Ratings
Review split — 662 on Korean platforms, 43 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 ★ 3.9 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A mountain-valley grill house tucked into the Bukhansan foothills in Suyu-dong, reached by a roughly 15-20 minute hike from the nearest trailhead parking. Known for whole and seasoned grilled pork skirt steak (galmaegisal), handmade tofu, and acorn jelly, with a daily hangover soup (haejang-guk). A favorite stop for hikers coming down from Bukhansan; weekend waits of 45 minutes to 2 hours are common since there is no reservation system. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Order this
Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Galmaegisal, plain or marinated, ₩15,000 per 150g; haejangguk ₩9,000 on Sundays; tofu or acorn jelly ₩5,000 (2026)
Wed-Fri 11:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 07:00-20:00, closed Mondays
Expect lines
Weekend and post-hike waits commonly run 45 minutes to 2 hours; no reservation system.
Walk-in
No reservations — walk-in only. Reachable by a roughly 15-20 minute hike from the nearest parking/trailhead; weekend and lunchtime waits are long since seating is limited.
Suyu-dong, Gangbuk
강북구 4.19로21길 4 (수유동) — show this to your taxi driver
Photos
Photos provided by the restaurant
Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 산속에 숨어있는 운치 오져버린 식당, 수십년간 숨어있다 이제서야 난리난 화제의 맛집, 착한 가격의 힐링쩌는 서울 노포식당 가성비 맛집 [북한산 인수재 / 청화가든] 2020-12-01
Good to know
What is Bukhansan Insujae?
Bukhansan Insujae is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Suyu-dong, Seoul, operating since 1993. The dish to order is Tonggalmaegi-sal (whole grilled pork skirt steak).
Do I need a reservation at Bukhansan Insujae?
No — Bukhansan Insujae is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No reservations — walk-in only. Reachable by a roughly 15-20 minute hike from the nearest parking/trailhead; weekend and lunchtime waits are long since seating is limited.
How long is the wait at Bukhansan Insujae?
At Bukhansan Insujae: Weekend and post-hike waits commonly run 45 minutes to 2 hours; no reservation system.
How much does Bukhansan Insujae cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Bukhansan Insujae. Galmaegisal, plain or marinated, ₩15,000 per 150g; haejangguk ₩9,000 on Sundays; tofu or acorn jelly ₩5,000 (2026)
Can I order at Bukhansan Insujae without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Bukhansan Insujae 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:
🚶 14minMapo Gamjaguk 마포감자국
Gamjaguk (potato soup)
🚶 16minJiwoojeong 지우정
Fresh Hanwoo Sirloin
🚶 2.6kmSomunnan Sungokju 소문난순곡주
Makgeolli & Bar Snacks
🚶 3.4kmSikyung Yangkkochi 시경양꼬치
Yang-galbi (grilled lamb chops)
More galmaegisal (grilled pork skirt meat):
Last checked ·