Cheonggiwa Town(euljiro Branch)
청기와타운 을지로점
About
LA-style Korean BBQ under blue roof tiles — galbi with Koreatown swagger, Euljiro edition.
Cheonggiwa Town's Euljiro branch imports LA Koreatown's barbecue swagger back to the motherland under its signature blue roof tiles — the reverse-migration concept that made the brand famous, serving Seoul galbi with American-Korean confidence. The house protocol is worth following: request the grilling service (staff cook and cut the galbi properly), then build the signature bite — Seoul galbi, sesame-leaf pesto, pickled radish, wasabi — which is the kitchen's intended flavor stack. The sides earn their menu space; the seasoned-radish fried rice and cold noodles are the recommended supporting cast rather than more meat. Logistics are Gangnam-grade despite the Euljiro address: Naver or CatchTable reservations are essential (weekends book out by 6pm), with the 11:30 opening and post-8pm slots as the walk-in windows. Corkage-free wine is the quiet perk. Koreatown's homecoming, done with polish.
Menu
- Beef Short Ribs₩31,000
- Seoul King Galbi₩31,000
- Suwon King Galbi₩31,000
- Kimchi Fried Rice₩13,000
- Cold Noodles
- Fresh Galbi₩36,000
- Seasoned Radish Fried Rice₩13,000
- Sashimi Cold Noodles
- Pork Galbi
- Cheonggiwa Doenjang Jjigae₩9,000
- Truffle Yukhoe
Local tips
- Reserve via Naver or CatchTable before visiting—weekends fully booked by 6 PM.
- Request grilling service: staff expertly cooks galbi to prevent burning and cuts meat into perfect bites.
- Try the signature combo: Seoul Galbi + sesame leaf pesto + pickled radish + wasabi for optimal flavor layers.
- Order 1-2 side dishes (seasoned radish fried rice or cold noodles) alongside galbi—not just additional meat.
- Arrive 11:30 AM opening or after 8 PM for shorter waits; corkage-free wine pairing available.
Details
- 을지로입구역
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–22:00
- Monday
- 11:30–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30–22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–22:00
- Friday
- 11:30–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–22:00