# Mapo Seoul Korean BBQ with charcoal pork belly: Mapo Gui Madang - By Eunbyul (https://superchart.com/en/@travel-mirror/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@travel-mirror/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@travel-mirror/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/index.md) ## In short Mapo Gui Madang Yonggang Direct Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, known for charcoal-par-grilled pork and green onion kimchi. I paired pork belly and pork neck with minari, gosari, pork skin, bibim naengmyeon, and fried rice, plus free parking. Verdict: a satisfying stop for charcoal-smoked pork and pa-kimchi near Mapo Station. ## Good to know - **Parking**: Free parking available *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* ## Green onion kimchi and pork belly backed by 30 years of know-how > Mapo Gui Madang Yonggang Direct Branch (마포구이마당 용강직영점) ![Mapo Gui Madang Yonggang Direct Branch information](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-01-1lu6q-900.webp) > Proud to be one of Korea's top three green onion kimchi restaurants ![Information about one of Korea's top three green onion kimchi restaurants](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-02-5dqrr-900.webp) ### A proven flavor with 30 years of know-how Just the claim of being one of Korea's top three green onion kimchi restaurants, with 30 years of pork belly know-how, gave me so much confidence. It was not simply a trendy restaurant—the combination of green onion kimchi and pork belly has been proven over a long time, which gave it a status on another level among Mapo Station restaurants. 👌 ![Green onion kimchi and pork belly pairing](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-03-1l5bg-900.webp) ![Green onion kimchi and pork belly menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-04-1bkut-900.webp) ![Green onion kimchi and pork belly spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-05-efsgq-900.webp) ### Care in cooking everything in-house The chef prepares and serves every dish, including the green onion kimchi, so I could enjoy the meal without worrying about the food. That was one reason it felt trustworthy. ✨ ### Lower prices, higher quality True to the phrase “lower prices, higher quality,” being able to experience premium quality at a reasonable price was a huge draw. 💫 ## The flavor of Chiaksan charcoal-par-grilled meat > Chiaksan charcoal par-grilling, maximizing flavor ![Chiaksan charcoal-par-grilled meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-06-ugmcd-900.webp) ### What makes Chiaksan charcoal special I was really impressed that the meat is deliciously par-grilled over Chiaksan charcoal. Unlike ordinary gas grilling, the deep smoky aroma unique to real charcoal permeated the meat, so every bite had rich flavor. 👌 ### Cooking on a natural-stone grill Cooking it sizzling on a natural-stone grill was a special method unlike a standard iron grill. The heat seemed to spread evenly, cooking the meat uniformly, and that was really impressive. ### The science behind charcoal par-grilling As explained, charcoal par-grilling removes unwanted odors and maximizes the meat's flavor. The par-grilled meat was clean-tasting without any gaminess, yet wonderfully deep in flavor. 💫 > Whole pork belly, the essence of charcoal par-grilling ![Charcoal-par-grilled whole pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-07-1xgc2-900.webp) ![Whole pork belly table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-08-12j55-900.webp) ### Whole pork belly made easy by par-grilling Since it arrived already par-grilled, it was so easy to finish grilling and so delicious, haha. Having it served partly cooked in advance was really convenient. ### Meat quality and corn-fed pork The meat quality was so good, haha. The characteristic thickness and tender texture of whole pork belly paired with the charcoal aroma to make for a truly satisfying flavor. ✨ Gui Madang says it handles only fresh, high-quality, delicious pork raised on corn, which gave me clear confidence in the ingredients. 💫 ![Whole pork belly and beer pairing](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-09-sd82f-900.webp) It was the perfect pairing with a cold beer, too~~ ### The tender texture of whole pork neck The two-person portion of whole pork neck had a softness different from pork belly. Its just-right marbling kept it from being dry and gave it a moist, enjoyable chew. 👌 The charcoal-par-grilled pork neck carried a subtle fire-kissed aroma throughout, giving it a flavor clearly different from ordinary pan-grilled meat. ✨ ## A pairing with minari and gosari > Minari and gosari, an aromatic harmony ![Minari served with pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-10-7w6p1-900.webp) ![Minari and gosari side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-11-ys08o-900.webp) ![Meat and minari pairing](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-12-sgfi2-900.webp) ![Vegetable sides for pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-13-ytkjy-900.webp) ### The fresh fragrance of minari Minari (Korean water parsley) had its signature fresh fragrance, which neatly cut through the rich fattiness of the pork belly. 👌 ![Pork belly and minari spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-14-ei95d-900.webp) ![Pork belly with gosari](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-15-fb8pg-900.webp) ### The clean appeal of gosari Grilling gosari (bracken fern) with pork belly added a mild, nutty flavor and a different textural pleasure. ✨ ![Pork belly and gosari pairing](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-16-17ayu-900.webp) ## Pork skin and bibim naengmyeon > Pork skin, a chewy specialty ![Crisply grilled pork skin](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-17-1cv2o-900.webp) ![Chewy pork skin menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-18-xicgf-900.webp) ### Crisp and chewy texture Once grilled crisp, the pork skin became a specialty cut with a lovely chewy texture. Between the pork belly and pork neck, it added the fun of a completely different texture. 👌 > Cool bibim naengmyeon, the best pairing ![Bibim naengmyeon served with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-19-bq8yb-900.webp) Adding cool bibim naengmyeon (spicy mixed cold noodles) to the meal made it even better~~ ## Finishing with fried rice > Fried rice, the perfect finish ![Fried rice after the meat meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-20-137m8-900.webp) ![Final fried rice spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-21-zucgx-900.webp) ### Fried rice infused with meat fat and seasoning Even the fried rice was absolutely fantastic. The fat and seasoning left after grilling the meat soaked into every bit of rice, creating deep savory flavor. ![Fried rice with meat fat and seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-22-qjgx9-900.webp) ![Fried rice enhanced with charcoal aroma](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-23-pfk7z-900.webp) ### Nutty richness with lingering charcoal aroma The fat from charcoal-par-grilled meat seeped into the fried rice, giving it a distinctive nutty richness unlike ordinary fried rice. ✨ ## Free parking available > Free parking, a major advantage near Mapo Station ![Mapo Gui Madang free parking information](https://img.superchart.com/images/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive-24-1smas-900.webp) ### Convenient free parking Free parking was a really big advantage for a Mapo Station restaurant. Being able to visit comfortably without parking worries also made it easy for families and group gatherings. ✨ I think Mapo Gui Madang Yonggang Direct Branch is a premium pork belly specialist with one of Korea's top three green onion kimchi offerings and 30 years of know-how. The charcoal-par-grilled whole pork belly and pork neck, along with minari, gosari, pork skin, and fried rice, were all satisfying. I strongly recommend it to anyone who wants charcoal-par-grilled meat and green onion kimchi near Mapo Station, especially if free parking is needed! ## Where it is - Mapo Gui Madang Yonggang Direct Branch (마포구이마당 용강직영점) - 284-1 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 토정로 284-1 - 37.5415446, 126.9409566 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%88%ED%8F%AC%EA%B5%AC%EC%9D%B4%EB%A7%88%EB%8B%B9%20%EC%9A%A9%EA%B0%95%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5415446,126.9409566,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@travel-mirror/mapo-charcoal-pork-parchive/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt