Mongtan
(Famous for Udae galbi(short ribs) Korean BBQ restaurant near War Memorial)
Mongtan is a Korean BBQ restaurant located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
Location
This restaurant is located near the War Memorial, so keep that in mind when planning your travel schedule.
It is a 5-minute walk from Samgakji Station (Line 4 and Line 6) Exit 8.
There is usually a long waiting time to dine here, and reservations can only be made in person, and specific reservation times cannot be selected.
Therefore, it is recommended to visit before opening hours or outside of peak dining hours.
Please note :
All members of the reservation party must be present for entry.
Korean BBQ
Signature dish is Udae galbi(Short ribs), which are smoked over straw fire, giving them a unique smoky aroma and deep flavor.
One of the highlights of the restaurant is that you can watch the straw fire smoking process as you enter.
Udae Galbi (Short Ribs BBQ)
When you order Udae galbi(Short ribs), the smoked short ribs are served,
The staff will grill the meat and cut it into bite-sized pieces for you.
The fully cooked meat is then beautifully arranged back on the rib.”
Side dishes such as kimchi, perilla leaves, and pickled radish are served alongside the meat.
You can enjoy them on their own or wrap them around the meat for added flavor.
The meat is paired with various seasonings, including herring roe, wasabi victory onion, salt, and bori doenjang(barley soybean paste).
Each seasoning offers a unique taste, making it feel like you’re experiencing multiple different dishes.
The grilled rice cakes cooked on the iron plate are also delicious!”
Samgyeopsal(Pork Belly)
You can also order Samgyeopsal(Pork belly), which is smoked just like the short ribs. If you don’t prefer beef, keep this option in mind!
A finishing dish after barbecue
After enjoying the meat, you can have Pyongyang NaengMyeon(cold noodles) or stir-fried onion fried rice on the iron plate.
These are dishes that Koreans commonly eat after having barbecue.
so if you want to fully experience Korean BBQ until the end, I highly recommend trying them!
Business Hours
- Every day: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- No break time
- Last order: 9:00 PM
