# Busan beef restaurant with personal charcoal grills: Yakiniku Gaek - By Choha (https://superchart.com/en/@vanity-mirror-gyeonggi/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Busan - Sponsored: This article was written based on a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@vanity-mirror-gyeonggi/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@vanity-mirror-gyeonggi/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/index.md) ## In short Yakiniku Gaek Nampo-dong Main Branch is a purebred wagyu yakiniku restaurant on Gwangbok-ro in Jung-gu, Busan, right beside Kkangtong Market and 289m from Exit 7 of Jagalchi Station. Two diners ordered the Gaek set for two and a lemonade, grilling galbisal (short rib), buchaesal (top blade), samgaksal (triangle cut), anchangsal (skirt) and kkotsal (marbled rib) on a personal charcoal grill, each cut arriving with its own name tag, then dipping them in the house soy sauce and Maldon salt. Both the mood and the meat quality at Yakiniku Gaek were excellent — a 1000% return-visit kind of place. ## Good to know - **Address**: 17 Gwangbok-ro, 1st floor, Jung-gu, Busan (289m from Jagalchi Station Exit 7) - **Hours (Mon–Sat)**: 14:00 – 01:00 the next day (last order 00:20) - **Hours (Sun)**: 13:00 – 24:00 (last order 23:20) - **What we ordered**: Gaek set for two, lemonade - **Cuts in the set for two**: Galbisal, buchaesal, samgaksal, anchangsal, kkotsal - **Seating**: Counter (dachi) seats, table seats *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* Today I went to Nampo-dong for a date and ended up wandering over to Bupyeong-dong, where I discovered a really good-looking, great-tasting beef place — 'Yakiniku Gaek Nampo-dong Main Branch,' which is becoming a hot spot near Kkangtong Market. ![Exterior of Yakiniku Gaek Nampo-dong branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-01-vocde-1200.webp) ![Vertical photo of the entrance of Yakiniku Gaek Nampo-dong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-02-pob1w-966.webp) ![Yakiniku Gaek sign on Gwangbok-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-03-1vzxw-966.webp) ## Where is Yakiniku Gaek Nampo-dong Main Branch, and what are its hours? Yakiniku Gaek Nampo-dong Main Branch is at 17 Gwangbok-ro, 1st floor, Jung-gu, Busan, 289m from Exit 7 of Jagalchi Station. Monday to Saturday it's open 14:00 to 1:00 the next day (last order 00:20), and on Sunday from 13:00 to 24:00 (last order 23:20). > Yakiniku Gaek Nampo-dong Main Branch > Hours (Mon–Sat): 14:00 – 1:00 the next day (last order 00:20) > Hours (Sun): 13:00 – 24:00 (last order 23:20) > Address: 17 Gwangbok-ro, 1st floor, Jung-gu, Busan (289m from Jagalchi Station Exit 7) ![Interior hallway of Yakiniku Gaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-04-rhc6i-966.webp) ![Japanese-style interior of Yakiniku Gaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-05-oiij2-966.webp) ## Inside Yakiniku Gaek: counter seats and table seats The moment I stepped into Yakiniku Gaek, this Kkangtong Market favorite, I noticed the upscale, cozy interior that felt like being in Japan. There are neat counter (dachi) seats and comfortable table seats too, so it's the perfect atmosphere for an intimate date with your partner! ![Counter and table seating at Yakiniku Gaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-06-14d1k-966.webp) ![Cozy seating atmosphere at Yakiniku Gaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-07-1pctw-966.webp) ![Drink shelf at Yakiniku Gaek with sake and whiskey](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-08-1d3ix-966.webp) They also have a huge selection of drinks. There was a wide variety of sake, highballs, and whiskey, and it all looked perfect for pairing with the meat. ## Ordering the Gaek set for two: purebred wagyu Since there were two of us, we ordered the Gaek set for two along with a lemonade. Yakiniku Gaek, this Kkangtong Market favorite in Busan, apparently serves top-1% purebred wagyu that's only distributed in tiny quantities domestically! ![Horizontal photo of the Yakiniku Gaek menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-09-5uhnw-966.webp) ![Menu listing showing the Gaek set for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-10-c0i7y-966.webp) ![Menu description of purebred wagyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-11-1f9zb-966.webp) ### The personal charcoal grill and the side dishes The fun of yakiniku is grilling it yourself on this personal charcoal grill — the moment they laid out the coals, I got so excited. The neatly arranged side dishes all paired well with the meat, don't you think?? My favorite was the green onion kimchi — I kept reaching for it. ![Personal charcoal grill set up on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-12-1ssv5-966.webp) ![Side dish spread at Yakiniku Gaek including green onion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-13-1iiyu-966.webp) ### From galbisal to kkotsal: the recommended grilling order After a short wait, the gorgeous-looking Gaek set for two finally arrived! Can you see the marbling on the meat? It's so lovely, ㅠㅠ. The meat quality really looked the part of top-1% wagyu. The staff kindly explained that grilling in the order of galbisal, buchaesal, samgaksal, anchangsal, and kkotsal lets you best appreciate the flavor of the meat! ![Plate of the Gaek set for two showing marbling](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-14-7opv0-966.webp) ![Wagyu set for two arranged by cut](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-15-1lsdr-966.webp) ![Close-up of galbisal and buchaesal cuts](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-16-1ng7q-966.webp) ![Wagyu samgaksal with name tag](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-17-ff3fg-966.webp) ![Plate with anchangsal and kkotsal cuts](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-18-1s865-966.webp) ![Table setting with pepper and Maldon salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-19-1mydz-966.webp) ## Pepper, Maldon salt and the house soy sauce On the table, pepper and Maldon salt were set out for dipping the meat! With a refreshing-looking lemonade ready too, we got set to start grilling in earnest. ![Table spread with meat and lemonade](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-20-kfdcu-966.webp) ![Wagyu grilling on the charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-21-q3zeg-966.webp) Finally, the meat went onto the heated charcoal — with that satisfying sizzle, a savory smell burst out and it was genuinely hard to resist. Each cut, like buchaesal and samgaksal, came with its own name tag, which made grilling them knowingly all the more fun! ![Grilled wagyu dipped in house soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-22-1wgny-966.webp) Wow.. the meat quality is no joke. It just melts in your mouth. And the sauce is made in-house too — dipped in the house soy sauce, it's pure bliss.. Adding a touch of British Maldon salt or wasabi really brings out the deep, savory flavor of the meat itself. Truly love this...🖤 The meat quality is so good that I'd recommend it without hesitation to anyone looking for a Kkangtong Market favorite. ![Close-up of a finished piece of grilled wagyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-23-1tapf-966.webp) ![Table at Yakiniku Gaek after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu-24-1unrw-966.webp) ## Would I go back to this Busan beef restaurant? That's my honest review of this Nampo-dong beef spot, where I had a 1000% return-visit intention. On a day you want to treat yourself to beef, be sure to visit 'Yakiniku Gaek,' a Kkangtong Market favorite that nails both atmosphere and taste!! Next time, I'll try it with a cold Yebisu draft beer. ## Where it is - Yakiniku Gaek Nampo-dong Main Branch (야키니쿠 객 남포동 본점) - 17 Gwangbok-ro, 1st floor, Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 중구 광복로 17 1층 - 35.0995469, 129.0269494 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%BC%ED%82%A4%EB%8B%88%EC%BF%A0%20%EA%B0%9D%20%EB%82%A8%ED%8F%AC%EB%8F%99%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.0995469,129.0269494,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@vanity-mirror-gyeonggi/yakiniku-gaek-nampodong-charcoal-wagyu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt