Spicy galbijjim, sauce-mixed rice in Gwangjin: Achasan Tong Galbitang

If you want a hearty meal before or after hiking Achasan, or you're hunting for galbitang with rich broth and generous ribs, keep reading.

Achasan Tong Galbitang (아차산통갈비탕), in Guui-dong, Gwangjin, Seoul, near Achasan Station, is a Korean restaurant serving galbitang with big rib bones and galbijjim (braised short ribs).

Today I'll cover the location and how to get there, signature dishes and prices, opening hours and parking: everything worth knowing before you go.

What a sight! Today I'm sharing my experience with Achasan Tong Galbitang's signature spicy braised short ribs, a hearty stamina dish that's perfect after an Achasan hike.

Achasan Tong Galbitang location, hours and parking

Achasan Tong Galbitang is on the 1st floor of 306 Jayang-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, about 400m and a 6–7 minute walk from Exit 2 of Line 5's Achasan Station. It's open daily 11:00–21:00, with a break from 15:30 to 17:00 and last order at 8:30 p.m.

• Location: 306 Jayang-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 1st floor (about 400m from Achasan Station Exit 2)
• Nearest subway: Line 5 Achasan Station, Exit 2, about 6–7 minutes on foot
• Hours: daily 11:00–21:00 (break 15:30–17:00, last order 8:30 p.m.)
• Parking: the shared residential car park in nearby Guui 2-dong is recommended

• Feature: the self bar offers unlimited barley gangjeong (crunchy barley snack), misugaru (roasted grain drink) and rice
• Price range: galbitang ₩16,000–19,000; galbijjim prices vary by size and set

How to get to Achasan Tong Galbitang from Achasan Station

The restaurant is on Jayang-ro, and it's fairly easy to reach from Line 5's Achasan Station.

• By subway: leave through Exit 2 and follow Jayang-ro for about 6–7 minutes on foot.
• After an Achasan hike: it's a handy spot to look for a meal coming from the trail side.
• By car: use the Guui-dong public car park across from the restaurant.

Search 'Achasan Tong Galbitang' or '306 Jayang-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul' in your map app to see the exact location.

Achasan Tong Galbitang menu and prices

Galbitang here runs from the Wongihwebok Wang Galbitang (king galbitang) at ₩16,000 to the beef shank galbitang at ₩19,000, and galbijjim is ₩48,000 small, ₩56,000 medium and ₩72,000 large. You can choose between king, special and shank galbitang by taste and appetite, and there's galbijjim for sharing.

• Wongihwebok Wang Galbitang: ₩16,000
• Spicy King Galbitang: ₩17,000
• Gireokhoebok Special Galbitang: ₩18,000
• Beef shank galbitang with extra meat: ₩19,000
• Galbijjim: small ₩48,000, medium ₩56,000, large ₩72,000

Wongi Hoebok King Galbitang, ₩16,000

The classic galbitang, with big rib bones. Worth a try if you want hot broth and rib meat together.

Spicy King Galbitang, ₩17,000

For people who prefer a spicier, more piquant broth than regular galbitang. Pick it if you love fiery soups.

Gireok Hoebok Special Galbitang, ₩18,000

A good fit if you want a bigger portion than the king galbitang. Consider it on days you want a really filling meal.

Galbitang with extra beef shank, ₩19,000

This one comes with beef shank (aroksatae), recommended if you want plenty of meat. A good choice when you'd like a different cut from the regular king galbitang.

Galbijjim (braised short ribs)

Besides galbitang, there's also galbijjim. It's a great dish to share at a family meal or with friends.

Spicy galbijjim at Achasan Tong Galbitang: a jaw-dropping sight

You order the spicy galbijjim on the kiosk at your table. It arrives in a huge pot and grabs your attention right away.

How big are the galbijjim portions?

• Huge rib bones: overwhelmingly big short ribs, the kind you want to pick up and gnaw on.
• Plenty of extras: glass noodles, mushrooms, rice cakes and vegetables mingle with the sauce.

What does the spicy galbijjim taste like?

Tender meat: slow-cooked until the bone and meat separate effortlessly. Moist, never dry, and wonderful.

Addictive heat: the sweet-yet-spicy sauce soaks right into the meat, so you keep reaching for more. (The spice level can be adjusted.)

Best way to eat spicy galbijjim: mix rice into the sauce

Unlimited rice and misugaru: grab rice from the self bar and mix it into the spicy galbijjim sauce. It's a total rice thief! When the heat builds, a cup of nutty misugaru to cool your mouth is a must.

Barley gangjeong for dessert: add the crunchy, sweet barley gangjeong after the meal and the course is complete.

Good to know before visiting Achasan Tong Galbitang

Free rice and side dishes at the self-serve bar

Rice and side dishes at Achasan Tong Galbitang are free at the self-serve corner.

A hearty meal before or after an Achasan hike

Close to Achasan Station and the trails, it's a handy place for a warm soup meal before or after a hike.

Takeout available, but avoid the break time

Takeout is available. The break time is 3:30 to 5 p.m., so plan your meal around it.

Who should try Achasan Tong Galbitang?

• People who love galbitang with big king ribs
• People who want a spicy soup or beef shank galbitang
• People looking for a hearty meal after hiking Achasan
• People planning lunch or dinner around Guui-dong or Achasan Station in Gwangjin
• People who want to share galbijjim with family or friends

Key info to check before you go

• Address: 306 Jayang-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 1st floor
• Nearest station: Line 5 Achasan Station, Exit 2
• Hours: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. as listed
• Break time: 3:30–5 p.m.
• Signature dishes: king galbitang, spicy king galbitang, special galbitang, beef shank galbitang, galbijjim

Final verdict on Achasan Tong Galbitang's spicy galbijjim

Achasan Tong Galbitang is a galbitang specialist on Jayang-ro in Guui-dong, Gwangjin, Seoul, and its range, from king and special galbitang to beef shank galbitang with extra meat, is its hallmark.

Besides regular galbitang there are spicy options and galbijjim, so you can choose to your taste. Being within walking distance of Achasan Station, it's worth considering if you're planning an Achasan hike or want a hearty meal nearby.

• Taste: ★★★★★ (a fantastic pairing of tender meat and savory, spicy sauce)
• Service/value: ★★★★★ (unlimited self-bar refills and friendly staff)

Would I return? 200% (a must-do after an Achasan hike!) If you're looking near Achasan Station for a proper stamina meal or a spicy galbijjim to melt your stress, I strongly recommend Achasan Tong Galbitang!