Ratings
Review split — 545 on Korean platforms, 70 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 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A roughly 30-year-old neighborhood charcoal grill near Hoegi Station serving a short, focused menu built around grilled pork jowl (ppolttagu) and beef skirt/hanger steak (anchangsal), plus raw beef tartare (yuk-sashimi). It draws regular waits on weekend and weekday evenings, with staff keeping an in-person paper waitlist rather than phone or app reservations. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Ppolttagu ₩15,000 per person; anchangsal or yuk-sashimi ₩21,000 per person (Kakao Map, 2026-08)
Walk-in
No phone or app reservations taken — on busy evenings/weekends, staff keep a paper waitlist where you write your party size and phone number in person on arrival. No minimum-party-size requirement found in verification signals.
Hwigyeong-dong, Dongdaemun
동대문구 망우로16길 5 (휘경동,(휘경중길 3)) — 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✓ — 무려 30년 동안 범상치 않은 메뉴를 팔아 온 진짜배기 로컬 맛집 + ????? 2021-08-23
Good to know
What is Janggun Ppolttagu Charcoal Grill?
Janggun Ppolttagu Charcoal Grill is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Hwigyeong-dong, Seoul, operating since 1999. The dish to order is Ppolttagu (grilled pork jowl/cheek).
Do I need a reservation at Janggun Ppolttagu Charcoal Grill?
No — Janggun Ppolttagu Charcoal Grill is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No phone or app reservations taken — on busy evenings/weekends, staff keep a paper waitlist where you write your party size and phone number in person on arrival. No minimum-party-size requirement found in verification signals.
How much does Janggun Ppolttagu Charcoal Grill cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Janggun Ppolttagu Charcoal Grill. Ppolttagu ₩15,000 per person; anchangsal or yuk-sashimi ₩21,000 per person (Kakao Map, 2026-08)
Can I order at Janggun Ppolttagu Charcoal Grill without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Janggun Ppolttagu Charcoal Grill 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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