Mabong Yangkkochi Maebong Branch
마봉양꼬치 매봉점
About
Lively lamb skewer specialist near Maebong Station known for thick, juicy meat roasted automatically over charcoal alongside varied guobaorou.
Tucked into the backstreets near Maebong Station and Yangjaecheon, this lively Dogok-dong dining spot is often recognized by its striking exterior sign reading "Go Yang-kkochi," though longtime regulars know it as Mabong Yang-kkochi. Despite the playful naming duality, the identity at the tables remains unchanged. It is a bustling neighborhood haunt where charcoal smoke drifts over closely packed tables filled with local office gatherings, families, and after-work drinkers. The house draw is the signature Mabong lamb skewers. Arriving notably thick and plump compared to standard skewers, the meat turns over automated tabletop roasters until rendered and juicy. Diners season each bite using four distinct powders set at the table: classic cumin (*ziran*), pungent wasabi, curry powder, and *chwallyo*, a vibrant red spice blend that brings a sharper, savory heat. To cut through the rich lamb fat, the kitchen provides refilled saucers of crisp roasted peanuts and deeply seasoned *jjasae* (pickled mustard stem). Beyond the revolving skewers, the menu branches into savory shared plates and crisp fry-ups. While sweet-and-sour battered pork *ggwabaorou* remains the standby—available in striking variations like black and roasted soybean powder *injeolmi* styles—others opt for the fried eggplant coated in a sweet and salty glaze, or premium aged lamb chops. Finishing off the meal with a warm bowl of *ongmyeon* (corn noodles) in spicy broth is the standard ritual before heading out. The dining room is compact, creating an energetic tavern ambiance with beer glasses clinking at peak hours. Diners can pair their lamb with draft Tsingtao or non-alcoholic alternatives. Because lines form quickly right around six in the evening and reservation placards claim much of the dining room, securing a table in advance is wise. Valet parking is available right in front of the door for those driving in.
Menu
- Mabong Lamb Skewers₩17,000
- Black Guobaorou₩21,000
- Guobaorou₩19,000
- Corn Noodles₩9,000
- new) 인절미 꿔바로우₩21,000
- 고급숙성양갈비₩27,000
- Lamb Sirloin Skewers₩25,000
- Eggplant Dish₩18,000
- Malatang₩17,000
- new) 누룽지 마파두부 가격₩17,000
Local tips
- Peak dinner hours after 6 PM fill up quickly; book ahead via Naver Booking.
- Valet parking is available right in front of the shop for 3,000 KRW.
- The outdoor signage may say 'Goyang Kkochi' (고양꼬치), though it is the same restaurant.
- Four kinds of dry seasonings including wasabi, cumin, curry, and chwalryo are provided at each table.
Details
- Maebong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 15:00–23:00
- Monday
- 15:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 15:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 15:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 15:00–23:00
- Friday
- 15:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 15:00–23:00