Myeongdong Seoseogalbi 명동서서갈비
Myeongdong Seoseogalbi (명동서서갈비) is a seoseo galbi (standing short ribs) spot in Myeongdong, Seoul, featured by the Korean food channel Kim Three Meals, open since 2022. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.
- What
- Seoseo Galbi (standing short ribs) — Standing-style so-galbi (thin ox rib), grilled tableside over charcoal
- Where
- Myeongdong, Jung-gu
- Price
- ₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
- Wait
- Expect lines
- Getting in
- Walk-in
A standing-style so-galbi (thin ox rib) joint near Euljiro-ipgu station in Myeongdong, grilled tableside over charcoal drums with no seats at the counter — diners eat standing up. The menu is a single item: so-galbi, priced simply per serving. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Order this
- So-galbi (ox rib) · Single menu item, 230g/serving, charcoal-grilled standing-style, ~18,000 won
Know before you go
- Address
- 20-8 Myeongdong 7-ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (Geumgang Bldg, 1F)
중구 명동7가길 20-8, 금강 1층 (을지로2가) — show this to your taxi driver - Hours
- 11:00-00:00, last order 23:30, open daily
- Wait
- Peak lunch/dinner hours draw substantial waits ('웨이팅 무지막지', 'weiting 필수' per multiple 2026 blogs); off-peak visits report no wait at all — timing matters more than average band suggests.
- Getting in
- Walk-in · Expect lines
Sources
- Kim Three Meals — 한국인데 일본 사람이 더 많은 희한한 식당! 70년도 넘은 미스터리한 노포
Good to know
Do I need a reservation at Myeongdong Seoseogalbi?
No — it's a walk-in spot. No reservation system; first-come standing/counter tables, some seated tables reported for solo diners.
How long is the wait at Myeongdong Seoseogalbi?
Peak lunch/dinner hours draw substantial waits ('웨이팅 무지막지', 'weiting 필수' per multiple 2026 blogs); off-peak visits report no wait at all — timing matters more than average band suggests.
How much does Myeongdong Seoseogalbi cost per person?
₩15,000–40,000 per person. So-galbi (ox rib) ~18,000 won per 230g serving — single menu item, consistent across 2025-2026 blog posts
Keep exploring
Nearby: Sandong Gyoja · Hyangmi · Myeongdong Gyoja · Haenghwachon
More seoseo galbi (standing short ribs): Yangnam Hanwoo Jeongyuk Sikdang · I Sikdang · Chowon · Oeyanggan
Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).