# Jongno 3-ga Korean BBQ: 18,000-won sow pork belly, Tapgol Gongwon - By Seulgi (https://superchart.com/en/@taproom-corners/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Partially sponsored: The original post notes this visit included some items provided free of charge alongside items paid for out of pocket. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@taproom-corners/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@taproom-corners/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/index.md) ## In short Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch is a frozen pork belly BBQ restaurant with outdoor tables on Supyo-ro, near Jongno 3-ga Station in Jongno, Seoul. Two servings of grade-1 sow flash-frozen pork belly at 18,000 won each were grilled with kimchi and bean sprouts, then finished with savory kimchi fried rice at 6,000 won. Weekends and public holidays carry a 90-minute dining limit, so plan the timing — otherwise Tapgol Gongwon is a fine spot for a drink in the night air. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1st floor, 111 Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Daily 17:00 – 01:00 - **Grade-1 sow flash-frozen pork belly**: 18,000 won per serving - **Savory kimchi fried rice**: 6,000 won - **Dining limit**: 90-minute limit on weekends and public holidays - **Self-service**: Self-serve corner for extra side dishes and lettuce; bottled water self-serve *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* ![Main photo of the Jongno 3-ga Tapgol Gongwon outdoor BBQ restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-01-1kvwc-1200.webp) + includes items paid for out of my own pocket The night breeze has gotten so cool lately — perfect season for enjoying that outdoor tent (yajang) vibe, right? I went to Jongno 3-ga to feel that breezy outdoor mood while eating some delicious meat!! ## Where is Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga, and what are its hours? Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch (탑골공원 종로3가점) is an outdoor Korean BBQ restaurant at 111 Supyo-ro, 1st floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul. It's open daily from 17:00 to 01:00. ![Outdoor tent seating view of Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch on Supyo-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-02-1riax-m-966.webp) ![Entrance area of the outdoor seating at Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-03-198w3-966.webp) I visited Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga, a Jongno 3-ga BBQ spot that's even gone viral on Instagram Reels. This place has outdoor seating set up, so it wins you over with the atmosphere alone. ![Menu board at Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-04-1502i-966.webp) *The menu board* On weekends and holidays there's a 90-minute meal time limit ![Outdoor tent table with a hanging light overhead](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-05-1tejx-966.webp) ![Outdoor tables and grills set up for outdoor seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-06-1eo9h-966.webp) ## Two servings of grade-1 sow frozen pork belly, 18,000 won each The signature dish at Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch is the grade-1 sow frozen pork belly, 18,000 won per serving. The moment we sat down we ordered 2 servings without a second thought 🪄 There's even a little light hanging over the table that really plays up the outdoor tent mood haha. ![Self-service corner with extra side dishes and lettuce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-07-z6tb5-966.webp) *Extra side dishes are self-service* Lettuce and that sort of thing are available at the self-service corner. Water too (bottled, self-service). ![Two servings of frozen pork belly on a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-08-1ii2g-966.webp) *Two servings of frozen pork belly* Being frozen pork belly, the meat's color stood out with a bright red freshness right from the start. ![Frozen pork belly placed on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-09-12nfu-966.webp) The moment it hit the grill it started sizzling~ and gave off such a savory smell. ![Kimchi and bean sprouts grilling together in the pork belly fat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-10-tvfe4-966.webp) They grill kimchi and bean sprouts together in the pork belly fat, eating them alongside the meat~~ ![Frozen pork belly turning golden brown on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-11-101tl-966.webp) Once the pork belly was grilled golden brown, I took a bite — no gamey smell at all, just savory and clean! ![A thin slice of grilled pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-12-1hdrx-966.webp) *On the first bite, that signature crispness of thin-cut pork belly* ## Ending the meal with savory kimchi fried rice, 6,000 won After clearing out all the meat, I didn't forget the essential dessert course either ✔️ I ordered an extra serving of savory kimchi fried rice (6,000 won) — a name that just rolls off the tongue. Gotta have some carbs, right ㅠㅠ ![Savory kimchi fried rice finished on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-13-11apc-966.webp) *Savory kimchi fried rice, 6,000 won* ![A spoonful of kimchi fried rice being lifted up](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-14-23h4h-966.webp) Taking a heaping spoonful, spicy-sweet and savory flavors spread all through my mouth. It was my zeroth meal of the day, so I basically couldn't put my spoon down haha. Eating grilled meat in that cool outdoor breeze was healing in itself. With such tasty frozen pork belly and a great atmosphere, it was also very satisfying for a drink or two. > If you're looking for an outdoor BBQ spot near Jongno with real atmosphere, this is a must-visit!! I'd strongly recommend this Tapgol Gongwon BBQ spot for visiting with a close friend or partner! ![Nighttime atmosphere at the Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga outdoor seating area](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-15-v8kwj-966.webp) ![View around Cheonggyecheon after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park-16-1n27l-966.webp) ## After dinner in Jongno: a walk along Cheonggyecheon + It's also close to Cheonggyecheon, so after the meal we went and had dessert by the stream and spent the evening feeling cool and refreshed! The weather's so nice lately — this is a chance you can only get right now!!! ## Where it is - Tapgol Gongwon Jongno 3-ga Branch (탑골공원 종로3가점) - 111 Supyo-ro, 1st floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 수표로 111 1층 - 37.5712337, 126.989041 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%83%91%EA%B3%A8%EA%B3%B5%EC%9B%90%20%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C3%EA%B0%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5712337,126.989041,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@taproom-corners/jongno-samgyeopsal-yajang-tapgol-park/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt