Ratings
Review split — 1,891 on Korean platforms, 225 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 ★ 4.1 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A basement-level Hapjeong samgyeopsal restaurant known for its aged-kimchi pairing alongside pork belly, collar, and jowl cuts. Poongja's Ddoganjip featured it as a favorite diet 'cheat day' spot, and the line for a table has run long ever since.
Busy times
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Know before you go
₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
₩16,000–19,000 per 180g cut (samgyeopsal/mokssal ₩16,000, hangjeongsal ₩19,000); naengmyeon ₩6,000.
Daily 16:30–23:30 (L.O. 23:00).
Expect lines
A queue-heavy Hapjeong spot with an in-house waitlist area past the entrance stairs; arrive before peak dinner hours.
Hapjeong-dong, Mapo
마포구 양화로 50, 지1층 (합정동) — 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.
- Ddogan-jip (Pungja)✓ — 풍자+방시혁 더블체크 된 합정 찐맛집 찾았습니다.. (feat. 시혁님.. 맛집리스트 공유해주세요..) | 또간집 EP.37 2023-10-06
Good to know
What is Sin Gimchi Saeng Samgyeopsal?
Sin Gimchi Saeng Samgyeopsal is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Hapjeong-dong, Seoul, operating since 2017. The dish to order is Saeng-samgyeopsal (fresh pork belly).
Do I need a reservation at Sin Gimchi Saeng Samgyeopsal?
No — Sin Gimchi Saeng Samgyeopsal is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Sin Gimchi Saeng Samgyeopsal?
At Sin Gimchi Saeng Samgyeopsal: A queue-heavy Hapjeong spot with an in-house waitlist area past the entrance stairs; arrive before peak dinner hours.
How much does Sin Gimchi Saeng Samgyeopsal cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Sin Gimchi Saeng Samgyeopsal. ₩16,000–19,000 per 180g cut (samgyeopsal/mokssal ₩16,000, hangjeongsal ₩19,000); naengmyeon ₩6,000.
Can I order at Sin Gimchi Saeng Samgyeopsal without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Sin Gimchi Saeng Samgyeopsal 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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