Ratings
Review split — 18,779 on Korean platforms, 1,985 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 ★ 4.2 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Montan is a Samgak-ji grill famous for udae galbi — a long-bone beef short rib finished over a straw fire — and long waits at busy times. Korean Englishman brought British teenagers here for their first taste. Check the current queue and reservation instructions before travelling.
Busy times
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₩₩₩ · Over ₩40,000 per person
Udae galbi (long-bone short rib) is the signature; a premium beef grill, roughly ₩40,000+ per person. Under the ₩120,000 ceiling.
12:00–22:00
Expect lines
Long waits are widely reported at busy times. Check the restaurant's current queue and reservation instructions before travelling.
Waitlist app (KR phone)
The current solo-entry and minimum-order rules are not stated in the public merchant sources checked. A dated official FAQ described reservation-table releases, but it is too old to establish current operations.
Hangangno 1-ga (Samgakji), Yongsan
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Korean Englishman — British Highschoolers try GIANT Korean Beef (몽탄) 2022-10-01
Good to know
What is Montan?
Montan is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Hangangno 1-ga (Samgakji), Seoul, operating since 2008. The dish to order is Udae galbi (long-bone beef short rib, straw-fire grilled).
How do I get into Montan?
Montan uses a Korean waitlist app (a Korean phone number is usually required); you can also line up in person. The current solo-entry and minimum-order rules are not stated in the public merchant sources checked. A dated official FAQ described reservation-table releases, but it is too old to establish current operations.
How long is the wait at Montan?
At Montan: Long waits are widely reported at busy times. Check the restaurant's current queue and reservation instructions before travelling.
How much does Montan cost per person?
Expect over ₩40,000 per person at Montan. Udae galbi (long-bone short rib) is the signature; a premium beef grill, roughly ₩40,000+ per person. Under the ₩120,000 ceiling.
Can I order at Montan without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Montan 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.
Nearby:
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🚶 5minDirty Dough 더티도우
Jambon-Beurre & Baguette Sandwiches
Daylit – Yongsan 데이릿 용산점
Modern Korean
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