Ratings
Review split — 447 on Korean platforms, 94 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 ★ 4.0 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Jiwoojeong is a no-frills Korean beef and pork grill near Gaori Station in Suyu-dong, holding a city 'fair-price' certification for keeping hanu (Korean beef) sirloin around 21,000 won per 180-200g order — well under typical Seoul beef-grill pricing. Alongside the grill, it runs a lunch menu of beef-bone soups: gukbap, galbitang, and ujokta. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Busy times
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Know before you go
₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Hanwoo sirloin ₩19,000; the two house pork cuts ₩9,000 and ₩10,000; hanwoo gukbap ₩8,000 (2026)
10:30-22:00, closed Sundays
Short waits at peak
Weekday afternoons are usually walk-in easy; weekend lunch and evening peaks can bring a short wait.
Walk-in
No reservations accepted; closed Sundays. Solo diners can order hanu gukbap (₩8,000) or hanu gomtang (₩9,000).
Suyu-dong, Gangbuk
강북구 삼각산로 130 (수유동,(가오리길 37)) — 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✓ — 말도 안되는 가격에 고퀄리티 한우를 파는 집 2023-08-22
Good to know
What is Jiwoojeong?
Jiwoojeong is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Suyu-dong, Seoul, operating since 1999. The dish to order is Hanu saeng-deungsim (raw-cut Korean beef sirloin, grilled at the table).
Do I need a reservation at Jiwoojeong?
No — Jiwoojeong is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No reservations accepted; closed Sundays. Solo diners can order hanu gukbap (₩8,000) or hanu gomtang (₩9,000).
How long is the wait at Jiwoojeong?
At Jiwoojeong: Weekday afternoons are usually walk-in easy; weekend lunch and evening peaks can bring a short wait.
How much does Jiwoojeong cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Jiwoojeong. Hanwoo sirloin ₩19,000; the two house pork cuts ₩9,000 and ₩10,000; hanwoo gukbap ₩8,000 (2026)
Can I order at Jiwoojeong without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Jiwoojeong 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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