Korean BBQ · Myeongdong, Seoul
Samhojeong
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An old-school Korean beef house a short walk from Myeongdong Station, where nearby office workers come for company dinners. Its jumulleok (fresh Korean beef tossed in a light sesame-soy seasoning) is grilled over charcoal at your table.
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How it works here
🥢 How Korean restaurants usually workWaiting
Booking ahead is the safest way, especially on weekday evenings since the TV appearance. Private rooms are available.· 3 reviews
What to order
- Sogogi jumulleok (seasoned Korean beef)소고기 주물럭
Over 80% of orders.
- Yuk-sashimi (raw beef slices)육사시미
Very fresh, thinly sliced raw beef.
- Special cuts platter눈꽃특수 모둠
- Kimchi-jjigae (kimchi stew)김치찌개
Made with house kimchi. A good way to finish.
How much to order
- 👤 2Two portions of jumulleok, then kimchi-jjigae or doenjang-jjigae with rice.
- 👤 3–4Jumulleok, a plate of yuk-sashimi, and a stew to share at the end.
Insider tips
- A splurge: Korean beef here costs more than pork barbecue.· 2 reviews
Why it's famous
Running since 1996. The owner, a former butcher, cuts and seasons the beef only after you order instead of marinating it ahead.· 4 reviews
- On TVFeatured in 2026 on the Korean TV show Neighborhood Masters (Dongne-ui Myeongjangdeul).· 3 reviews
Good to know
- About two minutes from Myeongdong Station exit 4, on a side street away from the shopping crowds. No parking of its own.· 3 reviews
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Where this comes from (17 reviews)
Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-11-09.
- 2026-10-12 blog.naver.com/mki0921/224438398591
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- 2026-09-09 blog.naver.com/slowreview/224406193273
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