GEUMDONOK Euljiro — Restaurant in Seoul

🥩 Premium Korean BBQ – Geumdonok Euljiro Branch, Seoul by Mapogutdal, Walking Essayist

Hello! This is Mapogutdal, your walking essayist and real meat fact-checker.

Did you cast your early vote? I did—at the break of dawn. After checking civic duties off the list, I was blessed with the golden question: “What do you want to eat?” My answer was simple: “Meat.”

That’s how we ended up at Geumdonok, a premium pork and beef house right outside Euljiro 3-ga Station (Line 2). You can spot it as soon as you exit.

Let’s get into the details.

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⭐ Taste & Menu Highlights We ordered the pork belly set for lunch, and it was close to top-tier—A-grade in both look and flavor. Thick, juicy slices with no gamey smell, grilled to perfection. • Geumdonok specializes in antibiotic-free premium pork (han-don) and Korean beef (hanwoo). • They also serve pork ribs, but word on the street says they’re just “so-so.”

You can choose from cold noodles (Hamheung-style), kimchi stew, or soybean paste stew as your meal finisher. We tried the doenjang-jjigae, and it was hearty and rich. Even the side dishes stood out—far beyond the usual BBQ accompaniments.

Pro tip: The naengmyeon is clean, cold, and crafted—not your average throw-in.

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🤝 Service & Staff While online reviews mention mixed service experiences, ours was excellent. • Staff grilled our meat for us. • One kind-hearted ajumma (staff member) served our table with notable kindness. • I joked, “Maybe they’re being extra nice because I’m taking photos.” But honestly, the service felt genuine.

If today was the norm, Geumdonok’s service is solid.

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🏢 Vibe & Location This branch is newly opened—modern layout, spacious tables, and private room options. • Ventilation is great with a downward suction system. • It’s lively without being loud, making it suitable for small gatherings or work dinners.

The restaurant spans two floors, offering a neat and comfortable dining atmosphere.

📍 Located right outside Euljiro 3-ga Station (Line 2)

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💰 Price Range Yes, it’s on the pricier side—but definitely worth it for a premium meat experience. Thankfully, I was treated today 😄

• Marinated Pork Ribs (250g): ₩24,000 • Fresh Pork Ribs (200g): ₩24,000 • Pork Sampler (750g): ₩79,000 • Boneless Short Rib (230g): ₩22,000 • Pork Belly (180g): ₩21,000 • Neck Cut (180g): ₩20,000 • Hanwoo Sirloin Set: ₩46,000 • Organic Rice Set: ₩13,000–₩16,000 • Hanwoo Beef Soup: ₩14,000 • Spicy Cold Noodles (Hamheung-style): ₩12,000

Also notable: No corkage fee for wine!

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✍️ Final Thoughts It’s been a while since I had such a satisfying BBQ meal.

Everything—from the quality of the meat to the courteous staff and well-designed space—made this visit memorable. The grill-your-meat service adds a special touch, and the attention to detail makes it feel a step above.

If you’re looking for a premium Korean BBQ experience in Euljiro, Geumdonok is an excellent choice.

Good day, good luck!

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A decent Korean BBQ place near Euljiro 3ga station. The servers were super nice and they cooked the meat for us. All the basic 'banchan'(side dishes coming with the meal) were very fresh and delicious including a variety of kimchi. I ordered assorted pork bbq, yookhwoe(Korean style beef tartare), and pork galbi (seasoned ribs). The restaurant is fairly new and the facility is also very clean. If you want to try authentic Korean BBQ in the center at a reasonable cost, I would highly recommend...

Came here to eat regular dishes instead of the bbq meat as we had too much bbq earlier. The service, table layout, space and food was very thoughtful and good. Everything was readilly available, all kinds of cups for all kinds of drinks. Definitely going again for their lunch. Visited again 09.04 for lunch. Had the cold noodles and pot rice, the waitress serving us was so nice and she spoke to us in English on how to eat each dish. Very good ambience and food, must come...