Ratings
Review split — 872 on Korean platforms, 123 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 ★ 4.0 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A charcoal-grilled skewer bar in Gunja-dong known for chicken, pork belly, and heart skewers cooked to order over live coals, with a scratch-paper order system typical of the neighborhood's old-school spots. It has built a loyal local following strong enough to draw evening waits most nights. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Skewers priced individually, roughly 2,500-4,000 won each with a 4-skewer minimum order; assorted skewer platter (모듬꼬치) around 21,000 won; soju/beer 4,500 won (2024-2026)
Mon-Sat 17:00-24:00 (last order 23:30), closed Sundays
Expect lines
Evening waits are routine at this Gunja-dong skewer bar, with weekend queues severe enough that some visitors are turned away; weekday early-evening arrivals sometimes get seated without a wait.
Walk-in
No reservations; charcoal skewers are grilled to order and the minimum order is 4 skewers per round. Solo diners can mix four, e.g. dak-kkochi (grilled chicken skewer, ₩4,000) and samgyeopsal-kkochi (grilled pork belly skewer, ₩4,000).
Junggok-dong, Gwangjin
광진구 천호대로111길 35 (중곡동,(1층)) — 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✓ — 국내산 최고급 최저가 브랜드 가성비 미친 횟집 2024-07-30
Good to know
What is Su Sutbul Jikhwa Kkochi BBQ?
Su Sutbul Jikhwa Kkochi BBQ is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Junggok-dong, Seoul, operating since 2008. The dish to order is Dak-kkochi (grilled chicken skewer).
Do I need a reservation at Su Sutbul Jikhwa Kkochi BBQ?
No — Su Sutbul Jikhwa Kkochi BBQ is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No reservations; charcoal skewers are grilled to order and the minimum order is 4 skewers per round. Solo diners can mix four, e.g. dak-kkochi (grilled chicken skewer, ₩4,000) and samgyeopsal-kkochi (grilled pork belly skewer, ₩4,000).
How long is the wait at Su Sutbul Jikhwa Kkochi BBQ?
At Su Sutbul Jikhwa Kkochi BBQ: Evening waits are routine at this Gunja-dong skewer bar, with weekend queues severe enough that some visitors are turned away; weekday early-evening arrivals sometimes get seated without a wait.
How much does Su Sutbul Jikhwa Kkochi BBQ cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Su Sutbul Jikhwa Kkochi BBQ. Skewers priced individually, roughly 2,500-4,000 won each with a 4-skewer minimum order; assorted skewer platter (모듬꼬치) around 21,000 won; soju/beer 4,500 won (2024-2026)
Can I order at Su Sutbul Jikhwa Kkochi BBQ without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Su Sutbul Jikhwa Kkochi BBQ 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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