# Seoul Korean BBQ restaurant after a half marathon: Geumseong Hoegwan - By Yerin (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-twelve-clock/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for the restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-twelve-clock/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-twelve-clock/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/index.md) ## In short Geumseong Hoegwan Seoul City Hall Direct Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Jung-gu, Seoul. After a half marathon, the marinated king beef ribs for 2, complimentary kimchi jjigae, and somac made for a filling meal in a cool dining room. Verdict: a satisfying post-race meal and group-dinner spot near City Hall Station. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 30 Namdaemun-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 중구 남대문로1길 30 1층) - **Hours**: 11:00–23:00 - **Parking**: Sogong-dong Post Office parking lot - **Reservations**: Naver Reservation - **Marinated king beef ribs**: ₩29,700 / 2 servings *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* ## A Seoul City Hall Korean BBQ restaurant after a half marathon I successfully completed the half marathon I took on for the first time in ages! 🏃🏻♀️ After finishing the race on such a high, I headed to Geumseong Hoegwan Seoul City Hall Direct Branch to properly fill my hungry stomach. ![Geumseong Hoegwan visited after completing a half marathon](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-01-egze5-900.webp) Even on a weekend afternoon, the restaurant was bustling with marathon finishers and international guests—every table was full, with a waitlist too! Luckily, I had reserved ahead, so I was happily shown straight to my table 👍🏻 ![Restaurant table assigned after making a reservation](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-02-1p1ph-900.webp) ![Busy Geumseong Hoegwan interior on a weekend afternoon](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-03-i2x7k-900.webp) ## Cool indoor seating and tables for groups When I stepped inside, it was cool and comfortable—so happy~ I was a little worried it might be hot since it is a BBQ restaurant, but the air conditioning was blasting, making it perfect for a comfortable meal even right after running the marathon. From standard four-person tables to group seating, there were lots of setups, so it looked like a great place for nearby office workers to have a City Hall Station team dinner too. ![Cool and comfortable Korean BBQ restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-04-1nsim-900.webp) ![Restaurant with standard four-person tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-05-fd83e-900.webp) ![Korean BBQ restaurant group seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-06-2i6pb-900.webp) ![Seating layout for a City Hall Station group dinner](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-07-q5wca-900.webp) ## Marinated king beef ribs ordered by tablet Ordering is easy on the tablet at the table. Looking carefully through the menu, I found a range of cuts from pork to beef, so it is easy to choose whatever suits your taste. For myself after all that hard work, I splurged on beef ribs for the first time in ages! Beyond the meat, there were also so many side dishes that looked delicious. For a group visit, you could really order up a feast to suit everyone~ ![Meat and meal menu viewed on a tablet](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-08-rrocp-900.webp) As soon as the order was in, they set out the basic side dishes. A neat spread of sauces to bring out the meat's flavor, pickled banchan (Korean side dishes), and nicely fermented kimchi arrived at the table. ![Banchan with sauces and pickles](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-09-oerfv-900.webp) ![Basic table setting with kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-10-14naz-900.webp) ### The complimentary kimchi jjigae was exactly my taste But oh my goodness! They brought out kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew) in a ttukbaegi (earthenware pot) as a complimentary dish! 😭 It was packed with pork, and the broth was clean and refreshing—exactly my kind of food. It was honestly tasty enough that I would have happily paid for it as a separate menu item. ![Complimentary kimchi jjigae with chunks of pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-11-zh3ch-900.webp) ![Clean-tasting kimchi jjigae in an earthenware pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-12-7r4i1-900.webp) ## Grilling two servings of marinated king beef ribs Marinated king beef ribs: ₩29,700 / 2 servings. Next came the star of the day, the marinated king beef ribs! I ordered two servings, and out came two huge, thick, seriously impressive rib pieces. ![Large bone-in marinated king beef ribs](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-13-1n6yt-767.webp) Before the charcoal arrived, I mixed myself a refreshing somac (soju and beer cocktail) to celebrate surviving the half marathon~ I had held off drinking for a whole week while preparing for the race, so it tasted unbelievably cool and sweet... Somac after crossing the finish line is 100 times better 🍺 ![Refreshing somac served after finishing the race](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-14-xzc24-900.webp) ![A glass of somac after completing a marathon](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-15-yzoh5-900.webp) Soon, good-looking charcoal was brought over and the table was loaded with such a generous feast that my heart started bouncing with excitement. ![Charcoal and a generously set Korean BBQ table](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-16-1ohr9-900.webp) I slid one enormous king beef rib onto the well-heated grill first. ![Large king beef ribs placed on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-17-10fh3-900.webp) ![Marinated ribs grilling over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-18-pqbfu-900.webp) Because the meat has a sweet marinade, you need to turn it carefully so it does not burn. As it browned, the juices rose to the surface, and it looked absolutely delicious 😭 ![Marinated beef ribs browning on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-19-10xkk-900.webp) ![Sweet marinated ribs being turned while grilling](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-20-1pcps-900.webp) ![King beef ribs cooking until juicy](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-21-eag83-900.webp) ![A perfectly cooked piece of marinated king beef rib](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-22-sa78c-900.webp) ## A bite of ribs delicious even without sauce First bite of the perfectly cooked beef ribs—yum! The marinade had soaked all the way in, so it was best eaten plain without any extra sauce, or placed over a bowl of warm rice. There was also a special powder that was a bit like tonkatsu seasoning, and it was a perfect match for the sweet-and-salty beef-rib marinade. I absolutely devoured that combination 👏🏻 ![Beef ribs with rice and special seasoning powder](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-23-ojrrr-900.webp) ![Beef ribs eaten down to the meat around the bone](https://img.superchart.com/images/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong-24-15czx-900.webp) Finally, I made sure to eat the meat attached to the bone—the highlight and best part of the ribs. That crisp-chewy, springy texture was the best! At Geumseong Hoegwan Seoul City Hall Direct Branch, I could fully enjoy quality king beef ribs and a generous complimentary kimchi jjigae in a cool, comfortable setting. If you are looking for a delicious Korean BBQ restaurant for a group dinner near City Hall Station, I recommend paying a visit. ## Where it is - Geumseong Hoegwan Seoul City Hall Direct Branch (금성회관 서울시청직영점) - 1F, 30 Namdaemun-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 중구 남대문로1길 30 1층) - 서울특별시 중구 남대문로1길 30 1층 - 37.5623316, 126.9774892 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B8%88%EC%84%B1%ED%9A%8C%EA%B4%80%20%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5623316,126.9774892,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-twelve-clock/city-hall-marathon-galbi-geumseong/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt