Korean BBQ dinner for 3 under ₩60,000 in Seocho: Galgol Yeontanjip

On a day I had plans with a close younger friend around Gyodae and Seolleung, we had a hearty lunch first, and since she needed some fall clothes, we went shopping together and I helped her pick things out, then caught up over coffee at a nearby café — and before we knew it, evening had settled in!

We were starting to get hungry, so I thought about what to eat, and since my friend is a total meat lover, I looked up a BBQ spot! It turned out Galgol Yeontanjip was nearby in Gyodae, and I remembered enjoying it before, so I decided we'd go there!

The verdict:

• Amazing meat you can order one serving at a time!
• A genuinely great spot with endless delicious combinations!

We walked out completely stuffed (guess I can't weigh myself for a while haha). Let me introduce "Galgol Yeontanjip Seocho Gyodae Branch."

How to walk to Galgol Yeontanjip from Gyodae Station Exits 6 and 7

Galgol Yeontanjip Seocho Gyodae Branch is about a 5-minute walk from Exits 6 and 7 of Gyodae Station! Being so close to the subway station, it seems perfect for Gyodae work dinners, group outings, or gatherings!

Galgol Yeontanjip's signature sign gives you a warm welcome!

The ₩9,900 lunch special: charcoal-grilled pork bulgogi set

Wait, what?! A charcoal pork bulgogi set for ₩9,900 as a lunch special?! Perfect for Gyodae office workers craving meat at lunch!!!

Inside Galgol Yeontanjip Seocho Gyodae Branch: seating and mood

Inside is a spacious dining room. Since I went a bit early on a weekday evening, the photo shows no customers, but as we ate, local office workers kept streaming in nonstop after work...! Confirmed as a solid Gyodae BBQ and drinking spot~

Soju, draft beer and makgeolli at ₩3,900, free after 15 bottles

Wait, what? Free drinks after finishing 15 bottles? And soju, draft beer, and makgeolli are all ₩3,900? This is the spot in Gyodae with ₩3,900 soju! Drinkers, gather here!

Galgol Yeontanjip's menu: Korean pork grilled over charcoal

Here's the menu. The signature must-try is the gochujang charcoal bulgogi! But the pork belly and premium pork neck are really delicious too.

A genuinely great Gyodae spot using clean charcoal and Korean pork! No wonder it's different~

What we ordered and the total bill for three

You can conveniently order via the kiosk at every table!

Our order was:

• Pork belly (2 servings, ₩31,800)
• Premium pork neck (1 serving, ₩15,900)
• Doenjang jjigae (₩6,900)
• White rice (2 bowls, ₩2,000)
• Zero-sugar cider (₩2,900)

Even after ordering a ton, the total didn't go over ₩60,000 — a great-value Gyodae BBQ spot!!

They're running a Naver review event with a free dried filefish snack~ Dried snacks are the best with drinks! Go grab yours if you're the frugal type~ (I'm on a no-drinking streak these days, so it was a bit of a shame haha)

Hotgae tea and the side dish spread

Once you order, hotgae (oriental raisin tree) tea comes out in a Del Monte bottle, along with a spread of side dishes and sauces.

They also give lettuce wraps, scallion kimchi, napa cabbage kimchi... ♥ Grilled with the meat, it's absolutely delicious.

Grilling pork belly and premium pork neck one serving at a time

We ordered the meat one serving at a time, so all 3 servings came out in 3 separate dishes! Wow, look at that color...!

Today's the day we crush both pork belly and pork neck!

First, we greased the pan with pork fat~

Then straight into the pork belly!! It comes sprinkled with coarse salt, so you don't need to season it separately — it's delicious grilled and eaten just like that, ugh.

As the pork belly was cooking, we started adding the tender premium pork neck too! As expected of Korean pork, it's so good~

Doenjang jjigae, white rice and an orange slushie to finish

Koreans run on rice! Out came the doenjang jjigae, a perfect combo with rice — savory and deep, it cuts right through the greasiness~

We dove in and ate like crazy! Why is white rice with meat always this good...

Ah, in the old days I would've just cracked open soju... but Galgol Yeontanjip has non-alcoholic options too, so it's great for soju lovers who need a break.

Finishing with an orange slushie made everything that much more satisfying — we walked out clutching our stuffed bellies haha.

Is Galgol Yeontanjip Seocho Gyodae Branch worth it for a Gyodae dinner or date?

These days there are so many good BBQ places, and some grill the meat for you or serve it already grilled — but honestly, the fun of grilling it yourself can't be beat.

Plus this place uses Korean pork and good charcoal, so it's healthy and tasty!! The meat is affordable and great value, but above all, the drinks are so cheap that it's a fantastic spot near Gyodae for work dinners, group outings, gatherings, or dates over BBQ!!

I'm personally fond of the Galgol Yeontanjip chain...♥ My friend said this place was great too, and made a note of a branch near her house, thanking me for the good recommendation — which made me even happier!

If you've been looking for a solid BBQ spot near Gyodae to enjoy with drinks, I recommend this one!