Haeundae Yeontan Saenggalbi Jungnang-gu Branch

About

Retro-style Korean beef barbecue spot by Mukgol Station serving fresh Hanwoo cuts over smokey briquette fire.

Just a two-minute walk from Mukgol Station Exit 7, Haeundae Yeontan Saeng-galbi brings the unmistakable charm of an old-school barbecue joint to Jungnang District. The dining room holds roughly thirty seats arranged around circular stainless-steel tables, where genuine yeontan (coal briquettes) glow beneath disposable wire grills. Thoughtful protective heat guards wrap around each under-table burner, keeping patrons comfortable while the coals generate their intense, deep heat. Brightly lit and unpretentious, the room effortlessly shifts between lively neighborhood drinking den and casual family dinner spot. The kitchen focuses strictly on 100% domestic Hanwoo beef, offering prime cuts alongside well-regarded Jeju black pork belly and marinated pork ribs. Signature orders include the Premium Kkotgalbi (flower rib) and the Hanwoo Galbisal (rib meat), known for intricate marbling, tenderness, and clean beef flavor. For larger groups, the Hanwoo Hangeun (600g set) offers a comprehensive platter of kkotgalbi, sirloin, and rib meat alongside shishito peppers and king oyster mushrooms. Grilled over briquettes, the beef takes on a distinctive rustic char that pairs naturally with the provided flaky Maldon sea salt and wasabi. Sides pull their own weight rather than acting as mere table fillers. Banchan features pickled perilla leaves, pickled radish, seasoned shredded scallions, and a tart, punchy pa-kimchi (green onion kimchi) that cuts through the beef's rich fat. Guests frequently pair the meats with an order of Hanwoo doenjang jjigae—a deep, savory soybean paste stew loaded with beef and thick slabs of tofu, served with a bowl of rice. The towering, steamed gyeran-jjim arrives puffed high above the earthenware bowl, delivering a soft, savory bite. Rounding out the meal, the yukhoe bibimbap offers raw seasoned beef tossed with rice and fresh greens, making this briquette-fired destination well worth the wait during peak dinner rushes.

Menu

• Hanwoo Beef Rib Meat한우 갈비살₩24,900
• Premium Hanwoo Short Rib한우 프리미엄꽃갈비₩26,900
• Hanwoo Assorted Beef Set한우모듬₩109,000
• Hanwoo Soybean Paste Stew한우 된장찌개₩5,000
• Steamed Egg계란찜₩4,000
• Beef Tartare Bibimbap육회비빔밥₩12,000
• Beef Rib Meat갈비살
• Marinated Pork Ribs양념돼지갈비
• Jeju Black Pork Pork Belly제주흑돼지오겹살
• 돈목살
• Beef Sashimi육사시미
• Cold Noodles냉면

Details

Nearest station

Mukgol

Opening hours

Sunday

15:00–23:00

Monday

15:00–23:00

Tuesday

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Wednesday

15:00–23:00

Thursday

15:00–23:00

Friday

15:00–23:00

Saturday

15:00–23:00

16:00 - 24:00 (Last order 23:00, closed Tuesdays)