Saemat Sikdang — Grilled pork belly in Guui-dong

Name: Saemat Sikdang
Address: 12-3 Jayang-ro 18-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, Seoul, KR
Price range: $

Ratings

Google: ★ 4.3 (81)
Naver: ★ 4.54 (702)
Kakao Map: ★ 4.6 (80)
DiningCode: 79/100 · ★ 4.5 (9)

Review split — 797 on Korean platforms, 81 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 ★ 4.3 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).

Why here

Saemat Sikdang is a back-alley grilled-pork-belly counter near Guui Station, built around samgyeopsal priced at roughly 10,000 won for 200g and soju at 4,000 won — pricing that has held steady over the years. The small, no-frills room (about eight four-top tables) fills up in the evening but still turns tables fast, and solo diners are welcomed. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).

Busy times

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Know before you go

₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person

Fresh pork belly about ₩10,000 per 200g, soju ₩4,000 (widely cited, 2025–2026).

11:30-22:30, closed Saturdays

Short waits at peak

The small dining room (about eight four-top tables) often has no wait at lunch or off-peak, but dinner hours can bring a short queue.

Walk-in

Guui-dong, Gwangjin

광진구 자양로18길 12-3, 1층 (구의동) — show this to your taxi driver

Open since 2006

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Who's featured this place

From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.

Kim Three Meals✓ — 시골 감성의 별장에서 먹는 착한 가격의 삼겹살 맛집, 역대급 가성비의 근본 제대로 있는 백반집 2021-06-21

Good to know

What is Saemat Sikdang?

Saemat Sikdang is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Guui-dong, Seoul, operating since 2006. The dish to order is Samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly).

Do I need a reservation at Saemat Sikdang?

No — Saemat Sikdang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.

How long is the wait at Saemat Sikdang?

At Saemat Sikdang: The small dining room (about eight four-top tables) often has no wait at lunch or off-peak, but dinner hours can bring a short queue.

How much does Saemat Sikdang cost per person?

Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Saemat Sikdang. Fresh pork belly about ₩10,000 per 200g, soju ₩4,000 (widely cited, 2025–2026).

Can I order at Saemat Sikdang without Korean?

We haven't confirmed whether Saemat Sikdang 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.