Straw-fire grilling over open embers at Myeongsozip Myeongdong

Myeongsozip Myeongdong

Specialty wood-smoked beef short ribs, tender pork belly, and fresh steak tartare served in an airy open-window terrace steps from Myeongdong Station.

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4.9 ★ 68 Verified Reviews
Open-Air Terrace Smoke-Free Dining
2 Core Cuts Smoked Beef Ribs & Pork Belly
11:00 – 21:30 Open Daily in Namsan-dong
Spacious dining room at Myeongsozip with ceiling ventilation
Terrace Ventilation
Wide-open windows and extraction keep dining clothes fresh.
The Experience

Urban Smokehouse by Namsan

Located just minutes from Myeongdong Station in Namsan-dong, Myeongsozip delivers a refined barbecue atmosphere. Instead of overwhelming guests with dozens of cuts, the kitchen focuses purely on wood-smoked beef short ribs, seasoned pork belly, and delicate steak tartare.

Large terrace windows and dedicated industrial air extractors maintain a continuous breeze throughout the dining room, allowing visitors to enjoy deep charcoal smoke flavors without lingering smoke odors.

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Focused Butchery

Deliberate focus on premium beef ribs and thick pork belly ensures every cut is grilled with precision.

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Breezy Terrace Dining

Spacious seating with wide windows prevents smoke buildup on clothing during lunch and dinner.

Patron Feedback

Verified Dining Experiences

4.9 out of 5 stars based on 68 independent patron reviews in central Seoul.

★★★★★

"Excellent Korean BBQ just a few minutes from Myeongdong Station. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the open terrace around the restaurant gives it a nice, airy atmosphere. Highly recommended!"

Guest review Near Myeongdong Station
★★★★★

"They only have ribs and pork belly, but that is more or less what I want to eat anyway. The smoked ribs are really good. We also ordered the steak tartare and that was great as well. I would highly recommend this place."

Guest review Smoked Ribs & Tartare
★★★★★

"Food is really good. We got the beef ribs + smoke pork belly and when we came for lunch it comes with a free cold noodle platter. Nice open area where the door and windows were widely open to avoid the smoke onto your clothes."

Guest review Lunch Cold Noodle Special
★★★★☆

"Good food, need to call 1 serving per person, so it's a lot of food."

Guest review Generous Portion Size
★★★★☆

"The staff is hospitable even when I made a mistake with my order. The atmosphere is spacious and clean."

Guest review Hospitality & Cleanliness
Plan Your Visit

Location & Operating Hours

Conveniently situated in Namsan-dong, just a short walk from Myeongdong Station.

Address

13-1 Namsan-dong 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

A few minutes walk from Myeongdong Station at the base of Namsan.

Operating Hours
Monday 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Phone & Inquiries

+82 2-730-6789

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