Myeongdong Seoseogalbi 명동서서갈비

서서갈비 · Myeongdong · ₩₩ · So-galbi (ox rib) ~18,000 won per 230g serving — single menu item, consistent across 2025-2026 blog posts

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).

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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

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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

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Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).