Seongmin Yangkkochi Seodaemun Branch
성민양꼬치 서대문점
About
Popular lamb skewer and Chinese dish specialist near Seodaemun Station, known for juicy skewers over charcoal and classic stir-fried dishes.
Tucked inside an alley just a short walk from Seodaemun Station’s Exit 2, Seongmin Lamb Skewers has built a devoted following that spans from nostalgic university alumni to neighboring office workers. The spacious dining room—fitted with tidy, charcoal-filled tabletop roasters and touchscreen ordering pads—rapidly fills on weekday evenings, humming with the conviviality of after-work gatherings and late-night revelers until past midnight. The core draw is the skewered lamb, cut into neat, uniform cubes displaying a pristine balance of vivid red meat and white fat. Free from tough tendons or pungent gaminess, the meat locks into the automated rotating grill over glowing coals, turning until the rendered fat bubbles into a thin, crisp crust. Fresh off the fire, the tender bites yield clean juices that melt instantly without greasiness. While the skewers hold enough inherent sweetness to eat unadorned, diners generously roll them across saucers of cumin, chili powder, and crushed sesame, following each bite with raw onion, pickled radish, and cold sips of Tsingtao or soju. Beyond the charcoal grill, the kitchen proves its mettle across a wide lineup of northeastern Chinese stir-fries and classics. Eggplant dishes dominate diner tables: the stir-fried eggplant (*gaji-bokkeum*), glossed with potato in rich sauce, and silky fish-fragrant eggplant (*eohyang gaji*) are enduring hits alongside glistening *jisansian*. Larger groups frequently anchor their orders with sizzling pots of seafood scorched-rice soup (*samseon nurungji-tang*), sauced-drenched *kkobaerou* (crispy sweet-and-sour pork), or a spicy, comforting bowl of mapo tofu ladled over steamed rice. Whether sitting down for a long-form team dinner over skewered meats or placing a neighborhood delivery order late in the evening, Seongmin Lamb Skewers delivers swift service, dependable butchery, and honest wok work that keeps the Seodaemun district coming back.
Menu
- Lamb Skewers₩17,000
- Guobaorou₩16,000
- Stir-fried Eggplant₩13,000
- 양갈비살 (10개)₩16,000
- Lamb Ribs₩18,000
- 고급갈비 (3대)₩25,000
- Smashed Cucumber₩10,000
- Seasoned Dried Tofu₩10,000
- 해물탕면₩6,000
- Hot Noodle Soup₩5,000
Local tips
- Order conveniently via tablet terminals placed at each table.
- Popular for after-work gatherings, so arrive early to avoid evening peak waits.
- Open late until 1:00 AM, making it great for late-night meals or drinks.
Details
- Seodaemun Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 13:00–01:00
- Monday
- 13:00–01:00
- Tuesday
- 13:00–01:00
- Wednesday
- 13:00–01:00
- Thursday
- 13:00–01:00
- Friday
- 13:00–01:00
- Saturday
- 13:00–01:00