Jeongseon
정선
About
Long-running Korean barbecue restaurant in Suseo-dong's Gungmaeul specializing in grilled pork ribs and comforting home-style side dishes.
Tucked into the historic dining pocket of Gungmaeul near Suseo Station, Jeongseon is a longstanding neighborhood fixture that has served traditional Korean barbecue for over two decades. Overlooking the quiet streets of southern Gangnam, this airy, second-floor dining hall fills quickly during evenings and weekends with multigenerational families gathered around sprawling tables. The undisputed centerpiece of the menu is the *wang galbi* (pork king ribs). Sliced thick into generous 300-gram portions, the pork carries a nostalgic, sweet-savory marinade that recalls old-school neighborhood barbecue halls. Diners are spared the heat and smoke of the table grill, as the staff takes charge of grilling the meat over charcoal, delivering tender, glossy, and caramelized cuts straight to the table. Beyond the signature pork, the kitchen prepares a broad repertoire of classic comfort foods, including beef ribs, bulgogi, braised *galbijjim*, and weekday stone-pot rice (*nutritious dolsotbap*). A colorful spread of banchan sets a home-style tone before the meat arrives. Plates of sweet-and-sour pickled onions, fresh tossed *geotjeori*, dotorimuk (acorn jelly), crisp salad, and pungent spicy raw crab (*yangnyeom gejang*) crowd the table. Diners typically round out the meal with bowls of comforting doenjang-jjigae paired with white rice, or chilled bowls of mul-naengmyeon to cut through the rich barbecue glaze. Meals wrap up with thoughtful, traditional touches—cold barley tea to start, followed by complimentary cups of sweet chilled *sikhye*, tea, or ice cream for visiting children. While street parking is an option, on-site valet makes navigating the tucked-away enclave simple. Unfussy, dependable, and tuned to the rhythms of local family gatherings, Jeongseon remains a reliable neighborhood retreat for comforting charcoal-grilled ribs.
Menu
- Grilled Pork King Ribs₩26,000
- Doenjang Jjigae with Rice₩3,000
- 생갈비 (280g)₩55,000
- 양념갈비 (280g)₩43,000
- 광양불고기 (140g)₩37,000
- 옛날불고기 (200g)₩37,000
- 꽃살 (180g)₩40,000
- 포크왕갈비 (300g)₩24,000
- 갈비찜 (500g) (2인이상)₩35,000
- 불고기전골 (200g) (2인이상)₩26,000
- 영양돌솥밥 (2인이상)₩19,000
Local tips
- Staff grill the pork ribs for you, making dining effortless and smoke-free.
- Valet parking is available for 3,000 KRW, or you can self-park on the street if spots are open.
- On weekends and public holidays, the popular Yeongyang Dolsotbap (nutritious stone pot rice) is only available until 16:00.
- Seats fill up quickly on weekend evenings, so calling ahead to reserve is recommended for groups.
Details
- Suseo Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–21:00
- Monday
- 11:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- —
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:00
- Friday
- 11:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–21:00