Visited a local BBQ spot called Seonbiok tucked away in a little alley in Nakwon-dong, Jongno, Seoul.
They’ve got outdoor seating in a traditional street market vibe, and in this kind of weather — it’s absolutely perfect.
The menu includes charcoal-grilled pork ribs, yukhoe (Korean beef tartare), and sashimi.
You grill the meat yourself at the table, and once you pair it with soju, things start getting very fun.
The meat was juicy and well-marinated — dangerously good with alcohol.
Although it’s kind of hidden, the place was packed.
What I found interesting was the crowd — about half young people, half older locals,
all vibing together in this laid-back, noisy, delicious atmosphere.
I went with my dad and his friend, and… let’s just say we didn’t hold back.
We drank so much I honestly lost count.
We ended the night with Chamisul Red Cap (called “Bbal-ddoo” in Korean — 20% alcohol!),
and yeah… I completely knocked out. That stuff hits hard.
If you’re looking for a fun, local, and super Korean-style BBQ experience — this is it.
Highly recommend!
by Taeein
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Some excellent food in that area. Some amazing Buddhist monistary run restaurants in that neighborhood if you tire of alcohol and meat and want to try some more authentic old school common-people Korean fare.
Nakwon also has the music arcade, a vast building housing 100’s of vendors selling musical instruments and Insa-dong, the art neighborhood. Lots of calligraphy, watercolor, art vendors, some of the best street food in Seoul.