Since 2008 · DonByeoRak Jangan-dong Main Branch
상추에 삼겹살과 Aged kimchi를 올린 쌈

SINCE 2008 · JANGAN-DONG KOREAN BBQ

장안동 Kimchi Samgyeopsal
Aged kimchi가 맛을 완성합니다

DonByeoRak Jangan-dong Main Branch is a kimchi samgyeopsal restaurant in Jangan-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. Its signature dish pairs Korean pork with deeply aged kimchi, grilled together on one hot plate.

SINCE 2008Our time in Jangan-dong
Korean Handon porkSignature Kimchi Samgyeopsal
Aged kimchiGrilled together with pork
Pork and aged kimchi cooking together on a DonByeoRak grill
KIMCHI × PORK · Our signature pairing

02 / OUR STANDARD

Good pork
Beautifully aged kimchi

Rich Korean pork meets the bright, savory flavor of aged kimchi on a hot grill. This is DonByeoRak’s signature pairing.

  1. Korean pork

    Choose pork belly, shoulder or jowl.

  2. Deeply aged kimchi

    Tangy, savory flavor that shines on the grill.

  3. One shared grill

    Cooked together for a richer combination.

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THE HOURGLASS RITUAL

Good things take a little time

Every table has an hourglass. Preview the steps in photos, from heating the grill to turning the pork and enjoying it with kimchi.

  1. 01Heat the grill
  2. 02Turn the pork
  3. 03Enjoy together
Explore the hourglass ritual

03 / OUR STORY

Since 2008
Rooted in Jangan-dong

A farmer’s son from Haenam brings care for ingredients to the tables of Jangan-dong. Meet the people, preparations and everyday scenes behind DonByeoRak.

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Guests dining at DonByeoRak Jangan-dong
Evenings filled with people.SINCE 2008 · JANGAN-DONG

From the display at our entrance

As of
Business days
6,707days
Dongdaemun-gu population
353,511people
Meat servings sold
682,143servings
Explore our record and story

04 / VISIT US

An evening at DonByeoRak
Filled with good company

Guests waiting by the entrance and gathering around the grills inside. A glimpse of an evening at our Jangan-dong restaurant.

Guests waiting outside DonByeoRak in Jangan-dong while diners share tables inside
An evening in Jangan-dong1F, 24 Janghan-ro 26-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, SeoulOpen directions
Opening hours
Daily 15:00 to 00:50 the next dayLast order 00:20 · Closed the day before and on Seollal and Chuseok
Seating
Ask about group seating when booking
Parking
Up to 3 free parking spaces in front of the restaurant.Paid off-site parking when full; fees are not covered.

05 / GOOD TO KNOW

Get to know DonByeoRak

From our pork and kimchi to planning your first visit to Jangan-dong.

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Food and beginnings

What kind of restaurant is DonByeoRak in Jangan-dong?

DonByeoRak’s Jangan-dong main branch has served Korean pork grilled with aged kimchi in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul since 2008. Choose pork belly, pork neck or pork jowl to enjoy with kimchi on the same hot plate. Read our story

What is distinctive about your pork and kimchi?

We grill Korean pork with aged kimchi made from Haenam-grown cabbage on the same hot plate. The kimchi is aged at the restaurant; its acidity and savory flavor complement the pork. Choose belly, neck or jowl to suit your taste. Our ingredient standards

How do you manage hygiene and water?

The owner reports five consecutive years of food-safety designation by Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, alongside Handon certification. The restaurant describes cleaning before opening and after closing, UV treatment of utensils, steam cleaning, and two Everpure filtration and softening systems. Hygiene and water care

Your first meal and seats

Where should two first-time visitors start with the menu?

Our signature kimchi pork belly is ₩18,000 for 180g. Compare its richness with the leaner pork neck, then consider flying-fish-roe fried rice or noodles. Check minimum-order conditions and the amount to order with the restaurant. See menu and prices

Can we visit for a family meal or work gathering in Jangan-dong?

For a family meal, gathering with friends or work dinner, tell us your party size and preferred time so we can check suitable seating. Availability and table arrangements depend on the date, so please confirm your reservation. Seating and reservations

Before visiting

Where is the main branch and how late is it open?

1F, 24 Janghan-ro 26-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Daily 15:00 to 00:50 the next day. Last order 00:20. Closed on Lunar New Year and Chuseok, and the day before each holiday. Look for the ground-floor storefront beside Neulbom Children’s Park near Jangan Intersection. Plan your visit

Is free parking available?

Up to 3 free parking spaces in front of the restaurant. If full, use the paid parking at Wooseok Town (우석타운). Off-site parking fees are not covered. Please call ahead to confirm availability and conditions. Transport and parking

How do I book and find the restaurant?

The store page has Naver booking, phone and Google Maps buttons. Check available times on Naver; call 0507-1374-9597 for groups. International visitors can use Google Maps and show the Korean address card to a taxi driver. Open maps and directions

Based on the restaurant’s published information and current menu. Confirm prices and conditions when ordering or booking.

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