Gui Madang Bukgajwa Direct Store
구이마당 북가좌직영점
About
Neighborhood pork barbecue spot in Bukgajwa-dong famous for charcoal-pre-grilled thick pork belly paired with seasoned green onion kimchi.
Just off the Bulgwangcheon walking path in Bukgaja-dong, Mapo Gui Madang brings straightforward neighborhood energy to classic Korean barbecue. Bathed in daylight through large street-facing windows, the dining room avoids the greasy heaviness common to older grill houses. Widely spaced round tables, comfortable seating, and pristine natural stone grill plates make it an easy drop-in spot for dinner after an afternoon along the stream. The restaurant's signature thick-cut pork belly (tong-samgyeopsal) arrives first from the kitchen seared over Chiaksan oak charcoal. Pre-roasting locks in the juices while crisping the exterior, slashing the time meat spends sizzling at the table. Staff slice the thick, well-marbled cuts directly onto the heated stone slabs, letting guests quickly crisp the tender interior without scorching the meat. For a faster, old-school bite, thin ribbons of quick-frozen pork belly (naengdong-samgyeopsal) are equally popular, as are chewy pork entrails (tong-makchang) and spicy stir-fried baby octopus (bul-jjukumi). No cut should be eaten without the house side dishes. The centerpiece of the spread is their seasoned green onion kimchi (pa-kimchi), made with thirty years of house know-how. Pungent, sharply spiced, and lightly tangy, it cuts clean through rich pork fat when eaten raw. Grilling it directly in the pooling pork drippings on the stone, however, mellows the allium bite and turns the onions jammy and caramelized. A bubbling three-thousand-won soybean paste stew arrives laden with tofu, pork chunks, and vegetables, delivering a rich, savory broth that easily turns a bowl of rice into comforting doenjang-bap. Round out the meal with thick side choices like jjagyechi (ramen tossed with black bean sauce, cheese, and egg) or traditional fried rice tossed directly onto the greased stone slab. Paired with cold soju, this reliable Seodaemun pork joint keeps every promise of honest, value-driven Korean barbecue.
Menu
- Thick Pork Belly₩13,900
- Frozen Pork Belly₩9,900
- Thick Pork Neck₩13,900
- Spicy Baby Octopus₩13,900
- Pork Entrails (Makchang)₩13,900
- Soybean Paste Stew₩3,000
- Fried Rice₩5,000
- Chapagetti with Cheese and Egg₩5,000
- 생통삼겹살 (200g)₩13,900
- 생통목살 (200g)₩13,900
- 파채₩5,000
- Ramen₩9,000
Local tips
- Grill the signature green onion kimchi (pa-kimchi) in the pork fat on the stone plate.
- Thick pork belly and pork neck are pre-grilled over charcoal before arriving at your table.
- Parking is limited to about 3 cars next to the store, so public transit or nearby public parking is best.
Details
- Jeungsan Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 16:00–22:30
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 16:00–22:30
- Wednesday
- 16:00–22:30
- Thursday
- 16:00–22:30
- Friday
- 16:00–22:30
- Saturday
- 16:00–22:30