# Gangnam business dinner at a bijangtan charcoal grill: Woosang - By Miran (https://superchart.com/en/@warm-broth-hours/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written based on a store visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@warm-broth-hours/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@warm-broth-hours/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/index.md) ## In short Woosang Hwarogui Gangnam Maebong Station Branch is a charcoal grill beef restaurant near Maebong Station in Gangnam, Seoul, cooking over top-grade bijangtan (white charcoal). The writer ordered the top assorted platter (85,000 won) and Hamhung cold noodles (9,000 won), and the wide gaps between tables plus baby chairs suited a company dinner or hosting guests. With about five free parking spots out front and free corkage, Woosang Hwarogui works well for entertaining someone important. ## Good to know - **Top assorted platter**: 85,000 won - **Hamhung cold noodles**: 9,000 won - **Parking**: About 5 free spots in front of the restaurant; when full, Dogok private parking lot 1 minute on foot, 30 minutes free - **Corkage**: Free - **Facilities**: Reservations accepted, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, baby chairs - **Other menu items**: Traditional braised beef short ribs, spicy braised beef short ribs, premium Korean liquor and wine pairings - **Address**: 1F, 26 Nonhyeon-ro 34-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ## Charcoal grilled beef near Maebong Station: Woosang Hwarogui Gangnam Maebong Station Branch Walking near Maebong Station, one upscale sign really catches your eye. ![Storefront sign of Woosang Hwarogui near Maebong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-01-8wy6p-900.webp) That's Woosang Hwarogui Gangnam Maebong Station Branch, a grilled beef restaurant that cooks its meat over top-grade bijangtan (Japanese white charcoal)! ![Entrance of Woosang Hwarogui Gangnam Maebong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-02-131uj-900.webp) A friend who was scouting company dinner spots came here and raved about it, so I went in with high expectations. ![Inside the visit to Woosang Hwarogui Maebong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-03-qshgw-1200.webp) So today I'll focus my review on the dishes I actually tried. I heard the name Woosang traces back to Sutgol, a village known for making good charcoal, where the restaurant first lit its fire in Jeongja-dong, where the Tancheon stream flows. ![Introduction to the Woosang Hwarogui brand story](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-04-144sq-900.webp) Hearing the brand story — about not neglecting color, shape, and presentation, and the care put into treating honored guests generously — made me even more curious about the food. Even a single scallion garnish comes out looking like art at Woosang... ![Scallion garnish plated like a work of art](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-05-7d9mq-900.webp) ## Why the dining room works for company dinners and business meals The moment I stepped inside, I could feel the sense of luxury. ![The restaurant's upscale interior tones](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-06-naaoa-900.webp) The overall tone was calm and the tables were spaced generously, so you could talk comfortably without worrying about the next table over. ![Dining hall seating with generous table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-07-1ol2a-900.webp) No wonder this place is popular for company dinners and important business appointments. ![Seating well suited for company dinners and business meetings](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-08-1vnat-900.webp) There are separate men's and women's restrooms and even baby chairs, so this place can handle everything from family gatherings to more formal occasions. ![Information on the restaurant's amenities](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-09-csizo-900.webp) ## The 85,000-won top assorted platter: how does bijangtan-grilled beef taste? I ordered the assorted beef platter (85,000 won) and finished off with Hamhung cold noodles (9,000 won). ![The assorted beef platter set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-10-1tmnl-900.webp) The moment the assorted platter was set on the table, I gasped. So exciting! A wonderful staff member explained exactly how to enjoy each piece. ![Full plating of the assorted beef platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-11-1cttc-900.webp) The plating, with its careful attention to color, shape, and arrangement, was clearly no ordinary effort. ![An assorted beef plate arranged with careful presentation](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-12-1wf8t-900.webp) The moment the meat hit the bijangtan grill, a subtle smoky aroma spread through the air and my anticipation grew. ![Beef placed on the bijangtan charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-13-p3f1p-900.webp) Just as they'd described — a reinterpretation of prized cuts in various ways — each cut had its own texture and depth of flavor. ![Grilled beef cuts with differing textures by cut](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-14-114yo-900.webp) The outside was coated in that crisp, savory smoky flavor unique to bijangtan, while the inside stayed juicy, so the more you chewed, the richer the beef's natural flavor became. ![Close-up of meat grilling over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-15-gieig-900.webp) The cuts that were just quickly seared over the charcoal were especially memorable — the juices burst out the moment you bit in, yet it finished clean with no gamey taste. ![Beef grilled and cut into bite-sized pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-16-1czcs-900.webp) ![Beef cooking on the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-17-13g51-900.webp) Since several cuts were arranged harmoniously on one plate, there was no chance of getting bored — you got to enjoy a variety of flavors. ![A plate holding an assortment of beef cuts](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-18-vncnz-900.webp) ### Side dishes and pickled vegetables served with the beef Every basic side dish was delicious, so I kept trying different combinations and before I knew it, the meat was gone! ![Woosang Hwarogui's basic side dish spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-19-1w51o-900.webp) Beef can get a little tiring after a few bites, but here the side dishes were all so good I could keep eating without getting sick of it. ![Pickled vegetable side dish served with the beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-20-fg6tx-900.webp) The jangajji (pickled vegetables) were especially delicious!! My favorite combination. ## Finishing with Hamhung cold noodles for 9,000 won After eating my fill of meat, I ordered Hamhung cold noodles (naengmyeon) to finish, and they really did the job of cleansing my palate. ![Hamhung cold noodles ordered to finish the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-21-kncjf-900.webp) The chewy noodles had a satisfying snap, and the lightly icy, mildly savory-sweet-and-sour broth washed away the richness of the meat perfectly. ![Icy cold noodle broth and noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-22-1w0rh-900.webp) The broth wasn't overpowering but still had plenty of umami, so it felt less like dessert and more like a proper final course. ![The table at the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-23-19du1-900.webp) Oh! And these scissors! I liked them so much while using them that I took a photo, thinking about buying a pair for myself haha. I couldn't try everything this time, but they also have traditional braised short ribs, spicy braised short ribs, and a premium traditional liquor and wine pairing menu, so I definitely want to try those on my next visit. ![The restaurant's meat scissors that caught my eye](https://img.superchart.com/images/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking-24-9a9wz-900.webp) ## Free corkage and parking at Woosang Hwarogui Since corkage is free, it seems like a great idea to bring along a bottle you've been saving for a special occasion. As for me, I got to treat some very important people today, hahaha, and they left more than satisfied. (proud) Woosang Hwarogui Gangnam Maebong Station Branch - 1F, 26 Nonhyeon-ro 34-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Parking: About 5 free spots in front of the restaurant (if full, Dogok public parking lot is 1 minute away on foot, 30 minutes free) - Corkage available (free!!!!) - Premium traditional liquor and wine pairing, group bookings available - Reservations available, WiFi, separate men's/women's restrooms, baby chairs available If you're trying to figure out where to hold a company dinner, a blind date, or an important appointment, give Woosang Hwarogui at Gangnam's Maebong Station a try — the atmosphere and the food were both satisfying! And with parking and corkage sorted out too, my satisfaction was quadrupled!!!! ## Where it is - Woosang Hwarogui Gangnam Maebong Station Branch (우상화로구이 강남 매봉역점) - 1F, 26 Nonhyeon-ro 34-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 논현로34길 26 지상 1층 - 37.4846527, 127.044179 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9A%B0%EC%83%81%ED%99%94%EB%A1%9C%EA%B5%AC%EC%9D%B4%20%EA%B0%95%EB%82%A8%20%EB%A7%A4%EB%B4%89%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%90/@37.4846527,127.044179,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@warm-broth-hours/woosang-hwaro-maebong-corkage-parking/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt