Ratings
Review split — 4,562 on Korean platforms, 816 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 ★ 3.8 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A long-running frozen pork belly (naengdong samgyeopsal) grill house in Hannam-dong with an old-school storefront, ordered in 150g portions alongside sides like cheonggukjang. Weekend lines are a fixture, managed with a numbered-ticket system. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Busy times
Tap an hour to see how likely a wait is · typical pattern from Google, not live
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Know before you go
₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Samgyeopsal 150g ~17,000 won per order; stews ~8,000 won (2026)
14:00-00:00 daily, except Sun opens 16:00
Expect lines
A near-constant queue, especially on weekends; the restaurant runs a numbered-ticket system for walk-ins. Weekday off-peak visits (e.g., 5pm) can sometimes avoid a wait entirely.
Walk-in
Numbered ticket system for the walk-in queue; no reservations. Frozen pork belly is sold in 150g units; cheonggukjang or doenjang-jjigae stew (₩8,000 each) are easy solo orders.
Hannam-dong, Yongsan
용산구 이태원로 245 (한남동, 738-24 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✓ — 신동엽, 차승원도 최고로 꼽는 365일 동안 항상 사람이 많은 집 2023-09-26
Good to know
What is Nariui Jip?
Nariui Jip is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Hannam-dong, Seoul, operating since 1999. The dish to order is Naengdong samgyeopsal (frozen pork belly).
Do I need a reservation at Nariui Jip?
No — Nariui Jip is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Numbered ticket system for the walk-in queue; no reservations. Frozen pork belly is sold in 150g units; cheonggukjang or doenjang-jjigae stew (₩8,000 each) are easy solo orders.
How long is the wait at Nariui Jip?
At Nariui Jip: A near-constant queue, especially on weekends; the restaurant runs a numbered-ticket system for walk-ins. Weekday off-peak visits (e.g., 5pm) can sometimes avoid a wait entirely.
How much does Nariui Jip cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Nariui Jip. Samgyeopsal 150g ~17,000 won per order; stews ~8,000 won (2026)
Can I order at Nariui Jip without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Nariui Jip 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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