Ratings
Review split — 12,825 on Korean platforms, 3,028 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 ★ 4.3 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A Sindang-dong pork house near Yaksu Station working with thick bone-in cuts — bonsamgyeop at ₩19,000 for 150g, deungmoksal ₩24,000, nunkkot moksal ₩23,000 — and an ₩8,000 kimchi jjigae as the standard finish. Hanwoo yukhoe is on the same menu at ₩36,000. Open 11:30 to 23:00 daily. Japanese and English-language guides have both placed BLACKPINK here after a concert, and BTS's Jimin and Jungkook among earlier visitors.
Busy times
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Order this
Know before you go
₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Cuts ₩19,000–24,000 per 150g; kimchi jjigae ₩8,000
Daily 11:30–23:00
Expect lines
One of Seoul’s most famous pork houses — expect an open-run queue at peak, and CatchTable slots go fast.
Walk-in
Walk-in only, no reservation system. Certain pork belly cuts may only be served from two orders (not a confirmed house rule); whole-pork kimchi jjigae (₩8,000) is a reliable solo option regardless.
Sindang-dong, Jung-gu
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Good to know
What is Geumdwaeji Sikdang?
Geumdwaeji Sikdang is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Sindang-dong, Seoul, operating since 2011. The dish to order is Bone-in samgyeopsal.
Do I need a reservation at Geumdwaeji Sikdang?
No — Geumdwaeji Sikdang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Walk-in only, no reservation system. Certain pork belly cuts may only be served from two orders (not a confirmed house rule); whole-pork kimchi jjigae (₩8,000) is a reliable solo option regardless.
How long is the wait at Geumdwaeji Sikdang?
At Geumdwaeji Sikdang: One of Seoul’s most famous pork houses — expect an open-run queue at peak, and CatchTable slots go fast.
How much does Geumdwaeji Sikdang cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Geumdwaeji Sikdang. Cuts ₩19,000–24,000 per 150g; kimchi jjigae ₩8,000
Can I order at Geumdwaeji Sikdang without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Geumdwaeji Sikdang 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.
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