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The best barbecue in Seoul
Start with Geumdwaeji Sikdang in Sindang-dong, Jung-gu for pork belly grilled over coal briquettes, Yukjeon Sikdang in Dongdaemun for thick-cut samgyeopsal and Eunjujung in Eulji-ro, Jung-gu (Bangsan Market alleys) for grilled pork belly at dinner. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.
- Geumdwaeji SikdangSindang-dong, Jung-gu · Samgyeopsal
Get: Pork belly grilled over coal briquettes
Michelin Bib Gourmand with firm, meaty YBD pork on cast iron; no reservations, long queues.
- Yukjeon SikdangDongdaemun · Samgyeopsal
Get: Thick-cut samgyeopsal
Tender, juicy pork a reviewer calls Seoul's best; arrive early for a seat.
- EunjujungEulji-ro, Jung-gu (Bangsan Market alleys)
Get: Grilled pork belly at dinner
Lunchtime stew spot that turns to pork belly in the evening.
- Woo Lae OakEuljiro, Jung-gu · Korean barbecue
Get: Mul naengmyeon and bulgogi
Serving Pyeongyang noodles since 1946; Michelin-listed and still the reference.
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Where is the best barbecue in Seoul?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Geumdwaeji Sikdang (Sindang-dong, Jung-gu), Yukjeon Sikdang (Dongdaemun) and Eunjujung (Eulji-ro, Jung-gu (Bangsan Market alleys)). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Geumdwaeji Sikdang, get pork belly grilled over coal briquettes. At Yukjeon Sikdang, get thick-cut samgyeopsal. At Eunjujung, get grilled pork belly at dinner. At Woo Lae Oak, get mul naengmyeon and bulgogi.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Seoul: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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