Ratings
Review split — 1,470 on Korean platforms, 418 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 4.2 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Buil Galmaegi is a Jamsil-area grilled meat institution open since 1983, known for specialty cuts sold by the portion — pork galmaegisal (skirt meat), beef tongue, jebichuri, and grilled ox tail among them. Seating runs almost entirely on reservation, with tables through CatchTable often booked out weeks ahead, especially on weekends. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩₩₩ · Over ₩40,000 per person
Beef and pork specialty cuts priced individually per portion, from ~15,000 won (galmaegisal) up to ~48,000 won (jebichuri); corkage fee charged per bottle (2025-2026).
17:00-22:00, closed Sundays
Expect lines
Reservations via CatchTable are essential and often booked out weeks ahead, especially for weekend slots; walk-in seats fill fast and late walk-ins are frequently turned away.
Reservation
Runs on a near-mandatory reservation system via CatchTable; walk-in seats are limited and often full. Solo diners can order galmaegisal (170g, domestic pork) for ₩17,000 as a single portion.
Samjeon-dong, Songpa
송파구 삼전로13길 4 (잠실동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 예약 없이는 못 먹는 35년 넘은 동네 고깃집, 비싼데도 사람이 꽉 차는 집, 서울 노포식당 고기 맛집 [송파 부일갈매기] 2020-07-20
Good to know
What is Buil Galmaegi?
Buil Galmaegi is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Samjeon-dong, Seoul, operating since 1983. The dish to order is Galmaegisal (grilled pork skirt/diaphragm steak).
Do I need a reservation at Buil Galmaegi?
Yes — Buil Galmaegi is reservation-based. Runs on a near-mandatory reservation system via CatchTable; walk-in seats are limited and often full. Solo diners can order galmaegisal (170g, domestic pork) for ₩17,000 as a single portion.
How long is the wait at Buil Galmaegi?
At Buil Galmaegi: Reservations via CatchTable are essential and often booked out weeks ahead, especially for weekend slots; walk-in seats fill fast and late walk-ins are frequently turned away.
How much does Buil Galmaegi cost per person?
Expect over ₩40,000 per person at Buil Galmaegi. Beef and pork specialty cuts priced individually per portion, from ~15,000 won (galmaegisal) up to ~48,000 won (jebichuri); corkage fee charged per bottle (2025-2026).
Can I order at Buil Galmaegi without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Buil Galmaegi keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
Nearby:
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200 Degrees (Jamsil-saenae) 200도
Desserts
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