Namdong Korean BBQ with grilled beef ribs: Sip Sam Dae

Walking from Arts Center Station to Sip Sam Dae

Today I’m introducing Sip Sam Dae (십삼대), a great beef restaurant near Arts Center Station that I visited with my family on a weekday! It was so delicious that I shared it with my friends too, and now I’m here to share it with you! (Seriously delicious,,ㅠㅠ)

Sip Sam Dae is on the first floor at 32 Inju-daero 623beon-gil, Namdong-gu, Incheon, and it’s 673 m from Exit 2 of Arts Center Station. Hours are Mon–Fri 11:30–22:30, Sat 16:00–22:00, and Sun 17:00–22:00; there’s a weekday break time, so I recommend checking before you go! Separate restrooms for men and women, reservations, takeout, group dining, and free parking are all available!

I asked why the restaurant is called Sip Sam Dae, and they said it is named after the 13 ribs on a rib rack! You can feel their serious love for beef ribs right from the name,, We walked from Arts Center Station because it was close, and the big Sip Sam Dae sign made it easy to find!

It had been a while since I’d taken my parents out, so I worried they might struggle with tight parking after driving here. But even in Guwol-dong, parking was available in the building—so nice—and the restaurant was spacious and pleasant too. I was so glad I brought them! It was already earning points! If you’re looking for a Korean BBQ place with parking in Guwol-dong, keep this one in mind haha.

Premium Beef Rib B Set and side dishes

Premium Beef Rib B Set (premium beef ribs + marinated beef rib meat + doenjang sulbap) Mok Jin Sam Set (black pork Iberico pork neck + boneless short rib meat + pork belly)

The B Set serves 3–4, but it was affordable and generously put together, so we chose it immediately! Premium beef ribs in Guwol-dong,, and doenjang sulbap (rice cooked with soybean-paste stew) at the end? A set with nothing that could possibly taste bad, so the meal was complete.

They set out the side dishes right away! Shredded scallions, pickled radish wraps, pickles, potato salad, and more! They’re crazy-good combinations with meat, so I was already smitten before the meat even arrived,, The wrap vegetables were wonderfully fresh too! Bring on the soju!!!

My mom and sister, who were driving, had soft drinks, while my husband and I and my dad toasted before the meat arrived >_<

The charcoal came out right away too! Do you see how it’s only on one side? They said the meat gets thoroughly infused with smoky flavor in the middle, then the cooked pieces are moved to the side without fire, which is why they placed the charcoal on one side! My trust went through the roof thanks to this owner who really knows good food.

Smoky premium beef ribs grilled for us

The premium beef ribs finally arrived! The visual was such an attention-grabber that I snapped photos immediately,, Even one huge piece on the grill looked filling! They put mushrooms, potatoes, and pineapple on the grill too—such heavenly things when cooked over charcoal,,ㅜㅜ

They remove the meat attached to the premium beef rib bone and put it into the sulbap!! It already sounds hearty, right,,

They expertly trimmed and grilled the premium beef ribs themselves, so it was lovely to chat after so long while comfortably watching the meat cook! When family members grill, everyone worries about whether it will burn and watches each other, but there was no need to worry when they grilled it for us!!

They placed the thoroughly smoked meat on our plates piece by piece, first telling us to enjoy its natural flavor! One bite with salt and wasabi. That color is insane,, Maybe because it was charcoal-grilled and smoked rib meat, but the juices were incredible and the meat flavor was amazing!

For the second bite, I dipped it in the owner’s house-made special sauce, and it went so perfectly with the meat!! (Please share the secret recipe.)

The marinated beef rib meat included in the set! The blessings of premium beef ribs and marinated beef rib meat never end,,

Marinade tends to burn, but they adjusted the pace as they grilled it, so it didn’t burn at all and stayed unbelievably juicy—I loved itㅠㅠ The glistening marinated beef rib meat,, get into my mouth right now. Put shredded scallions into a wrap and it’s one king-sized bite! Beef can get heavy if you eat a lot, but all five of us devoured it without anyone putting down their chopsticks lolㅜㅜ

The black pork Iberico Mok Jin Sam Set we added

In the end, we decided to order more!!! This time we moved on from beef to pork and ordered the black pork Iberico Mok Jin Sam Set!

They prepared it soon after we ordered! Honestly, I’m firmly on team beef, and after the delicious premium beef ribs and marinated beef rib meat had spoiled my palate, I worried the pork might not be as good—but there was absolutely no need for that worry!!!

They grilled the pork for us too, so all I had to do was watch,,♡ At other places, either the beef is great and the pork is disappointing, or the reverse, but at Sip Sam Dae, the pork is black pork Iberico too, so you can eat with confidence!!!

The pork neck had an amazingly springy-chewy texture, and it was delicious dipped in the special sauce too!! Beef and pork each have their own texture, so I think I would have regretted not ordering the pork. I absolutely recommend trying both!

How can this be the visual of pork,, It would be perfect on a day when you want to eat lots of different meats! We visited on a weekday, and as we ate, I noticed lots of reserved tables; people came for company dinners and dates too! I can’t believe I only just visited this well-known Guwol-dong Korean BBQ placeㅜㅜ If you’re looking for aged Korean beef, run here right now!!

Complimentary cream cheese and doenjang sulbap to finish

The mini cream cheeses we received as a service! I thought they would give us just one for the table, but they gave us plenty so we could eat comfortably! Such great thoughtfulness,,ㅜㅜ You can get them 100% through the review event, so there’s no reason not to do the review event if you visit!! They’re great for cleansing your palate here and there while eating, or as dessert!

Finally, the set’s doenjang sulbap! They didn’t waste the meat from around the premium beef rib bone and made it into the sulbap, so there was plenty of it and it was perfect for finishing the meal!

It was loaded with big pieces of meat, plus plenty of tofu and vegetables, so we enjoyed a seriously filling meal haha. If you’re looking for a great Korean BBQ restaurant in Guwol-dong, I highly recommend visiting Sip Sam Dae! (I actually talked it up to a friend.) From premium beef ribs and beef to black pork Iberico, you can enjoy a range of meats, and the sets include doenjang sulbap, making it very satisfying for a company dinner or family meal too! Personally, I was especially pleased that it’s a Korean BBQ place with parking in Guwol-dong!! This was Sip Sam Dae near Arts Center Station, a restaurant I definitely want to revisit♥