# Yongsan Korean BBQ counter seats and fermented pork: Jeokto - By Sora K. (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-rice-break/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yongsan, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-rice-break/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@weekday-rice-break/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/index.md) ## In short Jeokto Balhyo Gui Yongsan Branch is a fermented-pork Korean BBQ restaurant in Yongsan, Seoul. I tried 260g of jeot samgyeop and 180g of pork belly, and checked the unlimited free-corkage details. Verdict: a calm, easy choice for dates or small gatherings. ## Good to know - **Jeot samgyeop**: 260g (1 plate), ₩28,000 - **Fermented pork neck**: 180g (1 serving), ₩18,000; minimum order of 2 servings - **Fermented pork belly**: 180g (1 serving), ₩18,000 - **Jeot bap**: Fried rice to finish, ₩7,000 - **Tojang-jjigae**: Soybean-paste stew, ₩9,000 - **Fresh buckwheat noodles**: Mul memil or bibim memil, ₩8,000 each - **Parking**: Free at the nearby Yongsan Tax Office after 6 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends - **Corkage**: Unlimited free corkage; wine glasses, chilling basket, and opener provided - **Weekends and holidays**: Unlimited draft beer available *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Signature view of Jeokto Balhyo Gui Yongsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-01-1dw36-900.webp) Looking for a date-course spot around Sinyongsan? Jeokto Balhyo Gui Yongsan Branch is a place where you can watch the staff grill right in front of you at the counter-style seats, so it seemed good not only for dates but also for small get-togethers such as wedding-invitation gatherings. ![Jeokto Balhyo Gui Yongsan Branch store information](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-02-1rflo-900.webp) ## Location and parking at Jeokto Balhyo Gui Yongsan Branch ### How far is it from Sinyongsan Station? It is a five- to eight-minute walk from Sinyongsan Station. It is right next to HYBE Entertainment's headquarters, so it was not difficult to find. A large rhinoceros silhouette is painted on the building exterior, making it noticeable even from afar. The sign is fairly large too, so I did not feel likely to get lost even on a first visit. Free parking is available at the nearby Yongsan Tax Office. I was told it can be used after 6 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. ## Menu and prices ![Jeokto Balhyo Gui grilling menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-03-5dytw-900.webp) ![Jeokto Balhyo Gui menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-04-15v8b-900.webp) - Jeot samgyeop 260g (1 plate), ₩28,000: pork belly fermented with salted seafood and a house sauce in earthenware jars made with red clay. It has a tangy taste and funky aroma, with 9mm listed as the ideal thickness. - Fermented pork neck 180g (1 serving), ₩18,000: minimum order of 2 servings. - Fermented pork belly 180g (1 serving), ₩18,000. ![Jeokto Balhyo Gui food menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-05-lf3c0-900.webp) ![Jeokto Balhyo Gui meal menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-06-2xx8x-900.webp) - Jeot bap (fried rice to finish), ₩7,000. - Tojang-jjigae (soybean-paste stew), ₩9,000. - Fresh mul memil (buckwheat noodles in broth), ₩8,000. - Fresh bibim memil (spicy mixed buckwheat noodles), ₩8,000. - Steamed rice, ₩1,000. ## Watching staff grill at the counter seats The seating is arranged counter-style, so I could watch the meat being grilled right in front of me. ![Counter-style seating in front of the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-07-gav57-900.webp) Through the full-height glass, I could see flames leap up from the charcoal, which was fun to watch. It was impressive to see the staff wearing masks and gloves by the fire and personally doing the initial sear. ![Staff initially grilling meat over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-08-1mu7j-900.webp) ![Meat being initially grilled in front of the counter seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-09-6ty26-900.webp) There were not a huge number of side dishes, but the selection—kimchi, white kimchi, freshly dressed greens, mustard-seed sauce, and more—was neatly put together. Each came in a small ceramic bowl, so the table felt tidy rather than cluttered. ![Side dishes served in ceramic bowls](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-10-pps8y-900.webp) There was even straw? laid beneath the plate holding the meat, so it was clear they had put thought into the presentation too. Overall, the atmosphere was calm and orderly, comfortable both for a date and for several people getting together to chat. ## Jeokto fermented pork, 260g Jeokto fermented pork, 260g, ₩28,000. ![One plate of Jeokto fermented pork, 260g](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-11-15r6p-900.webp) Because it was pork belly fermented in earthenware, it came out with a deep color. The seasoning was not overpowering but gently infused, which felt like it softened the distinctive aroma of fermented meat that could otherwise become too intense. The staff even did the initial sear right in front of us at the counter, so the charcoal flavor had soaked in evenly. Each bite left a subtle savory finish that naturally made me want a glass of soju. ![Initially grilled fermented pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-12-1ru6a-900.webp) ![Fermented pork with charcoal flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-13-1o1dc-900.webp) With the garlic, shiitake mushrooms, and shishito peppers that came alongside it, everything went down cleanly without feeling greasy. ![Garlic and shiitake mushroom accompaniments](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-14-gztkw-900.webp) ![Fermented pork served with shishito peppers](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-15-1fs2n-900.webp) ## Pork belly, 180g Pork belly, 180g, ₩18,000. ![Pork belly, 180g, menu item](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-16-1bh2q-900.webp) ![Less-seasoned pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-17-1nrvb-900.webp) It was less seasoned than the fermented pork, so I could focus more on the meat's natural flavor. Alternating between the two kept it from becoming repetitive, and I kept reaching for more. ## Free-corkage gathering information ![Free-corkage information](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-18-1kb0b-900.webp) They operate unlimited free corkage. The notice said wine glasses, a chilling basket, and an opener are provided. It also noted that whiskey can be enjoyed on the rocks. On weekends and public holidays, unlimited draft beer is available too. Worth keeping in mind if your group plans to bring drinks. ![Closing view of Jeokto Balhyo Gui Yongsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci-19-qsema-900.webp) ## Where it is - Jeokto Balhyo Gui Yongsan Branch (적토발효구이 용산점) - 12 Hangang-daero 14-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 용산구 한강대로14길 12 1층 적토발효구이 용산점) - 서울특별시 용산구 한강대로14길 12 1층 적토발효구이 용산점 - 37.5248723, 126.9648795 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A0%81%ED%86%A0%EB%B0%9C%ED%9A%A8%EA%B5%AC%EC%9D%B4%20%EC%9A%A9%EC%82%B0%EC%A0%90/@37.5248723,126.9648795,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-rice-break/yongsan-fermented-pork-dacci/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt