# Hapjeong Korean BBQ for juicy aged pork neck: Gim Sukseong - By Heejin (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-crumbs/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Updated Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-crumbs/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@weekday-crumbs/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/index.md) ## In short Gim Sukseong Hapjeong Branch is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, near Hapjeong Station. We ordered two portions of special pork neck and premium Korean beef yukhoe, with staff grilling the pork to keep it juicy. Verdict: a satisfying combination for a proper aged-pork meal. ## Good to know - **Address**: 38 Yanghwa-ro 8-gil, 1F, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 양화로8길 38 1층) - **Hours**: Daily 11:30 AM–1:00 AM the following day - **Access**: Within a 3-minute walk of Hapjeong Station Exits 5 and 6 - **Order**: Gim Sukseong special pork neck, 2 portions; premium Korean beef yukhoe - **Special pork neck**: 160 g; ordered in portions of 2 - **Set menus**: Gim Sukseong Special 1 and 2 *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* I went to Gim Sukseong Hapjeong Branch because I was craving good meat in Hapjeong! ![Visit to Gim Sukseong Hapjeong Branch for aged pork neck](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-01-hciwa-1200.webp) ## A retro-style Korean BBQ restaurant near Hapjeong Station There are so many good restaurants around Hapjeong Station that it is always hard to choose, but that day I wanted proper aged meat, so I visited Gim Sukseong. Gim Sukseong Hapjeong Branch is within a three-minute walk of Hapjeong Station Exits 5 and 6, so it was easy to get to and find. - Address: 38 Yanghwa-ro 8-gil, 1F, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 양화로8길 38 1층) - Hours: Daily 11:30 AM–1:00 AM the following day Rather than a sleek, trendy barbecue place, the restaurant had a slightly retro yet relaxed feel. It really felt like we had come out for meat. ![Retro and relaxed atmosphere at Gim Sukseong](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-02-9ah3i-900.webp) ![Interior space at Gim Sukseong Hapjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-03-omcjj-900.webp) ![Korean barbecue atmosphere at Gim Sukseong Hapjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-04-kcunc-900.webp) ![Inside Gim Sukseong Hapjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-05-2mzwi-900.webp) Gim Sukseong specializes in aged Korean pork, so I thought it was a Hapjeong Korean BBQ restaurant meat lovers should visit at least once. ## Two portions of special pork neck with a juicy texture We ordered two portions of Gim Sukseong special pork neck that day! Their special pork neck comes in thick cuts, and since I had enjoyed it at another branch too, we ordered two portions. ![Two portions of Gim Sukseong special pork neck](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-06-14ndb-900.webp) ![Thick-cut special pork neck](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-07-8kqvw-900.webp) ![Table setting for Gim Sukseong special pork neck](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-08-128l3-900.webp) ![Two-portion special pork neck order](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-09-jd5xz-900.webp) There were only two of us, so we did not order a set menu, but for a larger group, I think a platter such as Gim Sukseong Special 1 or 2 would be better. Pork neck can sound like it might be dry, but perhaps because it was aged, I loved how the juices remained when it was grilled. The thick meat was browned nicely; the outside was cooked just right while the inside stayed moist, which was satisfying. ![Aged pork neck grilled to a golden brown](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-10-o9vyl-900.webp) ![Grilled pork neck with a moist texture](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-11-16bne-900.webp) If you want to really taste the meat itself, I also recommend ordering the pork neck! At Gim Sukseong, pork neck is ordered in portions of two, and the special pork neck is sold in 160 g portions. ![Special pork neck with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-12-10ak4-900.webp) ![Pork neck with salt and wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-13-1ol1e-900.webp) ![Aged kimchi and minari side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-14-1k3b9-900.webp) ![Aged pork neck eaten with house special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-15-7f0oa-900.webp) ### Staff grilling and plenty of sides The staff grill everything for you, and the meat was so juicy that I honestly thought it was delicious even with just salt and wasabi. But there were also lots of sides, including aged kimchi grilled alongside the meat, minari (water parsley), and a house special sauce, so it was fun trying different combinations. ## Premium Korean beef yukhoe alongside pork neck And since I was meeting an older friend who likes alcohol that day, it felt a little disappointing to order only pork neck, so we ordered yukhoe (Korean seasoned raw beef) as well. ![Premium Korean beef yukhoe ordered with pork neck](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-16-17lf7-900.webp) ![Nutty and tender Korean beef yukhoe](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-17-1bfqz-900.webp) When you have been eating only pork at a barbecue restaurant, adding yukhoe midway makes the meal feel much more varied! Gim Sukseong also has premium Korean beef yukhoe, so it was a good choice to order with the meat. Its signature chewy yet tender texture and nutty flavor gave it a completely different charm from the pork neck. After warm, juicy pork neck, a bite of cold, soft yukhoe felt like resetting my palate. If you are visiting as a pair, the combination of two portions of pork neck plus yukhoe is quite nice too. Ordering yukhoe alongside the pork made the meal feel much more abundant than eating pork continuously. ## If you like aged meat Gim Sukseong sells a variety of aged pork cuts, centered on aged pork belly, special pork neck, gabrisal (pork neck-end cut), and kkodeulsal (firm-textured pork cut). ![Various aged pork dishes at Gim Sukseong](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-18-1h7c3-900.webp) ![Aged pork and meal dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-19-8skma-900.webp) Its official website also introduces an aging method that combines wet aging and dry aging for Korean pork. Maybe that is why it felt a little different from pork at an ordinary barbecue restaurant. The pork neck we ate that day was thick, so it initially looked like a lot, but it was so good that it disappeared faster than expected. Delicious meat seems to vanish in an instant even when you eat it slowly, haha. ## For a day when you want proper meat in Hapjeong ![Aged pork neck meal enjoyed in Hapjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-20-1xi5k-900.webp) ![Meat meal at Gim Sukseong Hapjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service-21-1kmry-900.webp) Hapjeong has so many good restaurants, but if you are looking for somewhere to go on a day when you want to eat meat properly, I would recommend Gim Sukseong Hapjeong Branch. Even the same cut of meat can taste completely different depending on how it is grilled, so I think it is perfect for anyone looking for a restaurant where they can enjoy properly cooked meat and chat comfortably. It is conveniently located from Hapjeong Station, and with a range of meat dishes centered on thick aged pork neck, it seemed good for a meal with friends, a gathering, or a company dinner. We ordered two portions of pork neck and yukhoe that day, and personally, I was happy with that combination. If you especially like thick, juicy aged pork neck, I think you will be very satisfied. 🥩 ## Where it is - Gim Sukseong Hapjeong Branch (김숙성 합정점) - 38 Yanghwa-ro 8-gil, 1F, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 양화로8길 38 1층) - 서울특별시 마포구 양화로8길 38 1층 - 37.549099, 126.9166848 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B9%80%EC%88%99%EC%84%B1%20%ED%95%A9%EC%A0%95%EC%A0%90/@37.549099,126.9166848,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-crumbs/hapjeong-aged-pork-grilling-service/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt