Taste the Authentic Korean Beef Ribs in CheongdamdongㅣHwachunok Cheongdam Branch

Do you want to taste the authentic Korean beef ribs on your trip to Korea? Then this restaurant is just for you! Hwachunok Cheongdam Branch is a place that passes down the essence of Korean galbi (beef ribs) across generations, offering the deep flavor of beef in its original form with its unique quality and traditional method.

Hwachunok Cheongdam Branch

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Information

Hours: Monday-Friday 24 hours, Break Time 08:00-10:30, Last Order 07:00; Saturday-Sunday 11:30-22:00

Reservation Available: Monday-Sunday 12:00-21:00 (reservation is available in 1 hour intervals)

Languages Available: Korean, English

Address: 15 Dosan-daero 50-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
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Why We Recommend It 

Try the oldest rib restaurant in South Korea, passed down through three generations since 1945!

Featured in the Suwon City Art Museum, as it is a symbol of Korean rib culture.

Selected as a representative of K-food at Seoul Festa and awarded the Blue Ribbon Survey. 

The copper plate at the entrance of the store symbolizes positive energy. Don't forget to touch when you visit for positive vibes!

Taste the delicious beef ribs aged in pottery along with the homemade black raspberry wine.

Luxurious dining experience with private rooms.

Foreigner-friendly environment with multi-language support.

Menu

*As of August 2024.

* During final payment, pay the amount excluding the voucher amount you've already paid during reservation.

Refund Policy

Things to Keep in Mind

You must order at least one meat menu item per person.

Please choose your desired reservation date and time accurately on the reservation page.

Please make sure to visit on your reserved date and time.

If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will automatically be canceled and no refunds will be given.

Outside food is not allowed.

If there are any changes or inquiries before your visit, please contact us at help@creatrip.com.

How to Reserve

1. Please provide all the requested information in detail.
2. Please proceed to pay for the voucher.
3. After the payment is completed, your reservation will be confirmed within 1-2 business days. If there is a need to change the reservation date, you will be notified through the provided email or messenger app.
4. During your visit, please show your reservation details to the staff.
5. Please pay the full amount for the menu during your visit.

Our Visit

Today I visited Hwachunok Cheongdam Branch located near Apgujeong Rodeo Station. It is famous restaurant with a 79-year tradition that has been passed down for three generations since 1945.

Hwachunok Cheongdam Branch is known as a place where various people, from presidents to high-ranking officials and famous celebrities enjoy visiting. 

They also have The Blue Ribbon Survey, which is only given to the best restaurants!

As soon as you enter, you can see many signatures such as Twice Jihyo, EXO, and other famous celebrities. They also have a plate famous for bringing positive energy when you touch it. Actually, there is a case of a guest who visited Hwachunok Cheongdam Branch and touch the plate, winning the first prize in the lottery!

Both the first and second floors have plenty of seats, and the spacing between tables is also wide, making it a comfortable environment to enjoy your meal.

The private rooms are located in the second floor. 

Private rooms have a spacious and sophisticated atmosphere, recommended for gatherings or company dinners.

Hwachunok Cheongdam Branch is the oldest galbi restaurant in South Korea. It is also recorded at the Suwon City Museum of Art and is recognized as the beginning of the culture of Korean Galbi. 

There are also English, Chinese, and Japanese brochures available for foreign visitors.

We ordered Hwachunok Galbi Set, King Galbitang, and Hanwoo Yukhoe.

They are also a part of CESCO which means you don't have to worry about the hygiene. 

As a basic side dish, various side dishes such as sweet and savory japchae, kimchi, vegetable salad, and refreshing lettuce pickles are provided.

The seasoned marinated crab served as a basic side dish is very fresh. The spiciness level is just enough, so even people who are not good at eating spicy food can enjoy it.

King Galbitang 

King Galbitang is a must-order menu item. The name King Galbitang is appropriate because it contains generous ribs.

The special sauce provided together is tangy yet savory, which goes perfect with the galbi.

Fresh beef ribs

Hwachunok Galbi looks fresh and of good quality at a glance.

The galbi ribs at Hwachunok has a length of up to 12cm! You can see why they have the reputation of being the origin of king ribs!

The staff also helps you with the cutting the meat!

At Hwachunok, they grill the ribs to about 85% on the grill, then use the residual heat from the mini grill to finish cooking. They keep the temperature on the mini grill so that the meat doesn't cool down, so you can enjoy it warm until the last bite.

Tenderly grilled meat that looks delicious just by looking at it!

When you lightly dip the deliciously grilled fresh galbi in salt, the savory and moist taste of the galbi fills your mouth. The clean taste of salt is perfectly harmonized with the aged fresh ribs.

Marinated Ribs

The seasoned ribs are made with a salt-based seasoning without soy sauce, so that you can taste the true flavor of the beef itself. The seasoning goes through a high degree of maturation process, similar to jar aging, to deeply penetrate.

The marinated ribs are seasoned on matured meat, creating a perfect harmony between the natural savory flavor of the meat and the sweetness of the seasoning.

Deliciously grilled seasoned ribs can be enjoyed warm on top of the Galbitdae so that the heat does not cool down. Generally, seasoned ribs are often too salty, covering the original taste of the meat, but the seasoned ribs at Hwachunok blend the original mildness of the meat and the flavor of the seasoning perfectly, allowing you to fully appreciate the original taste of the ribs. 

Homemade pomegranate wine brewed at Hwachunok is the best pairing with galbi. A slightly tangy and sweet wine meets seasoned ribs, making your mouth feel fresh. 

Hwachunok Cheongdam branch also mades very good quality Yukhoe. When you burst the egg yolk, the yukhoe becomes even softer, and when you take a mouthful, the savory seasoning and yukhoe blend well together. 

By using only fresh ingredients without any seasoning, you can feel the authenticity and simplicity of Hwachunok's menu. If you want to experience the true taste of original Korean galbi, we highly recommend Hwachunok Cheongdam branch, which offers the best taste and quality!

How to Get There

Come out of Apgujeong Rodeo Station Exit 5.

Exit and go straight.

Cross the crosswalk and go straight.

Cross the crosswalk in the left direction.

Cross the crosswalk and continue straight to the right.

Cross the small crosswalk and go straight.

Turn left at the Olive Young building and enter the alley.

Go straight ahead.

Arrival!

Hwachunok Cheongdam Branch

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