Reserved Korean BBQ platter and kimchi noodles at Hanam Doeji Jip

I went to Hanam Doeji Jip, a well-known Korean BBQ spot near Seokgye Station~! Hanam Doeji Jip is known for great meat, friendly staff who grill it for you, a clean space and good service — anyone who's been knows this, but visiting again after a while, I was impressed all over again. ❤️

A Korean BBQ favorite near Seokgye Station: Hanam Doeji Jip

Seokgye Station is a busy area with plenty of BBQ spots and places to eat. But this time I really wanted to eat great meat comfortably, so I chose Hanam Doeji Jip Seokgye branch~!

• 📍 Address: 17 Seokgye-ro 9-gil, 1st floor, Nowon-gu, Seoul
• ⏰ Hours: Weekdays 16:00-23:00 / Weekends 12:00-23:00 (break time 15:00-16:30)

I hate waiting, so I made a reservation, and when we arrived, delicious-looking side dishes were already set out at our table.

Assorted platter, special platter, or couple set — what to order

I debated between the special platter, the assorted platter, and the couple set.

• Special Platter: pork jowl 300g, skirt meat 150g, outer skirt 150g (₩68,000)
• Assorted Platter: raw pork belly 180g, premium neck 180g, raw short rib 240g (₩49,000)
• Couple Set: pork belly 270g, pork jowl 150g, doenjang jjigae, rice (₩50,000)

After going back and forth, since we really wanted good pork belly, we decided on the assorted platter~!

There are plenty of à la carte and side menu options too, so you can order whatever you like. We also got kimchi noodle soup and steamed rice as sides. After ordering, we took our time looking over the banchan (side dishes).

Familiar but always welcome pork belly companions 😁😋 The neatly arranged side dishes only raised our expectations more.

Thick pre-seared meat, grilled by the staff

After a short wait, thick pre-seared meat came out. I took a photo before the staff started grilling it. My husband usually does the grilling at home, but he doesn't even like doing it, so it was really nice to sit back after work and let someone else grill for us.

Once the pre-seared meat arrives, the staff put it straight on the grill and cut it piece by piece into bite-sized portions as they cooked. The cuts are especially thick, so it's perfect when you're really craving good meat. You can tell from the photos alone that it's quality meat. Hanam Doeji Jip really is the spot for great BBQ near Seokgye Station.

The grill's heat was strong too, so even though we arrived starving, the meat cooked faster than expected! High heat can risk burning the meat, but the staff kept a close eye on it the whole time, so it came out golden outside and juicy inside — really delicious. (They must get proper training for this kind of thing 👍)

Thick meat, high heat, and the staff's grilling skill combined to cook the meat beautifully!

The first bite, dipped in just salt

Finally, I tried the piece of meat I'd been waiting for! (They told us to try it with just salt first, so that's what I did) The juices spread through with real moisture, the flavor was rich and savory. The meat was so thick it filled my mouth, and with the subtle smoky char on top, I understood exactly why they told us to start with just salt. Thin slices need extra toppings, but with thick meat like this, the meat itself fills your mouth — it really feels like eating meat properly 🙌

Grilled kimchi and kimchi noodle soup combo

When we wanted to grill some kimchi, the staff grilled it perfectly for us. That kind of attentive service was great, and the combination of savory meat with tangy grilled kimchi was seriously delicious! This pairing was honestly the highlight — my husband and I both loved it the most.

The kimchi noodle soup (kimchi-mari guksu) we ordered as a side was also tasty. The portion was generous enough to share between the two of us, and it worked well as a palate refresher between bites of meat! The cold broth with tangy kimchi flavor felt clean and light — the perfect combo with the rich, fatty meat.

How was it as a couple's dinner after work?

When you're stressed, meat is the answer! Lately, work stress has left me not even wanting to cook, so getting to enjoy meat grilled by someone else while chatting with my husband felt precious. Walking home full afterward felt great too — if you're looking for a good BBQ spot near Seokgye Station, I recommend Hanam Doeji Jip Seokgye branch!