Hwanggeumori
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About
Casual neighborhood duck barbecue spot near Seokgye Station, serving fresh duck roas, spicy marinated duck, and complimentary duck soup.
Tucked away near Seokgye Station in Nowon-gu’s Wolgye-dong, Hwanggeum Ori is a neighborhood dining room that thrives on shared communal meals. With large tables suited for multi-generational families and annual community year-end banquets, it functions as a dependable local fixture centered entirely around duck. The menu divides neatly into two primary paths: unseasoned duck roast (*saeng-ori jumulleok*) and spicy marinated duck (*yangnyeom jumulleok*), both typically ordered by the whole bird (*hanmari*). The raw duck arrives prepped for the hot grill alongside an assortment of fresh vegetables to temper the meat’s richness. A distinct banchan touch here is the sliced pickled cucumber—crisp, refreshing, and low on salt—which cuts smoothly through the rendered duck fat. Staff handle most of the grilling at the table, leaving diners to simply flip the pieces occasionally until the meat turns golden and tender. The unseasoned duck grills up cleanly with a savory, unadorned profile suitable for children and adults alike, while the red-hued marinated version delivers bolder, spiced heat across the tabletop. Dining here follows an established rhythm. As the grilled meat begins to dwindle, the kitchen transitions the meal into its second act by serving *ori-tang*, a rich and peppery duck carcass soup brought bubbling to the table. Once the broth has done its warming work, the remaining pan drippings and savory fond are put to use for fried rice (*bokkeumbap*), crisped against the hot flat-top surface. Unfussy and rooted in classic South Korean neighborhood hospitality, Hwanggeum Ori prioritizes a well-rehearsed course format. From the sizzle of the griddle to the communal ladle in the soup pot, it delivers a deeply comforting duck feast designed for lingering group gatherings.
Menu
- Fresh Duck Roast₩35,000
- Fried Rice
- 양념주물럭 (1마리)₩62,000
- 훈제 (1마리)₩62,000
- Assorted Beef Offal Platter₩75,000
- 능이버섯백숙₩75,000
- Herbal Duck Baeksuk₩72,000
- 백숙 (반마리)₩39,000
Local tips
- Staff helps grill the duck meat on the griddle.
- Complimentary duck stew (ori-tang) is served after finishing the meat.
- Save room to finish your meal with fried rice cooked on the grill.
Details
- Seokgye Station