Immersive Korean BBQ, Market, and Secret Pub Experience in Seoul

South Korea, Seoul

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Experience details

People

For 1 person

Season

All year

Starting time

7 PM

Duration

Experience rating and reviews

Overall rating (9) 5

Steve T

January 2020

There were 6 of us on tour. A family of 4 (2 teenagers), and 2 individuals. Joe was our guide. We started at an authentic back street 'locals' restaurant that specialised in Korean bbq. The food was cooked at the table over hot coals supplied direct from the furnice outside on the footpath. Joe explained the process, the etiquitte, and showed us how best to eat it. This is the best Korean bbq I've ever tasted. The Terra beers were good too :) We then walked through a series of 'locals' eateries to the second place where we picked out what we wanted from a large array of pre-battered (and lightly deep-fried) mostly seafood items before heading to a secluded (almost hidden) little 'pub' where we waited for our previously hand picked items to arrive once they were fully cooked. They were very good too. We also learnt about the etiquitte and drinking of Soju, Makgeolli, and Dong dong ju. They too where all good too.
Overall, a great night, with a great (and very interesting guide with great stories to tell). Highly recommended.

Tsz Ying Y

March 2019

The guide, Joe, is an expert in local and authentic Korean food. He is friendly and caring. The two restaurants of this tour are very local, difficult to find for tourists. The pork belly are delicious. I really enjoyed the rice wine that Joe introduced.

What's Included:

Dinner
Unlimited drinks (within reason)
Local guide
Entry/Admission - Jeongdaepo
Entry/Admission - Cheonghakdong pancake

Good to know:

Departure point: Gongdeok Station, Ahyeon-dong, Seoul, South Korea
Return details: Returns to original departure point
Exclusions: Gratuities
Extracurricular activities (karaoke, fried chicken pub) are optional after the main part of the tour
Voucher: EVouchers + Paper Vouchers accepted
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tour operates every Monday, Wednesday, Friday evening
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 19 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for unadventurous eaters
Pork is the only BBQ option. The restaurant has no substitutions.
Most travelers can participate
Tour includes pork and alcohol
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Location

Gongdeok station, Ahyeon-dong, Seoul, South Korea

Experience description

Go to the same Korean pork BBQ restaurant featured on "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown" on this classic Korean night out of BBQ and drinks. Spend a lively evening with a Korean food expert to learn about Korean BBQ and drinking etiquette, and then experience traditional and trendy alcoholic drinks in an energetic classic pub filled with Koreans from all walks of life. You will also explore a market famous for its pigs feet and a colorful market selling savory pancakes and tempura made from most anything under the sun. Make sure to bring your camera, but don't lose it, or they may fry it. This is the most intense way to immerse yourself in Korean food culture.

STARTING POINT

Gongdeok Station, exit 7, bottom of escalators

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Jeongdaepo, 183-8 Dohwa-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Featured on "Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain," this is a local Korean BBQ stop that specializes in a unique specialty, Mapo-style Galmegisal. It's pork skirt steak grilled over charcoals with a moat of egg surrounding it.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cheonghakdong pancake, 23 Mallijae-ro, Ahyeon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

After a browse of the pancake market, we take you through our "secret Harry Potter entrance" to the upstairs pub. There we will gorge on a variety of griddled and fried treats while taking a crash course on the 3,000-year lauded history of Korean alcohol.

Duration: 2 hours