Cheonggiwa Garden Yeouido Branch
청기와가든 여의도점
About
Refined beef rib specialist in Yeouido featuring wet-aged grilled meats, attentive tableside cooking, private dining rooms, and corkage-free dining.
Perched on the second floor of the City Plaza building near Yeouido Station and IFC Mall, Cheonggiwa Garden operates as a polished haven for Korean beef and pork ribs in the center of Seoul’s bustling financial district. Stepping away from the crowded avenues, the space unfolds with sleek, modern interiors, gentle lighting, and generous spacing between tables. It is designed with private dining in mind, offering individual rooms that scale from intimate parties of two to sprawling company gatherings of thirty, complete with family-friendly touches like high chairs. The kitchen anchors its identity around precise aging and meticulous prep. Hand-selected beef undergoes low-temperature aging to coax out deep, tender flavors, while everyday marinades lean away from cloying sweetness. The Suwon-style *yangnyeom galbi* and signature marinated ribs arrive richly layered, accompanied by an upscale spread of banchan that features fresh dressed greens and spicy raw marinated crab (*yangnyeom gejang*). Diners seeking lighter midday fare turn to the Jeongseon *gondre* (seasoned thistle) stone-pot rice set paired with rich *doenjang jjigae*, alongside house-made noodles crafted from dough prepared directly on-site. Beyond the ingredients, Cheonggiwa Garden’s standout convenience is its end-to-end grilling service. Trained staff monitor the heat and expertly cook the ribs over the flame, trimming the meat right off the bone and resting slices along the grate's cooler edges so diners never have to contend with scorched marinades. Meals naturally close with generous bowls of cold noodles—either refreshing *mul naengmyeon* in iced broth or zesty *bibim naengmyeon*—which cut neatly through the richness of the barbecue. Factor in uncapped corkage-free policies for bringing your own wine and the ease of booking via Naver or CatchTable, and the restaurant serves as a seamless venue for corporate dinners and leisurely family feasts alike.
Menu
- Suwon Marinated Beef Ribs₩36,000
- Bon Marinated Ribs₩27,000
- Signature Fresh Ribs₩48,000
- Jeongseon Gondre Pot Rice Set₩22,000
- Striploin₩99,000
- Rib Meat₩35,000
- 수원식 갈비 (230g)₩35,000
- Pyongyang Naengmyeon₩14,000
- Spicy Cold Noodles₩14,000
- 생갈비 (200g)₩39,000
- 한돈 양념갈비 (250g)₩25,000
- 육회 (150g)₩35,000
Local tips
- Enjoy free corkage with no bottle limit (excluding drinks sold in-house).
- Staff grill all ribs to order at your table so you can dine effortlessly.
- Reserve via Naver or CatchTable to bypass peak-hour lunch and dinner waits.
- Private dining rooms range from 2 to 30 seats, ideal for groups and meetings.
- Check parking ahead; City Plaza lot may be closed, but One Sentinel provides 2 hours free.
Details
- Yeouido Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–22:00
- Monday
- 11:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–22:00
- Friday
- 11:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–22:00