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Yeokjeon Hoegwan (Mapo)

역전회관 마포본점

Since 1962Michelin GuideLocal classicFine on your own ⓘ

The home of bassak bulgogi: thin marinated beef pressed flat and seared until the edges crisp. This multi-generation Michelin Bib Gourmand is also known for spicy stir-fried octopus, and its large dining rooms make it a comfortable place for a full Korean meal.

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How it works here

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Waiting

Short wait
Just join the line

It's a big restaurant, so you can often walk straight in.· 2 reviews

What to order

📖 What is Bulgogi?📖 What is Jokbal and bossam?
  • Bassak bulgogi (crisp-seared beef)바싹불고기

    The signature.

  • Nakji-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried octopus)낙지볶음
  • Yukhoe (seasoned raw beef)육회
  • Bossam (boiled pork)보쌈
  • Yeokjeon-ju (the house liquor)역전주

How much to order

  • 👤 2Bassak bulgogi and stir-fried octopus with rice.
  • 👤 3-4A set table with bassak bulgogi, octopus, yukhoe and bossam.

Why it's famous

Opened in 1962 in front of Yongsan Station, which gave it the name 'Station-Front Hall'. The family is now in its fourth generation.· 5 reviews

  • Michelin GuideA Michelin Bib Gourmand.· 3 reviews
  • Local classicA Seoul Future Heritage restaurant and an officially recognized Hundred-Year Shop.· 4 reviews

Good to know

  • Open daily from 11:00 until about 22:00.· 3 reviews
  • A short walk from Mapo Station (Line 5), toward Gongdeok. Use a paid car park nearby.· 3 reviews
Where this comes from (15 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-10-30.