# Gangbuk Korean restaurant for family bulgogi meals: Iseol Myeonok - By Yundam (https://superchart.com/en/@tiled-counter-seoul/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangbuk, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@tiled-counter-seoul/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@tiled-counter-seoul/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/index.md) ## In short Iseol Myeonok Suyu Main Branch is a Korean restaurant on 4.19-ro in Gangbuk, Seoul. I came for a protein-filled meal and enjoyed generous, mild Seoul-style old-fashioned bulgogi and bibim naengmyeon. Verdict: a satisfying family meal worth returning for. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 10:30–21:00 (last order 20:30) - **Parking**: Free parking for about 30 cars in front of and behind the restaurant; free valet service available - **Seoul-style old-fashioned bulgogi**: ₩19,000 per serving; minimum order of 2 servings - **Hoe naengmyeon**: ₩13,000 - **Naengmyeon**: ₩12,000 - **Galbitang**: ₩16,000 - **Alcohol and beverages**: ₩2,000–₩6,000 - **Takeout deals**: Buy 2 servings of Seoul-style old-fashioned bulgogi to go and receive 1 serving free; buy 4 packs of galbitang to go and receive a half plate of ganjaemi free *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* Lately, while visiting a fertility clinic, I was told to make an effort to get enough protein, so I looked for a great meat place near home and found this old-fashioned bulgogi spot. ![Visit to Iseol Myeonok for old-fashioned bulgogi in Suyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-01-coxeo-966.webp) ## Iseol Myeonok Suyu Main Branch hours and parking Hours are 10:30–21:00, with last orders at 20:30. It is at 42 4.19-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul; if you take the subway, get off at April 19th National Cemetery Station and head toward 419 Cafe Street. There is free parking for about 30 cars in front of and behind the restaurant, and they also offer free valet service. ![Parking information for Iseol Myeonok Suyu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-02-lgeqe-966.webp) ![Parking area at Iseol Myeonok Suyu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-03-eh164-966.webp) There is also a spacious area in front of the restaurant that fits around six cars, plus a parking lot behind the Iseol Myeonok building. ## Seoul-style old-fashioned bulgogi and naengmyeon menu ![Menu board at Iseol Myeonok Suyu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-04-9it8h-966.webp) Seoul-style old-fashioned bulgogi is ₩19,000 per serving, with a minimum order of two servings. Hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish) is ₩13,000, naengmyeon is ₩12,000, and galbitang (beef short-rib soup) is ₩16,000; alcohol and beverages range from ₩2,000 to ₩6,000. ![Bulgogi and naengmyeon menu at Iseol Myeonok](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-05-u3vv8-966.webp) ![Menu information at Iseol Myeonok Suyu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-06-1bexz-966.webp) ## Wood-toned interior and takeout deals The restaurant is clean throughout with a wood-style interior, and the quiet, pretty view across the street toward 419 Street is lovely too. It feels comfortable for family meals or gatherings. ![Wood-toned interior at Iseol Myeonok Suyu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-07-10t8u-966.webp) ![Iseol Myeonok restaurant with 419 Street in the background](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-08-e8hpo-966.webp) Most of all, the delicious smell of bulgogi greeted me the moment I walked into Iseol Myeonok, and it made my mouth water so much. ![Iseol Myeonok interior filled with the aroma of bulgogi](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-09-tnkei-966.webp) ![Inside Iseol Myeonok](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-10-r0vzm-966.webp) They also sell the Seoul-style old-fashioned bulgogi for takeout. If you take out two servings, they give you one serving free, so it seems like a great option when you want a generous meal at home—just take it home and cook it. My husband likes a hot bowl of galbitang broth when he is feeling a bit run-down, and Iseol Myeonok gives you a half plate of ganjaemi (marinated skate) free with an order of four galbitang packs; they also give more broth than you get dining in. We should try takeout next time. ![Seoul-style old-fashioned bulgogi takeout information](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-11-14x83-966.webp) ![Galbitang takeout deal information](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-12-1pr4a-966.webp) Iseol Myeonok has even appeared on the food-focused TV show Live Info Show, so its flavor is already guaranteed...! Places that put their own face on the line are usually the real deal, right? I was already so excited before even taking a bite. ![Iseol Myeonok TV feature information](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-13-1rgws-966.webp) ## A full table of two servings of Seoul-style bulgogi and bibim naengmyeon The long-awaited two servings of Seoul-style old-fashioned bulgogi and bibim naengmyeon (spicy mixed cold noodles) arrived with muksabal (chilled acorn jelly soup) and basic sides such as salad, ganjaemi muchim (seasoned skate), japchae (stir-fried glass noodles), and corn salad—just the kind of sides that wake up your appetite. ![Full spread of Seoul-style old-fashioned bulgogi and bibim naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-14-11y1q-1200.webp) ![Bulgogi with the basic side-dish spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-15-1j70m-966.webp) I really love meat, but I also really love dishes loaded with vegetables. The Iseol Myeonok bulgogi marinade in particular was not overpowering or salty; it soaked nicely into the tender meat, and together with the vegetables in my mouth, it was truly delicious. ![Seoul-style old-fashioned bulgogi with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-16-1gwlu-966.webp) ![Moist seasoned bulgogi and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-17-u5kz3-966.webp) ![Iseol Myeonok bulgogi meal setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-18-19jq0-966.webp) The sweet-and-tangy ganjaemi muchim was served so we could have a taste here and there, and cool muksabal came out to whet our appetites before the main meal. When your mouth starts to feel a little coated from the meat and sauce, a sip of the clean broth is refreshing and savory. The marinade had soaked moistly into the meat and was neither sweet nor salty, so even wrapping it with the cold noodles without rice did not feel overpowering. ![Ganjaemi muchim and muksabal accompaniments](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-19-wpff6-966.webp) ![Seasoned bulgogi eaten with cold noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-20-1nvf3-966.webp) When food is overly seasoned, you usually find yourself reaching for lots of water afterward, but Iseol Myeonok was not like that. It felt like a healthy, filling meal, with none of that heavy, bloated feeling. ![A satisfying, easy-to-eat bulgogi meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-21-6sr8j-966.webp) ![Full meal spread at Iseol Myeonok](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-22-dw786-966.webp) ![Bibim naengmyeon with crisp cucumber](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-23-qkzvt-966.webp) The bibim naengmyeon was not harsh on the palate either; its sweet-tangy flavor went wonderfully with the crisp cucumber. Everything was so neat and delicious—and the bulgogi was good enough to earn its reputation—that I left full and already wanting to bring my parents next time. ![Bibim naengmyeon meal at Iseol Myeonok](https://img.superchart.com/images/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok-24-13c6a-966.webp) If you need side-dish refills, just press the bell and the staff will bring them over! We did not ask for more because the main dishes alone were plentiful. The portions really are that generous!! ## Final thoughts - The meat was not tough, and the seasoning soaked in well, keeping it moist. - It was mild rather than salty or spicy. - It is a great place for a family meal or gathering. - If you want to try the classic flavor of old-fashioned bulgogi, it is well worth a visit. It had been a while since I had eaten bulgogi that truly felt like proper bulgogi, so it was such a lovely day. ## Where it is - Iseol Myeonok Suyu Main Branch (이설면옥 수유본점) - 42 4.19-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강북구 4.19로 42 이설면옥 수유본점 - 37.6473378, 127.0096772 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%84%A4%EB%A9%B4%EC%98%A5%20%EC%88%98%EC%9C%A0%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.6473378,127.0096772,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@tiled-counter-seoul/suyu-old-style-bulgogi-iseolmyeonok/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt