Ratings
Review split — 723 on Korean platforms, 7 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 ★ 3.7 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
An outdoor-seating (yajang) pork belly grill tucked in a narrow Euljiro alley near the Nogari-golmok drinking district, with a distant view of Namsan Tower from its patio tables. The menu stays simple — fresh pork belly, gochujang-marinated pork belly, beef short rib slices, and pork skin — with self-serve ramyeon and doenjang-rice bibimbap to close. Weekday visits are typically walk-in; weekend evenings can draw a short wait as the spot has grown in popularity. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Fresh pork belly, pork ribs or chadolbagi ₩16,000 a portion; so-galbisal ₩20,000 (2026)
10:00-22:00 (break 15:00-17:00), Sat 11:00-23:00, closed Sundays
Short waits at peak
Weekday visits are usually walk-in; weekend evenings can draw a short wait (a couple of parties ahead) as the spot has grown in popularity.
Walk-in
Outdoor patio (yajang) seating; weekend nights sometimes have a short wait.
Euljiro, Jung-gu
중구 을지로20길 10-7 (인현동1가,(지상1층)) — 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✓ — 서울사람 99%는 모르는 숨은 야장집 2026-05-18
Good to know
What is Mongdorine?
Mongdorine is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Euljiro, Seoul, operating since 2007. The dish to order is Fresh pork belly (saeng-samgyeopsal).
Do I need a reservation at Mongdorine?
No — Mongdorine is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Outdoor patio (yajang) seating; weekend nights sometimes have a short wait.
How long is the wait at Mongdorine?
At Mongdorine: Weekday visits are usually walk-in; weekend evenings can draw a short wait (a couple of parties ahead) as the spot has grown in popularity.
How much does Mongdorine cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Mongdorine. Fresh pork belly, pork ribs or chadolbagi ₩16,000 a portion; so-galbisal ₩20,000 (2026)
Can I order at Mongdorine without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Mongdorine 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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