Sangwangsimni Korean BBQ set prices & truffle shrimp sauce: Yukseong

When you go looking for a BBQ place, you always end up agonizing over beef or pork. At Yukseong in Wangsimni, you can have good pork and beef at one table, which caught my eye. The staff grill the meat for you, there's a welcome drink, and there are some unusual signature sauces. It's about a 5-minute walk from Sangwangsimni Station, so it's easy to reach too. Here are the menu prices, set combinations, the atmosphere and what to know before you go.

Where is Yukseong in Wangsimni, and what's the atmosphere like?

Yukseong (육성) is a beef and pork restaurant at 97 Muhakbong-gil, 1st floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. It's about a 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Sangwangsimni Station on Line 2, so it's also getting attention as a date spot. Inside there are round tables with grills, and big glass windows let you see the view outside.

The details are thoughtfully done too, like the leather menu and the pepper grinders on the tables.

What can you choose for the welcome drink at Yukseong?

The welcome drink is the part that stands out most at Yukseong. It was introduced as a service where you can choose from wine, soju or beer. That said, whether it's offered and under what conditions may vary by when you visit, so it's best to check.

What are the menu prices and set combinations at Yukseong?

Yukseong was introduced as selling beef skirt (tosisal) along with pork neck, pork belly and gabrisal (a cut from the end of the pork neck). The beef skirt is ₩22,000 for 140g, and the pork is ₩18,000 each for 170g of thick pork neck, 170g of skin-on pork belly and 150g of gabrisal.

If you want to try several cuts together, the set menus are worth a look.

• Yukseong-geup Set (beef + pork) 800g ₩89,000 – listed as for 3-4 people
• Beom Set (pork neck + beef skirt) 480g ₩55,000 – a good combination for 2 people
• Beef Set 400g ₩58,000
• Pork Set 550g ₩56,000

For sides, doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) and beef radish soup are ₩5,000 each, and mul naengmyeon and bibim naengmyeon (cold noodles) are ₩6,000 each. These prices come from earlier visit reviews, so check the latest menu before you order.

How do the beef skirt and pork neck in Yukseong's Beom Set taste?

Yukseong's Beom Set lets you try pork neck and beef skirt together, and it got a good review in the visit reports. Beef skirt is a cut with that rich beefy flavor and a satisfying chew.

The pork neck has a good balance of fat and juice, so it tastes nicely savory. The plus of the Beom Set is that you can alternate between meats with different textures. And since the staff grill the meat for you, you can eat without worrying about the grilling time.

Yukseong's signature sauces and side dishes

The dipping sauces include truffle oil salted shrimp (saeujeot) and yuzu chili pesto, and honestly every single one is unusual and delicious. Eating the seasoned radish strips (musaengchae) and jangajji (pickled vegetables) with the meat helps cut the greasiness. The beef radish soup served as a standard side is honestly the real deal too..

Yukseong's opening hours and what to check before you visit

Yukseong is open Tuesday to Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., with last order at 10 p.m. On Sundays it's open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with last order at 9 p.m., and it's closed on Mondays.

Yukseong in Wangsimni is an option for anyone who wants to taste beef and pork in one go. If you like having staff grill the meat for you, or want to share several cuts, it's worth comparing the set menus. Hours, prices and services can change, though, so it's best to check with the restaurant before you visit.

What left an impression on me at Yukseong was the Beom Set with beef skirt and pork neck, the variety of sauces, and the grill-it-for-you service. If you're looking for a date or group spot near Sangwangsimni Station, it's a great fit.