Ratings
Review split — 3,759 on Korean platforms, 718 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 ★ 4.6 across 1 source (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Chowon is a Namyeong-dong hanwoo restaurant near Sukdae Ipgu Station, built around its beef tongue (useol) and hanwoo jumulleok (marinated beef stir-fry). It has carried a Blue Ribbon Survey listing for five consecutive years and regularly draws long weekend lines for a table; Sung Si-kyung featured it on Muktende.
Busy times
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Know before you go
₩₩₩ · Over ₩40,000 per person
Hanwoo jumulleok ₩38,000 per 130g serving; noodles/naengmyeon ₩7,000–9,000 (DiningCode menu, 2026-07)
Daily 12:00–23:00/23:30, last order 22:30, no break time
Expect lines
Reviewers report 40-minute-plus waits on weekends; one weekday visit needed no wait at all.
Walk-in
Priced per portion — solo diners can order the premium beef tongue (₩38,000) or the marinated snow-flake beef (₩48,000) as single servings.
Namyeong-dong, Yongsan
용산구 한강대로80길 7 (남영동) — 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.
- Sung Si-kyung's Muktende✓ — [sub] 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 남영동 초원 2024-04-26
Good to know
What is Chowon?
Chowon is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Namyeong-dong, Seoul, operating since 1997. The dish to order is Teuksang useol (premium beef tongue).
Do I need a reservation at Chowon?
No — Chowon is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Priced per portion — solo diners can order the premium beef tongue (₩38,000) or the marinated snow-flake beef (₩48,000) as single servings.
How long is the wait at Chowon?
At Chowon: Reviewers report 40-minute-plus waits on weekends; one weekday visit needed no wait at all.
How much does Chowon cost per person?
Expect over ₩40,000 per person at Chowon. Hanwoo jumulleok ₩38,000 per 130g serving; noodles/naengmyeon ₩7,000–9,000 (DiningCode menu, 2026-07)
Can I order at Chowon without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Chowon 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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Gamja-jeon (potato pancake)
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