Iksun-dong Farm

K-BBQ is something you can't miss out on when you visit Korea. In this blog, we will introduce Ikseon-dong Ranch, a Korean barbecue restaurant where you can find the best cuts of Korean beef and pork! After you explore Ikseon-dong, stop by for a K-BBQ meal!

Creatrip members get 10% off of their entire bill at Iksun-dong Farm. Don't forget to download the coupon!

Iksun-dong Farm

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Information

Address: 서울 종로구 돈화문로 53
53, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Hours: 11:30 - 22:00 (Break time : 15:00 - 16:00; Last order: 21:30)

Why We Recommend It

Iksun-dong Farm is a popular barbecue restaurant in Ikseon-dong, located right next to the famous barbecue street. It's a great place to get authentic Korean barbecue.

The menu at Iksun-dong Farm is diverse with both pork and beef options. You can enjoy both Korean beef, the best quality beef in Korea, and Iberico Pork, a premium cut of pork from Spain.

The Iksun-dong Farm exterior impresses people that pass by with its large sign inspired by the Dancheong decorative art of the Changdeokgung Palace. The interior is clean and can seat a lot of people.

Complimentary side dishes that accompany your grilled meats include eggplant, shishito peppers, and potatoes, making your meal diverse and balanced!

The workers will come to your table and grill the meat to ensure the best taste and service are provided.

Things to Keep In Mind

For grilled meat, order a minimum of 2 orders (you can order 2 different cuts of meat).

Show the Creatrip coupon to the cashier at the counter before payment, to receive a 10% discount off your entire bill.

There is no need to make a reservation beforehand.

If you have difficulties using the coupon, contact us at help@creatrip.com.

Price

*Additional seasoning will be given for cold noodles.

Our Visit

After only hearing about how great Iksun-dong Farm is, we finally got to visit the restaurant. The restaurant is only a few steps away from Jongno 3-da Station, which is super convenient! The moment you lay eyes on Iksun-dong Farm, you are immediately intrigued by the sign that is inspired by the Dancheong decorations in Changdeokgung Palance.

There is also a small flower wall by the entrance for visitors to use as a photo zone.

If you go inside, the restaurant is not that big, but it's well arranged so it seats plenty of people. The ceiling is decorated with bamboo baskets that is very pleasing to look at.

The seats near the window are popular because you can look out the window and people-watch while eating barbeque.

Right by the entrance is an open kitchen and a refrigerator where they store the cuts of meat. You can see how your meats are being prepared which allows customers to feel more secure about the food preparation process.

What caught our eye, is the aquarium-like cabinet used for preserving meat. Iksun-dong Farm ages their meat submerged in water and keeps the water at an ideal temperature to bring out the best flavor.

After we picked a table, we started looking at the menu. There's a variety of options available, including several cuts of beef and pork. There are also Korean, English, and Japanese explanations along with illustrations of the cuts of meat, so it is easy for foreigners to order off the menu.

There will be a bell on the wall next to each table, so press it when you want to order or need anything from the waiters.

We ordered a great amount of food: beef tenderloin, pork belly, pork loin, and pork ribs. Note that you need to order a minimum of two orders, though you can choose different cuts.

Right after you order, we were brought an abundance of side dishes including soybean soup, kimchi, pickled radish, pickled onion, scallions, myeongi namul, Shishito peppers, mushrooms, potatoes, and more! A lot of people confuse the potatoes with the onions because it is similar in color, but when cooked and eaten with the meat, it pairs perfectly.

Looking at a table full of meat and side dishes like this makes my mouth water. Looking back at these photos makes me want to eat this meal again!

Before grilling the meat, the waiter will use a thermometer to check the temperature of the grill, ensuring that the ideal temperature is reached before they start to grill.

Korean Beef tenderloin (Hanwoo) 1+ Grade (120g) 28,000 KRW

This is 1 serving of the Korean beef tenderloin, From the color of the beef as well as the distribution of fat and lean meat, you can see that the beef is of high quality. This is 1+ Grade beef, which will be expensive but always worth the splurge!

Because it is high-quality beef, it is best eaten rare, but if you want it more cooked, tell the waiter your preferred doneness. Looking at this thick cut of delicious beef made my mouth water immediately.

Iksun-dong Farm gives you both housemade ssamjang and Maldon salt for you to dip your meats. The grilled, tender beef with a pinch of salt is an impossible combination. Anyone who loves steak will love this meal.

After the beef, we move on to the pork! The waiter will grill different cuts of pork on the grill at the same time, so you can alternate between what cuts you like. But first, you should try it in the order of pork rib, pork belly, to pork tenderloin, because you should eat the fattier cut later!

Pork Skirt (150g) 15,000 KRW

This long, thick cut of pork will be cut into bite-sized pieces when done.

To finish off the pork barbeque, the waiter will torch the meats with fire again.

The pork isn't too fatty, but also isn't dry at all. The fire torch adds a smokey, fiery flavor, perfectly paired with kimchi or myeongi namul. Wrap it in perilla leaves and other side dishes for more flavor! Don't forget to try the potato as well, it should've soaked up some of the oils on the grill, which makes it extra crispy!

Pork Belly (150g) 15,000 KRW

The pork belly is on the far left in the picture below. This is a premium cut of pork that is in the top 0.3% of the total pork production in Korea. You can try out this insane quality of pork here in Iksun-dong Farm.

You can see the different layers of fat and lean meat distinctly, which combines into a pleasant bite.

Wrap the meat with lettuce, perilla leaf, onions, and kimchi to make a Ssam, and put it all in your mouth in one bite.

Pork Tenderloin (150g) 18,000 KRW

This cut of pork has a high percentage of fat but is not too greasy. The waiter will cut it vertically, to make long pieces, which is intriguing.

It will eventually be cut in half into bite-sized pieces. The glistening meat makes me excited to try it.

Cá Personally, I like to eat my meat paired with myeongi namul. They have a sweet and sour taste that cuts the greasiness from the meat.

Iberico Pork ribs (150g) 15,000 KRW

This is the most popular cut of Iberico pork. It has a strong flavor of pork which is enjoyed by many, so if you like rich flavor, you should try it out!

Our barbecue experience at Iksun-dong Farm was fantastic. The quality of meat and service was exceptional. The waiters were friendly and willing to answer questions and explain each but of meat so we knew what we were eating. If you decide to visit Iksun-dong Farm, don't forget to download the Creatrip coupon to get 10% off of your entire bill!

There's also a special promotion at the restaurant. If you post a photo of Iksun-dong Farm with the hashtag #익선동목장 #종로맛집 #익선동삼겹살 on Instagram, you'll get a free drink. In addition, the restaurant will pick one person who uploaded a post with the hashtags and reward a 50,000 KRW coupon. Show the waiter your post along with your Creatrip coupon to get double the deal!

How to Get There

Exit Jongno 3-ga Station at Exit 6 and follow the arrows in the pictures.

Take a left at the intersection.

Go straight for 2 minutes.

You'll see Iksun-dong Farm on your left.

Iksun-dong Farm | K-BBQ Restaurant

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We hope that you can enjoy a K-BQQ experience at Iksun-dong Farm! If you have any questions or concerns, please leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com! You can follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea!