Ratings
Average ★ 4.3 across 1 source (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Ijo Galbi is a no-frills grill house near Sindang Station whose short menu, despite the name, centers on frozen pork belly rather than galbi — rounded out by a kkotgetang (blue crab stew) that reviewers often finish the meal with. Sung Si-kyung featured it on Meogeultende.
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Frozen samgyeopsal ₩13,000 for 160g; fresh samgyeopsal ₩18,000 for 200g; kkotge-tang ₩55,000 to share (Kakao Map, 2026-08)
17:30–24:00, closed Sundays
Expect lines
Reviewers describe 'considerable' waits and standing lines, especially evenings and weekends, since the Meogeultende episode aired.
Muhak-dong, Jung-gu
중구 무학동 58-0 — 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 신당역 이조갈비 2025-02-28
Good to know
What is Ijo Galbi?
Ijo Galbi is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Muhak-dong, Seoul, operating since 1998. The dish to order is Naengdong samgyeopsal (frozen pork belly).
Do I need a reservation at Ijo Galbi?
No — Ijo Galbi is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Ijo Galbi?
At Ijo Galbi: Reviewers describe 'considerable' waits and standing lines, especially evenings and weekends, since the Meogeultende episode aired.
How much does Ijo Galbi cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Ijo Galbi. Frozen samgyeopsal ₩13,000 for 160g; fresh samgyeopsal ₩18,000 for 200g; kkotge-tang ₩55,000 to share (Kakao Map, 2026-08)
Can I order at Ijo Galbi without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Ijo Galbi 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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