# Seoul Korean BBQ near Hapjeong, sister reunion 55,000 won set: Ijjok - By Jaon (https://superchart.com/en/@sindang-tile-table/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@sindang-tile-table/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@sindang-tile-table/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/index.md) ## In short Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal is a Dodram Korean pork belly restaurant in a basement space on Dokmak-ro 3-gil, near Hapjeong Station in Mapo, Seoul. Reuniting with a sister visiting from abroad, the two ordered the 2-3 person set for 55,000 won — two servings of fresh pork belly, whole pork jowl, soft steamed egg and doenjang jjigae — with the staff grilling everything at the table. The pork quality was high and the portions generous, making Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal a good pick for a family catch-up or a Hapjeong group dinner. ## Good to know - **Location**: 20 Dokmak-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (basement level 1) - **Hours**: 11:30–23:00 (break 15:00–17:00, last order 22:00) - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **2-3 person set**: 2 servings fresh pork belly + 1 serving whole pork jowl + soft steamed egg + doenjang jjigae, 55,000 won - **Meat**: Selected Dodram Korean pork (hanton), female pigs - **Seating**: Two floors, plenty of seats and a spacious layout - **Service**: Staff grill the meat for you; sesame oil and cheongyang chili on request *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* I've been craving grilled meat for dinner lately, so this time I went with my sister! She's visiting Korea after a long time abroad, and we wanted somewhere relaxed for a good dinner together. That's how we ended up at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal (이쪽 김치삼겹살), a well-known spot near Hapjeong Station. ## Where is Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal in Hapjeong, and what are the hours? Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal is located at 20 Dokmak-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, basement level 1. Hours are 11:30–23:00, with a break time from 15:00–17:00 and last order at 22:00. It's closed every Sunday. There are so many good restaurants near Hapjeong Station that I had a hard time deciding. Since my sister rarely gets to eat barbecue-style meat abroad, I thought — let's go for the kimchi samgyeopsal (kimchi pork belly) that Hapjeong is famous for. ☺️ They use Dodram Korean pork here, and the meat quality surprised me — way better than I expected. ![Exterior of Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-01-wzbri-640.webp) ![Entrance signage at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-02-qg8mj-559.webp) ![Celebrity autographs displayed at the entrance of Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-03-1v2vn-1200.webp) ![Wall of signatures near the entrance of Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-04-kb2pd-900.webp) At the entrance there were autographs from celebrities like Lee Su-ji, Kim Hyeon-gi, Kim Geura, and even weightlifter Park Hye-jeong. I thought, oh, I found a good place haha. ![Seating area inside Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-05-1yzbj-m-900.webp) ![Interior of Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal spanning two floors](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-06-1e0ai-m-900.webp) ![Spacious hall seating at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-07-1i726-900.webp) ![Table and grill at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-08-24x33-900.webp) ## Inside Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal: seating and group dinner space Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal has two floors, so there are quite a lot of seats and the place feels spacious. There's plenty of room, so it seems like a good spot for friends or family visits, and also a good choice for gatherings or group dinners near Hapjeong Station. Plus, it seems like a fun spot for a drinking session with friends who love to drink! ## Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal menu and the 2-3 person set for 55,000 won ![Menu board at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-09-1qic6-900.webp) ![Set menu information at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-10-20tj4-900.webp) ![Menu signage at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-11-kqp2k-900.webp) We didn't even hesitate — we ordered the 2-3 person set right away. > The 2-3 person set: 2 servings raw pork belly + 1 serving whole pork jowl + soft steamed egg + doenjang jjigae That's the composition, and it's priced at 55,000 won. It's not just meat — the steamed egg and doenjang jjigae come along too, so it's a great set for two or three people to have a full dinner. Just meat alone can feel a little lacking, right? haha. When we actually ate it, the portions were quite generous — enough for three people easily! Ready to eat!! ### What meat is used? Selected Dodram Korean pork This place uses female pigs selected by Dodram Korean pork. When choosing a BBQ restaurant, sure, you look at the menu composition, but in the end, whether the meat itself is delicious matters most. Eating it that day, I was reminded again why meat quality really matters! ## Side dishes made in house at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal ![Basic side dish spread with bean sprouts and seasoned green onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-12-vmvo0-900.webp) For side dishes, we got onion pickle-style bean sprouts, seasoned green onion, and lettuce. ![Plate of side dishes to eat with the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-13-jbhrk-900.webp) ![Fresh wasabi and roasted salt accompaniments](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-14-2x5ga-900.webp) The default side dishes overall were clean and well made. They're made in-house, and they paired nicely with the meat as accompaniments. The pork itself is delicious, but samgyeopsal (pork belly) really changes depending on what you eat it with. Mixing in different sides kept it interesting all the way through without getting tired of it. They also serve fresh wasabi and roasted salt, and give you sesame oil or cheongyang chili if you ask! Since the staff grills the meat for you, it's easy to just relax and eat 👍🏻👍🏻 Looking at these photos again is making me hungry, I want to eat again! I went in thinking it was just an ordinary kimchi samgyeopsal place, but the meat was so fresh and high quality that my sister and I kept saying, "Wow, the meat here is really good" haha. My sister, who lives abroad, was especially moved by the meat! ## Staff grill the pork belly for you at the table And here's a point I personally loved! The staff here grill the meat for you directly. ![Staff grilling raw pork belly on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-15-16akf-900.webp) ![Pork belly and kimchi cooking on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-16-l23hk-900.webp) The visuals are insane ㅠㅠㅠ The meat here is genuinely delicious! When you go out for samgyeopsal, sometimes the conversation gets interrupted because you have to keep flipping the meat so it doesn't burn. But here, staff come and grill it themselves while checking the meat's condition, so we could just relax and chat while eating. Since my sister and I hadn't seen each other in a while, it was nice to be able to talk easily, and since grilling is such an important part of eating meat well, having a pro do it made everything better haha. They watch the timing too, so we didn't have to worry about a thing 👍🏻 Even before it was grilled, the color and thickness of the meat looked top-notch! And once grilled, it looked even more delicious lol. ## Fresh pork belly: how good was the meat quality? We started with the raw pork belly. When eating samgyeopsal, I like it when the lean and fatty parts are balanced, rather than too much lean meat or too much fat, and this was exactly that. The fatty part was rich and savory, the lean part was clean-tasting, and chewing them together gave a great texture. Most of all, the meat felt so fresh that from the first bite I thought, "Oh, the meat here is really good" haha. ![A golden-brown piece of grilled raw pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-17-1spsc-900.webp) ![Pork belly dipped in salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-18-15vbl-900.webp) ![Pork belly wrapped in a lettuce leaf](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-19-3anth-900.webp) ![Sliced potatoes grilling at the edge of the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-20-1kwbh-900.webp) Since the meat quality is so good, it's delicious even with just a little salt, and also great with wasabi or kimchi. Wrapping it in lettuce is delicious too. Out of everything we ate that day, the pork belly was especially good. As always, samgyeopsal needs to have great meat on its own!! They also grill sliced potatoes, cooked well in the oil, which were really savory and delicious! ## Trying the whole pork jowl at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal ![Whole pork jowl included in the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-21-1hxey-900.webp) ![Cross-section of grilled whole pork jowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-22-our68-900.webp) Since the set includes whole pork jowl, we ate it alongside the pork belly. Compared to the belly, it was chewier with more texture — a different kind of charm. Since it's a set with multiple cuts instead of just one, we got to enjoy pork belly and pork jowl together, which was great variety! The fat-to-lean ratio was excellent, and the samgyeopsal here was clearly better than at other places — you have to try it!! ![Pork belly and pork jowl together on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-23-fsw4c-900.webp) The portion was quite large, so we ended up very, very full and satisfied ☺️ My sister, who lives abroad, said foreigners would love this too, since it's hard to grill barbecue-style meat like this at home or in other countries! ## Soft, fluffy steamed egg in the set The soft steamed egg that came with the set was also delicious. ![Soft steamed egg served with the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set-24-1ibhy-900.webp) True to its name, the steamed egg had a soft, fluffy texture, and eating a bite of meat followed by a spoonful of egg went really well together. At BBQ restaurants, steamed egg is often thought of as just a side dish, but here it was soft and delicious enough that I wanted to learn the recipe! The combo of meat and steamed egg together was great ⭐️ ## Doenjang jjigae with deep savory flavor The doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) was also full of ingredients and delicious. It had great savory depth, making it perfect to eat alongside the meat. And you definitely have to order rice with it! We immediately called for an extra bowl of rice 👍🏻 We ate the steamed egg and doenjang jjigae along with the meat, and in the end the two of us cleaned everything up lol. When basic sides like this are delicious, the whole meal feels even better. ## Is Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal worth it for samgyeopsal near Hapjeong Station? That day, my sister and I had a proper samgyeopsal dinner together after a long time, talking as much as we wanted. What stuck with me most was how genuinely good the meat quality was! They said they use selected female pigs from Dodram Korean pork, and it really did taste fresh — the pork belly had a great balance of fat and lean meat, savory but clean. On top of that, having the staff grill the meat for us meant we didn't have to worry about it at all, which was another big plus. It's a great place to go with friends over meat, or for a relaxed dinner between sisters like us, or even for a group dinner near Hapjeong Station. Since the staff grills everything for you, it's easy to enjoy, and you get to try pork belly, pork jowl, steamed egg, and doenjang jjigae all in one visit — Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal is definitely worth checking out ☺️ Next time I'm craving meat, I'm definitely coming back! I want to go eat samgyeopsal here again haha. ## Where it is - Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal (이쪽 김치삼겹살) - 20 Dokmak-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (basement level 1) - 서울특별시 마포구 독막로3길 20 지하 1층 - 37.5492023, 126.9169637 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%AA%BD%20%EA%B9%80%EC%B9%98%EC%82%BC%EA%B2%B9%EC%82%B4/@37.5492023,126.9169637,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@sindang-tile-table/hapjeong-ijjok-kimchi-samgyeopsal-sister-set/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt