# Private Korean BBQ in Mapo, Seoul: Gogikkun Gim Chunbae

- By Woojin (https://superchart.com/en/@spoon-rest-seoul/)
- Written Sep 11, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This review was written after receiving a complimentary visit to the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@spoon-rest-seoul/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@spoon-rest-seoul/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/index.md)

## In short

Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, between Hongik University and Hapjeong stations. We tried the ₩118,000 Korean beef and pork set for two, half-and-half naengmyeon, and diced fried rice in its softly lit, partitioned dining room. A solid pick for a private-feeling Korean BBQ date.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 36 Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 홍익로3길 36 3층)
- **Hours**: 12:00–23:00 (last order 22:00)
- **Korean beef/pork set for two**: ₩118,000
- **Diced fried rice**: ₩8,000
- **Half-and-half naengmyeon**: ₩7,000
- **Parking**: No on-site parking; Sinchon outdoor public parking lot recommended

*as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026*

![Korean beef and pork set table spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-01-wglik-1200.webp)

## A private Korean BBQ restaurant between Hongdae and Hapjeong

When you’re on a date in Hongdae or Hapjeong, sometimes you want Korean BBQ but a place that’s too noisy feels a little overwhelming, you know? Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch (고기꾼김춘배 홍대본점), where I went this time, has tall partitions at every table, so it was more private than I expected. Best of all, the staff grilled everything from Korean beef to Korean pork for us, making it an easy, comfortable place to eat. We tried the Korean beef/pork set for two, half-and-half naengmyeon, and diced fried rice!

### Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch: location and hours

Address: 36 Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 홍익로3길 36 3층)
Hours: 12:00–23:00 (last order 22:00)

![Exterior of Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-02-1yfu7-900.webp)

Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch is conveniently located between Hongik University Station and Hapjeong Station, on the third floor of the building! I was confused at first because I couldn’t spot it well, but it’s the building with MIROMIRO on the first floor~

![Building directory leading to the third-floor restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-03-j7umr-900.webp)

![Building with MIROMIRO visible on the first floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-04-1eauo-900.webp)

Once inside, the restaurant was much bigger than I expected. They even operate the fourth floor as an annex, so it looked suitable not only for dates but also for work dinners and group visits! What I especially liked was the atmosphere.

![Restaurant interior with soft lighting and partitions](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-05-eum3q-900.webp)

The lighting was soft throughout, and the partitions rose high around each table, so you didn’t end up making eye contact with the next table! It felt a little cozier and more private than a typical Korean BBQ restaurant. Since the staff grill all the meat too, it was easy to chat while eating.

## What we ordered and a few tips

![Gogikkun Gim Chunbae menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-06-v9lbx-900.webp)

![Korean beef and pork menu selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-07-ni0ir-900.webp)

![Restaurant use guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-08-c80h1-900.webp)

![Ordered-items menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-09-t0y0y-900.webp)

- Korean beef/pork set for two — ₩118,000
- Diced fried rice — ₩8,000
- Half-and-half naengmyeon — ₩7,000

Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch sells everything from domestic five-layer pork belly and pork neck to Korean beef! We ordered the set that lets you try both Korean beef and Korean pork. There’s no dedicated restaurant parking, so I recommend public transportation,, (If you do bring a car, the Sinchon outdoor public parking lot is recommended.)

![Photo review event notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-10-1z0ky-900.webp)

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![Side dishes and scallion salad served with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-11-g119n-900.webp)

I liked that the side dishes came out in a good variety, and the scallion salad was my favorite here. Its sweet-and-tangy seasoning was pretty addictive; eaten with the meat, it cut right through the richness, so the pairing was great.

## Korean beef and pork set for two, tasted cut by cut

![Korean beef and pork set for two with mushrooms and corn](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-12-o4aql-900.webp)

Here is the signature Korean beef/pork set for two that we ordered at Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch. I could tell the meat was good quality as soon as it arrived, and it also came with mushrooms and corn! They grilled the meat in this order: Korean beef sirloin → fresh boneless short rib → five-layer pork belly.

![Korean beef sirloin grilling over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-13-16hp1-900.webp)

![Staff grilling Korean beef sirloin](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-14-37txx-900.webp)

![Korean beef sirloin browning on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-15-c8d2b-900.webp)

The Korean beef sirloin had nicely distributed marbling, and grilled over charcoal, that smoky aroma came right up and got my appetite going,, They cooked ours to about medium-well. It’s the Maillard reaction, right? The outside browned beautifully while the juices stayed inside, so it was tender.

![Korean beef sirloin cooked medium-well](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-16-10qay-900.webp)

It wasn’t overly fatty, and the more I chewed, the more savory beef flavor came through—just right as a first bite! As expected, if beef is grilled well, you’re already halfway to a great meal,,

![Charcoal-smoked Korean beef sirloin](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-17-1dg0p-900.webp)

### Half-and-half naengmyeon with both mul-naengmyeon and bibim-naengmyeon

Just as the sirloin was starting to feel rich, the half-and-half naengmyeon arrived. I really loved this menu item. At Korean BBQ, you always end up debating between mul-naengmyeon (cold noodles in broth) and bibim-naengmyeon (spicy mixed cold noodles), right? Here, you get both in one bowl, so there’s no need to give either one up,,

The mul-naengmyeon cleansed the palate after the meat, while the sweet-spicy seasoning of the bibim-naengmyeon went so well with it. It was fun switching back and forth!

![Half-and-half naengmyeon with mul-naengmyeon and bibim-naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-18-1iwxf-900.webp)

![Half-and-half naengmyeon served with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-19-1ozwp-900.webp)

Second up was fresh boneless short rib! This one definitely had a chewier bite than the sirloin, and the more I chewed, the richer the beef flavor became. It had just the right amount of fat mixed in, so its nuttiness really came through too.

![Fresh boneless short rib with a chewy texture](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-20-1kbxs-900.webp)

Since each cut had a different texture and flavor, eating them as a set kept it from becoming repetitive. Salt, yay~ Why do I love dipping meat in salt so much,,?

![Meat eaten with salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-21-1vud9-900.webp)

### Diced fried rice: how it tasted and one downside

For a mid-meal carb recharge, we had the diced fried rice. It included finely chopped meat, and the seasoning had a pleasantly spicy feel! One slight disappointment, though, was that the rice wasn’t warm,,

Since it was fried rice, I think it would have tasted much better piping hot, but the food had cooled down a little, which was a shame. Still, the flavor itself was very good, so we ate almost all of it,,

![Diced fried rice with finely chopped meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-22-gfwmd-900.webp)

### Five-layer pork belly to finish

Last but not least was the five-layer pork belly. And eating it reminded me again: ah,, I really am a five-layer pork belly person. The outside was browned nicely, the skin layer was chewy, and when I bit in, the juices and savory richness of the fat burst out from inside,,

![Nicely browned five-layer pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date/hongdae-private-korean-bbq-date-23-lrcmx-900.webp)

The meat quality was good, so it tasted great with any sauce! (I recommend pairing it with the scallion salad too.)

## Final thoughts

Rating: ★★★★

Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch was a comfortable date spot because you can have Korean beef and pork as a set, with staff grilling it for you. I especially liked the more private atmosphere compared with typical Hongdae Korean BBQ restaurants, thanks to the tall partitions and soft lighting! Personally, the five-layer pork belly and the half-and-half naengmyeon that eliminates decision paralysis were what stayed with me most,, If you’re looking for a Korean BBQ restaurant with a nice atmosphere for a date around Hongdae and Hapjeong, it’s worth visiting at least once ㅇ_<

## Where it is

- Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch (고기꾼김춘배 홍대본점)
- 36 Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 마포구 홍익로3길 36 3층)
- 서울특별시 마포구 홍익로3길 36 3층
- 37.5528341, 126.9215517
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B3%A0%EA%B8%B0%EA%BE%BC%EA%B9%80%EC%B6%98%EB%B0%B0%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5528341,126.9215517,17z

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