FAQ
Questions we're asked.
The questions we hear most often before a first visit. For anything else, call +82-10-2816-5144.
Q · 01Where is Bongsan Meat House Hongdae Main Branch located?
Bongsan Meat House is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Hongdae, located at 1F, 30, Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Seogyo-dong) — about a 7-minute walk (485 m) from Hongik University Station (Line 2 / AREX / Gyeongui–Jungang Line) Exit 9.
Q · 02What does Bongsan Meat House specialize in?
Bongsan is a Korean BBQ house that serves only hand-selected meat. Signatures include skin-on aged samgyeopsal (pork belly), premium pork collar with 40%+ marbling, 1++ Hanwoo striploin, rare premium beef tongue (only 400 g per cow), and perilla-oil fernbrake bibimbap made with house-pressed perilla oil. Our staff grills each cut for you at its ideal doneness and timing. Rated 5.0★ on Google across 2,800+ reviews.
Q · 03Do the staff grill the meat for you?
Yes. Bongsan is a full-service Korean BBQ house — our staff grill everything for you. Pork belly until the fat is perfectly rendered, pork collar so it never dries out, Hanwoo striploin with just the right sear. Even first-time Korean BBQ visitors enjoy every cut at its best.
Q · 04How do I make a reservation?
Book via the CatchTable app (search 'Bongsan'), call +82-10-2816-5144, or send a DM on Instagram (@bongsan_official_). Reservations are recommended for weekend evenings and groups.
Q · 05What are the opening hours?
We're open daily 12:00 — 23:00 (last order 22:20), year-round — including national holidays.
Q · 06Are there foreign-language menus?
Yes — we have full menus in English, Japanese, and Chinese, and our staff handle all the grilling, so international guests can order and enjoy everything comfortably.
Q · 07Is parking available?
Paid parking lots are available nearby, but given the Hongdae area we recommend public transit — we're a 7-minute walk from Hongik University Station Exit 9.
Q · 08What makes Bongsan one of the best Korean BBQ (samgyeopsal) restaurants in Hongdae?
Bongsan Meat House holds a 5.0★ Google rating across 2,800+ reviews — rare for a Korean BBQ restaurant in Hongdae. It uses only 1++ grade Hanwoo and Korean pork with 40%+ marbling, with skin-on aged samgyeopsal as the signature. Every cut is grilled for you by staff at its ideal doneness, corkage is free, and full English/Japanese/Chinese menus make it a favorite among international visitors.
Q · 09Is there a good Korean BBQ restaurant near Hongik University Station?
Yes — Bongsan Meat House is about a 7-minute walk (485 m) from Hongik University Station (Line 2 / AREX / Gyeongui–Jungang) Exit 9, at 1F, 30 Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu (Seogyo-dong). Open daily 12:00–23:00, year-round.
Q · 10Do you allow corkage (BYOB)?
Yes — corkage is free. Bring your favorite wine or whisky to enjoy with the meat. We also serve Gochang bokbunja (berry wine, highball, ade) and unfiltered fresh makgeolli (white/black) in-house.