# Hakdong Station BBQ with grilled cheese and pork belly gimbap: Jabdam - By Yuna B. (https://superchart.com/en/@steam-and-scallion/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@steam-and-scallion/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@steam-and-scallion/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/index.md) ## In short Jabdam is a frozen pork belly (naengsam) barbecue restaurant on Dosan-daero 30-gil near Hakdong Station in Gangnam, Seoul, and an easy stop to fold into an Ananti Seoul food course. At Jabdam the writer worked through naengsam, back-alley pork, grill-it-yourself cheese, tofu stew and the signature naengsam gimbap (seaweed rice roll), with side dishes the owner makes in-house and draft beer on the table. With no gamey smell on the frozen pork belly, Jabdam is a contender for the best Korean BBQ in Gangnam. ## Good to know - **Location**: 16-4 Dosan-daero 30-gil, Unit 102, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (near Hakdong Station) - **Dishes tried**: Naengsam (frozen pork belly), back-alley pork, grill-it-yourself cheese, tofu stew, signature naengsam gimbap - **Drinks**: Draft beer available - **Side dishes**: Made in-house by the owner *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* I've been dying for really good meat lately, and I finally found the BBQ spot of my dreams! It's great for company dinners, dates, or hangouts with friends — I'd recommend it no matter the occasion. This time I went to a super hip and delicious BBQ restaurant called Jabdam, located near Hakdong Station. ![Exterior of Jabdam BBQ restaurant near Hakdong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese-01-1cf5d-900.webp) ## Where is Jabdam? Hakdong Station location and the Ananti Seoul food course Jabdam sits on Dosan-daero 30-gil near Hakdong Station, so it's super easy to get to. It's also a perfect stop to pair with a trip to Ananti Seoul, since a lot of people heading there for a staycation swing by this area too. It's the kind of place you instantly think of when you want real BBQ quality right in central Seoul. The name itself, "Jabdam" (잡담, meaning "chit-chat"), felt full of character — I wondered what it meant at first, and it turns out it means a space to relax, chat, and enjoy good food together. ![Interior of Jabdam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese-02-fpzvx-m-900.webp) The menu! ![Jabdam menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese-03-1wn7r-900.webp) *The menu!* Apparently a lot of celebrities come here too. And my friend who's a regular at Ananti told me this place is genuinely, truly delicious. ![Visitor mementos on Jabdam's wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese-04-8pc87-900.webp) This winning combo is seriously amazing — I tried everything, one by one, and it was all so good haha. Doing "the first lesson" kept making me think of U-Know Yunho, which cracked me up. ![Jabdam's recommended combo guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese-05-qd1q0-900.webp) ![Table setting at Jabdam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese-06-jp12z-900.webp) ![Seating and grill at Jabdam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese-07-15gov-900.webp) ## Homemade side dishes and draft beer at Jabdam The first thing that surprises you after ordering at Jabdam is the side dishes. Apparently the owner doesn't just buy them cheaply — everything is made by hand. That's probably why they don't taste artificial or over-seasoned; they have that deep, clean flavor like something your mom made at home, so my chopsticks kept reaching for the side dishes even before the meat arrived. They were the perfect complement, boosting the savory flavor when eaten alongside the meat. ![Spread of Jabdam's homemade side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese-08-1q070-900.webp) What adds something extra special here is that they also serve cold draft beer! Greasy pork belly with a cold, refreshing draft beer — honestly, what more is there to say. It's an unfair combination in the best way. ![Cold draft beer served alongside pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese-09-8qnfg-1200.webp) ![Draft beer and table spread at Jabdam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese-10-1qj9q-900.webp) ## Jabdam's naengsam: frozen pork belly with no gamey smell Jabdam's main hero is definitely the naengsam (frozen pork belly). Honestly, I'd call it the number-one Korean BBQ in Gangnam — the quality is that good. Frozen pork belly usually carries the stereotype of being gamey or tough, but here there wasn't a trace of gamey smell, and it still felt completely fresh. As soon as it hits the grill it sizzles away deliciously, and the savory smell just hits your nose. ![Frozen pork belly grilling at Jabdam](https://img.superchart.com/images/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese-11-1ovnf-900.webp) ### The must-order side: cheese you grill at the table There's one side dish you absolutely have to order: the grilled cheese! Pick up the golden, nicely grilled cheese together with a piece of pork belly, dip it in the special sauce, and the cheese just melts in your mouth so savory and rich — it's honestly incredible. ![Grilled cheese and pork belly on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese-12-1k7sc-900.webp) ### Back-alley pork, chewy in the best way This is the back-alley meat! I liked this one too because it had a nice chewy texture. But my number one pick is still the naengsam!!!!!!!!!!!!! ![Chewy back-alley meat grilling](https://img.superchart.com/images/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese-13-ru505-900.webp) ## Finishing with spicy tofu stew and naengsam gimbap After greasing yourself up with meat, you need a hot, rich soup to finish things off, right? Jabdam's tofu stew is the ultimate drinking companion. The broth is so rich and spicy that drinking it feels like sobering up while you drink at the same time — the alcohol just goes down smoothly. You get to experience the miracle of drinking and curing your hangover simultaneously. I honestly want to eat this again already. Following the owner's recommended combo — naengsam topped with the homemade side dishes, plus the grilled cheese, and then finishing with a spoonful of the spicy tofu stew broth — it's, honestly, no exaggeration, an addictive combination you could eat all day long. ![A pot of spicy tofu stew](https://img.superchart.com/images/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese-14-1xg8j-900.webp) I filled up on carbs with the signature naengsam kimbap (frozen pork belly kimbap) and it was so good I almost teared up... ![Jabdam's signature pork kimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese-15-beb0r-900.webp) If you're looking for a place with quality meat, thoughtful homemade side dishes, and a great atmosphere for company dinners all in one — you have to visit Jabdam near Hakdong Station. You really won't regret it! ## Where it is - Jabdam (잡담) - 16-4 Dosan-daero 30-gil, 102ho, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 도산대로30길 16-4 102호 - 37.5188073, 127.0292412 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9E%A1%EB%8B%B4/@37.5188073,127.0292412,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@steam-and-scallion/jabdam-hakdong-frozen-pork-belly-cheese/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt