Iljeomsa — Korean BBQ in Seocho-dong

Name: Iljeomsa
Address: 91 Banpo-daero 22-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Seoul, KR
Price range: $$

Ratings

Google: ★ 4 (598)
Naver: ★ 4.45 (1,935)
Kakao Map: ★ 3.3 (65)
DiningCode: 65/100 · ★ 3.5 (3)

Review split — 2,025 on Korean platforms, 598 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 ★ 3.8 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).

Why here

A Gyodae-area beef house built around one showpiece order: a hefty 700g plate of charcoal-grilled marinated so-galbisal, backed by buchaesal and charcoal-smoked samgyeopsal for those who want variety. What keeps regulars coming back is the self-serve bar of free fried egg, kimchijeon, and instant ramyeon refills alongside the meat — a rare combination at this price point that has made it a go-to office dinner and hoesik spot near Exit 14 of Gyodae Station. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).

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Order this

Know before you go

₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person

Marinated beef short rib ₩49,000 for 700g; buchaesal ₩49,000 for 500g; oak-smoked pork belly ₩39,000 for 700g (2026)

11:00-23:00 (break 15:00-17:00), open daily

Expect lines

Walk-in

Run on an in-store waiting list — expect a wait on evenings and weekends. Marinated beef short rib and flap steak are sold only in 700g–1.4kg portions with no single-serving option, so this isn't solo-friendly.

Seocho-dong, Seocho

서초구 반포대로22길 91 (서초동) — show this to your taxi driver

Open since 1989

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Who's featured this place

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Kim Three Meals✓ — 소고기 막 퍼주는 집! 심지어 계란후라이, 김치전, 라면은 그냥 무한 제공 2025-04-29

Good to know

What is Iljeomsa?

Iljeomsa is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Seocho-dong, Seoul, operating since 1989. The dish to order is Yangnyeom so-galbisal (marinated grilled beef short rib).

Do I need a reservation at Iljeomsa?

No — Iljeomsa is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Run on an in-store waiting list — expect a wait on evenings and weekends. Marinated beef short rib and flap steak are sold only in 700g–1.4kg portions with no single-serving option, so this isn't solo-friendly.

How much does Iljeomsa cost per person?

Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Iljeomsa. Marinated beef short rib ₩49,000 for 700g; buchaesal ₩49,000 for 500g; oak-smoked pork belly ₩39,000 for 700g (2026)

Can I order at Iljeomsa without Korean?

We haven't confirmed whether Iljeomsa 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.