled some napa cabbage kimchi and seasoned bean sprouts on the pan. ![Napa cabbage kimchi and seasoned bean sprouts grilled alongside the pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-14-v23th-491.webp) One bite of the pork belly and it was savory with a fantastic crispness. ![A crispy-grilled piece of frozen pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-15-wzpct-619.webp) The bean sprouts and kimchi grilled alongside soaked up the pork fat and took on a rich, deep flavor. ![Bean sprouts and kimchi grilled until soaked in pork fat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-16-u6v67-542.webp) Eating the well-grilled kimchi together with the pork belly made me instantly crave a shot of soju. ![Chopsticks picking up grilled kimchi together with pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-17-7o4q0-685.webp) The green onion kimchi, spicy and tangy, made a perfect pairing with the frozen pork belly too. ![Spicy green onion kimchi served alongside the frozen pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-18-1vb9k-803.webp) But of course, pork belly has to be a wrap haha. A piece of well-grilled pork belly on fresh lettuce, topped with green onion kimchi and ssamjang (dipping paste) — no words needed for that flavor! ## 1++ hanwoo strip loin for one, 28,000 won ![A lettuce wrap topped with pork belly and green onion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-19-9vibb-813.webp) Next up is the 1++ hanwoo strip loin for one! ![Well-marbled 1++ hanwoo strip loin for one serving](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-20-tlxuk-900.webp) True to strip loin cut from 1++ hanwoo, it had a deep reddish color with marbling spread evenly throughout — visually pretty impressive. As soon as it hit the hot grill, it started sizzling away. Once one side turned golden brown, ![Hanwoo strip loin with one side grilled on the pan](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-21-opebd-808.webp) we flipped it to grill the other side, sprinkled on a bit of salt, and once it turned a nice brown, sliced it and grilled the edges too. ![Salted strip loin grilled on the edges as well](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-22-mgivl-699.webp) Once it was grilled just golden enough, one bite gave a tender texture along with a savory, rich flavor haha. ![A golden-grilled piece of hanwoo strip loin](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-23-tagl2-575.webp) One piece, two pieces, and before I knew it, it was almost gone — a little sad, honestly. ![The Chowon table near the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin-24-xjuba-m-692.webp) ## Is Chowon Restaurant worth it for Korean BBQ in Jongno 3-ga? There was a bit of a wait, but it was worth it. If you're looking for a good place to eat in Jongno 3-ga, I'd recommend Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch. It's a place where you can enjoy grade-1 female pig frozen pork belly and 1++ hanwoo strip loin along with that outdoor-tent atmosphere by the Tapgol Park stone wall. As the season turns cooler, it could be a great choice for anyone who wants to enjoy meat comfortably in that outdoor-tent mood! ## Frequently asked questions ### Is parking available at Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch? There's no dedicated parking space, so I'd recommend using a nearby public parking lot or, ideally, public transit. ### How easy is Chowon Restaurant to reach from Jongno 3-ga Station? It's a 2–3 minute walk from Exit 5 of Jongno 3-ga Station (Lines 1, 3, 5). ### Is there a wait for the outdoor tables? The outdoor seats along the Tapgol Park stone wall are quite popular, so there can be a wait in the evening. ### Can you eat indoors at Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch? There are 4–5 tables inside, so you can comfortably eat indoors on cloudy days or when the wait outside is long. ### How much does a meal at Chowon Restaurant cost? Frozen pork belly and hanwoo strip loin run from around ₩10,000 to ₩20,000-plus, so it leans more toward quality than budget dining. ## Where it is - Chowon Restaurant Jongno 3-ga Branch (초원식당 종로3가점) - 1F, 30 Jongno 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 종로17길 30 1층 초원식당 - 37.5717479, 126.9887101 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B4%88%EC%9B%90%EC%8B%9D%EB%8B%B9%20%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C3%EA%B0%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5717479,126.9887101,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-supper-stubs/jongno-chowon-sikdang-indoor-seat-sirloin/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt