Seoul Korean BBQ: ₩83,000 rib and beef tartare set at Mapo Mokjang
In short
Mapo Mokjang is a charcoal-grill beef restaurant a 3-minute walk from Exit 3 of Mapo Station in Mapo, Seoul. On a Monday visit around 9pm, the beef tartare set (₩83,000) brought 600g of premium beef ribs plus 200g of Korean beef tartare, with the ribs split half plain and half marinated. Between the smoky charcoal-grilled ribs, the complimentary kimchi stew, cold noodles and the red bean shaved ice dessert, Mapo Mokjang made for a filling late dinner.
Good to know
- Address
- 45 Mapo-daero 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00, closed every Sunday
- Beef tartare set
- ₩83,000 (600g premium beef ribs + 200g Korean beef tartare)
- Beef tartare, à la carte
- 200g for ₩30,000 (extra portions available)
- Cold noodles (mul-naengmyeon)
- ₩6,000
- Rib style
- Plain or marinated ribs; half-and-half possible
- Parking
- Available in front of the restaurant
- Groups
- Up to 60 people
- Corkage
- Allowed (fee applies)
- Reservations
- Available through Naver Place
- Review event
- A Naver receipt review gets you a soju, highball or soft drink
- Price reference
- ₩83,000 ≈ $61.5 · ₩30,000 ≈ $22.5 · ₩6,000 ≈ $4.5 (2026-09-15)
as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026
Looking for something delicious for a late dinner near Mapo Station, I went to a spot famous as a beef BBQ restaurant near Mapo Station. It's a Mapo favorite where you can enjoy charcoal-grilled premium beef ribs and fresh beef tartare at a reasonable price. Close to Mapo Station and offering both plain and marinated ribs together, this is Mapo Mokjang.
Mapo Mokjang basics: hours, parking and group size
- Address: 45 Mapo-daero 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 ※ Closed every Sunday
- Parking available (in front of the restaurant)
- Corkage available (fee applies)
- Groups welcome (up to 60 people)
- Reservations available (Naver Place)
How to get to Mapo Mokjang from Mapo Station Exit 3
Mapo Mokjang, a beef BBQ restaurant in Seoul's Mapo Station area, sits a 3-minute walk from Exit 3. Close to the subway for easy access by public transit, and with parking available too, it's convenient whether you come by car or train.
The interior was bigger than expected with plenty of tables, so it seems like a good spot for group gatherings near Mapo Station too. It has a clean yet cozy, old-school feel.
Living up to its reputation as a well-known Mapo BBQ restaurant, even visiting around 9pm on a Monday, plenty of people were still dining. It seems like a good atmosphere for delicious beef and a drink even outside dinner rush, so anyone looking for a bar or restaurant in the Dohwa-dong area should check it out too.
Mapo Mokjang menu: premium beef ribs and Korean beef tartare
True to its identity as a beef BBQ restaurant near Mapo Station, the main dishes are Black Angus premium beef ribs and beef tartare (hoe). The ribs can be ordered plain or marinated, and desserts range from cold noodles that pair well with beef ribs to a nostalgic lunchbox-style doenjang stew. The Naver receipt review event offers a choice of soju, highball, or another drink.
Side dishes and the free kimchi stew at Mapo Mokjang
After ordering, they bring out lettuce for wraps along with pickles and onion sauce that go well with beef. Adding pickles and onion sauce while eating the ribs makes the flavor even better.
A crunchy cabbage salad also came out to whet the appetite. The bean sprout scallion salad served alongside really complemented the beef ribs too.
Hot charcoal is brought to the table right away. Ribs grilled over charcoal pick up a subtle smoky aroma, which built up the anticipation even more.
A kimchi stew comes standard, placed on the grill as well. Served in a big metal bowl, it's a pork kimchi stew.
Filled generously with big chunks of pork, aged kimchi, and tofu, it's a real rice thief. The broth is spicy and rich, going great alongside the beef ribs.
What comes in the ₩83,000 beef tartare set?
We ordered the beef tartare set so we could have both premium beef ribs and beef tartare together. It comes with 600g of premium beef ribs and 200g of beef tartare, priced at ₩83,000.
The 600g of premium beef ribs can be ordered plain or marinated, and half-and-half is possible too, so we ordered half plain, half marinated. Just looking at the color, you could tell the quality of the raw meat was good.
The beef tartare that comes with it is tossed with pear and served with an egg yolk on top. If ordered à la carte, an extra 200g portion is ₩30,000.
The red color alone conveyed freshness, and it was a great light bite before diving into the main beef course. It had that clean yet savory flavor characteristic of beef tartare, and it was delicious.
Charcoal-grilled plain ribs, good with just salt
The premium beef ribs, well-grilled over charcoal, were full of rich juice and savory flavor even dipped in just salt. True to its reputation as a beef BBQ restaurant near Mapo Station, the tender yet chewy texture of the ribs was great.
The premium beef ribs pair well with the crunchy texture and seasoning of the onion sauce. Partway through, we wanted rice, so we ordered a bowl right away. Warm white rice with ribs and pickled peppers is an unbeatable combination.
We tried wrapping the premium beef ribs in fresh lettuce. Adding onion sauce and scallion salad to the lettuce wrap makes it crunchy and clean-tasting.
Marinated premium ribs and ₩6,000 cold noodles
After finishing the plain ribs, it was time for the marinated ribs. Ribs coated in marinade need to be grilled carefully over the charcoal so they don't burn.
Perfectly grilled marinated premium beef ribs. Sweet and salty, with the marinade soaked into the meat and a subtle charcoal aroma, they're delicious even eaten plain.
We wrapped them in lettuce with bean sprouts and shredded scallions. Since these are marinated ribs, they pair even better with fresh lettuce.
But the combination that's a must with marinated ribs is mul-naengmyeon (cold noodles). The refreshing cold noodles with ice, priced at ₩6,000, come properly topped with pear and cucumber.
The pairing of sweet marinated ribs with cool cold noodles is a must-try. Eating the tangy cold noodles together with the marinated ribs makes for a clean finish.
Red bean shaved ice for dessert
While we were enjoying our meal, a kind staff member brought out red bean shaved ice (patbingsu). A cool, sweet dessert like this really showed the owner's thoughtfulness.
This old-school shaved ice with corn flakes and sweet rice cake powder tastes best mixed together well. From fresh tartare to delicious charcoal-grilled beef to a sweet dessert of shaved ice, it was a satisfying and enjoyable meal to end on.
Is Mapo Mokjang worth it? Final verdict
Mapo Mokjang, a beef BBQ restaurant near Mapo Station where you can enjoy charcoal-grilled premium beef ribs alongside fresh beef tartare. The high-quality Black Angus premium beef ribs had a tender yet chewy texture and plenty of juice, and the beef tartare was fresh and savory too.
The aged kimchi pork stew served alongside was spicy with great broth flavor, memorable both on its own and with rice. Being able to try plain and marinated ribs for two different flavors, plus a hearty red bean shaved ice dessert, makes this a great spot near Mapo Station for meals with friends or family, or for office workers looking to grab a soju after work.
If you're near Mapo Station looking for a delicious, filling beef meal, or searching for a beef BBQ restaurant near Mapo Station for a Mapo or Gongdeok company dinner, Mapo Mokjang could be a great choice.
Where it is
45 Mapo-daero 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 마포구 마포대로4길 45 마포목장
