Wonjo Chogajip
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About
A 24-hour retro barbecue spot near Apgujeong Rodeo with a cozy, traditional thatched-cottage exterior serving pork ribs, samgyeopsal, and hearty stews.
Just a minute’s walk from Apgujeong Rodeo Station’s Exit 5, Wonjo Chogajib stands in stark contrast to the sleek boutiques and modern cafés that surround it. Built to resemble a rustic thatched-roof cottage with creeping vines over the entrance, this enduring barbecue fixture transports diners straight to the atmosphere of an old countryside house. Inside, the spacious dining room features round metal grill tables, wall-mounted menus, generous spacing between tables, and an unhurried, lived-in feel that keeps locals returning at all hours. Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, it functions seamlessly as a quiet lunch spot, a sprawling space for group gatherings, or a late-night refuge for post-drinking meals. The menu covers both beef and pork, ranging from Hanwoo sirloin to staple barbecue cuts. The seasoned pork ribs (dwaeji galbi) are a reliable anchor: marinated deeply in a classic sweet-and-savory sauce, the meat chars over the grill with an appetizing caramel color. Thick-cut fresh pork shoulder (saeng moksal) is another standout, displaying even marbling and crisping over charcoal to yield a rich, chewy bite. The spread of complimentary side dishes is notably generous and readily replenished by the accommodating hosts. Diners receive scallion salad, fresh lettuce wraps, kimchi, garlic, macaroni-corn salad, cabbage banchan, and occasionally items like buchimgae (savory pancake) and raw marinated crab (gejang). To balance the rich cuts of grilled meat, tables frequently add bowls of icy mul-naengmyeon (cold noodles) or an aromatic doenjang jjigae filled with zucchini to cut through the grease. Rounding out the options are hearty Korean staples like beef soup (sogogi gukbap) and brisket doenjang jjigae, making Wonjo Chogajib an unfussy, welcoming fixture that keeps its retro Seoul charm intact in the middle of modern Gangnam.
Menu
- Marinated Pork Ribs₩17,000
- Grilled Pork Neck₩17,000
- Fresh Pork Belly₩17,000
- Beef Brisket Soybean Paste Stew₩10,000
- Cold Broth Noodles₩10,000
- Soybean Paste Stew₩8,000
- Hanwoo Fresh Sirloin₩40,000
- Marinated Beef King Ribs₩40,000
- Korean Beef Tartare₩30,000
- Hanwoo Beef Brisket₩27,000
- Beef Rib Meat₩22,000
- Pork Jowl₩20,000
Local tips
- Open 24 hours year-round, making it great for late-night drinking or early morning meals.
- Parking is available directly in front of the restaurant for 2 to 3 cars.
- Side dishes are generous and refillable upon request.
- Located just a 1-minute walk from Apgujeong Rodeo Station exit 5.
Details
- Apgujeongrodeo Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 00:00–23:00
- Monday
- 00:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 00:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 00:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 00:00–23:00
- Friday
- 00:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 00:00–23:00