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Korean BBQ · Myeongdong

Wangbijib (Myeongdong main branch)

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Tourist favorite

The Korean barbecue restaurant most first-time visitors to Myeongdong end up at. Staff grill marinated pork ribs, beef and pork belly over charcoal at your table, so you don't need to know what you're doing. Wangbijib has several branches around Myeongdong; this is the main one, near Myeongdong Station.

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How it works here

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Waiting

Short wait
Just join the line

Lunch can mean a short wait. With several branches a few minutes apart, you can simply try the next one.· 2 reviews

What to order

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  • Dwaeji-galbi (marinated pork ribs)돼지갈비·한돈 양념구이

    The signature, grilled over charcoal.

  • LA galbi (marinated beef short ribs)LA갈비
  • Chadolbagi (thin beef brisket)차돌박이

    Cooks in seconds.

  • Lunch set (jeongsik)점심 정식

    A cheaper set meal at weekday lunch, with the meat already cooked.

How much to order

  • 👤 2Two servings of marinated pork ribs, then rice and doenjang stew.
  • 👤 3-4Pork ribs plus LA galbi or brisket, and a stew for the table.

How to eat it

  1. 1Staff light the charcoal, grill the meat and cut it for you. Wrap pieces in lettuce with ssamjang and garlic, or eat them with rice.· 4 reviews

Insider tips

  • Come at weekday lunch for the set meals: a full spread at a lower price, without grilling.· 3 reviews

Why it's famous

  • Tourist favoriteKnown as a must-visit for foreign visitors to Myeongdong; Korean bloggers often note that most of the other diners are tourists.· 4 reviews

Good to know

  • A few minutes' walk from Myeongdong Station (Line 4). Other Wangbijib branches, including Hansik Wangbijib for bibimbap and set meals, are nearby.· 4 reviews
Where this comes from (18 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-10-28.