Yeongdeungpo Korean BBQ with doenjang sul-bap rice: Dongnaejeong

My boyfriend had to work overtime, so I went looking for good restaurants around Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station because I wanted meat! Bottom line — totally satisfied. Definitely going back.

Where is Dongnaejeong Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Main Branch, and what are the hours?

📍 Dongnaejeong Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Main Branch 🏠 Address: 1F, 5 Dangsan-ro 30-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul ⏰ Hours: 15:00–23:00

We waited via Catch Table before getting seated.

Inside Dongnaejeong: the room and the side dishes that come with every table

The place wasn't huge, but it was clean and had a vibe where drinks just slide right down. A great spot for pairing a drink with meat.

Maybe because we'd booked ahead, our seats were already set up. Sesame oil, wasabi, shiitake mushroom, ssamjang, plus baek-kimchi (white kimchi), pickled mustard leaf stalk, and squid-rice sikhae were all generously laid out.

Pork neck from two servings up, grilled for you by Dongnaejeong staff

Chadolbagi (thinly sliced beef brisket) is also a popular menu item! Next time, chadolbagi for sure... T_T

You have to try the pork neck since it's their best menu item! Orderable from 2 servings up!

There was even a note on how to eat it deliciously, so my boyfriend and I read it carefully before grilling. Fully prepared to eat it at its best!

The pork neck came out and the thickness was no joke... T_T The color looked great too — the meat quality was clearly good.

You know grilling pork neck is surprisingly tricky, right? Grill it wrong and it turns dry easily, but here at Dongnaejeong the staff grilled it completely from start to finish, so it was so easy for us. All we had to do was wait for it to be perfectly grilled. ♥️

I dipped the first bite of the beautifully grilled pork neck lightly in salt... wow, it was truly amazing. Even though it's pork neck, there was zero dryness — it was full of juices, and the nutty flavor kept rising with every chew. The moment I took a bite, I completely understood why this is their best menu item. You absolutely must order the pork neck as a default.

Dongnaejeong's signature melchorim and squid-and-rice sikhae

The signature melchorim (pickled anchovy) that came as a default side was also served alongside. Even if you dip generously, it's not salty at all. It felt like it brought out the nutty flavor of the meat even more, so my chopsticks kept reaching for it.

This was my first time trying squid-rice sikhae, and surprisingly it paired perfectly with the meat!

I genuinely couldn't not drink soju... Let's go!

Sides to order: Jeju Sanbang bibim milmyeon and doenjang sul-bap

The meat was so good, I naturally got curious about the side menu too. We ordered Jeju Sanbang bibim milmyeon (cold spicy wheat noodles) as a side! It comes with broth. I drizzled the sesame oil on the table and mixed it in — the sweet-and-tangy sauce combined with the nutty sesame oil really brought out the savory depth.

I also wanted doenjang sul-bap (soybean paste rice porridge with alcohol), so I ordered that too. Packed with hearty ingredients, with a rich, savory broth — exactly my style. Such a great dish to finish off after eating meat!

Why we added gabrisal to the order

Hahaha, we ended up adding gabrisal (pork skirt) too... The meat here was so good, I got curious about their other cuts. T_T Wait, is the gabrisal delicious too?? T_T

The best bite at Dongnaejeong: rice mixed with melchorim

I saw the table next to us mixing rice with melchorim, and since everyone seemed to be enjoying it so much, I got curious for no reason. I ordered it half-doubtfully... and now I get why people eat it. Salty yet packed with umami. You absolutely, absolutely have to order this haha. There are just too many things to order here haha.

Is Dongnaejeong worth it? A verdict on this Yeongdeungpo Korean BBQ

This is really a place you can visit with high expectations!! From the meat to the sides, not a single dish fell short, and especially the combo of rice mixed with melchorim — I still think about it! The staff were kind too, and eating delicious food just naturally puts you in a good mood, doesn't it? Thanks to this place, I had a really enjoyable Friday night! If you're looking for a great meat restaurant near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station, I confidently recommend Dongnaejeong Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Main Branch!! I'm planning to visit again soon too haha.