Ratings
Review split — 2,287 on Korean platforms, 298 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 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A longtime frozen-pork-belly specialist near Hapjeong Station in Seogyo-dong, open since 1995 and recognized as a certified 'good price' (chakan gagyeok) business for keeping menu prices low, with only a single price increase in roughly two decades since opening. The no-frills, old-school dining room draws steady evening and weekend crowds for its ogyeopsal (five-layer pork belly) and naengsam (frozen pork belly). Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Ogyeopsal or frozen samgyeopsal ₩10,000 a portion; doenjang-jjigae ₩6,000 (2026)
16:00-22:00, closed Sundays
Short waits at peak
Evening and weekend waits are common, especially after 7pm on weekdays when the dining room fills with office workers — arrive early if you can.
Walk-in
Walk-in generally possible earlier in the day; some visitors reserve ahead to avoid evening peak waits. Frozen five-layer pork belly is sold as a single portion for ₩10,000.
Seogyo-dong, Mapo
마포구 양화로7길 12 (서교동) — 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✓ — 아직도 이 가격에!? 이제 서울에 몇 없는 쥑이는 고깃집 2024-12-10
Good to know
What is Cheoni Ogyeopsal?
Cheoni Ogyeopsal is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Seogyo-dong, Seoul, operating since 1995. The dish to order is Ogyeopsal (five-layer pork belly).
Do I need a reservation at Cheoni Ogyeopsal?
No — Cheoni Ogyeopsal is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Walk-in generally possible earlier in the day; some visitors reserve ahead to avoid evening peak waits. Frozen five-layer pork belly is sold as a single portion for ₩10,000.
How long is the wait at Cheoni Ogyeopsal?
At Cheoni Ogyeopsal: Evening and weekend waits are common, especially after 7pm on weekdays when the dining room fills with office workers — arrive early if you can.
How much does Cheoni Ogyeopsal cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Cheoni Ogyeopsal. Ogyeopsal or frozen samgyeopsal ₩10,000 a portion; doenjang-jjigae ₩6,000 (2026)
Can I order at Cheoni Ogyeopsal without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Cheoni Ogyeopsal 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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Dwaeji Gomtang (pork bone soup)
🚶 3minSin Gimchi Saeng Samgyeopsal 신김치생삼겹살
Samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly)
🚶 4minSpacca Napoli 스파카 나폴리 합정
Wood-fired pizza
🚶 4minIgane Yangkkochi 이가네양꼬치 합정점
Lamb skewers
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