Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal Sinnonhyeon Station Branch | 15-Year BBQ Restaurant with Table-Side Grilling

One food experience you should try at least once on a trip to Korea is Korean BBQ, Korea-style grilled meat. The fun is in the whole setup itself, grilling meat at the table and enjoying it with a variety of side dishes and sauces.

The editor's visit this time was to "Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal" near Sinnonhyeon Station, and it was a bit more special. Instead of the usual pork belly grilled directly on the pan, this place lets you try pork belly that's aged or pre-grilled using bamboo. On top of that, the menu is wide-ranging, from hanwoo beef brisket, snowflake naeyeopsal, and yukhoe, to a knife-cut noodle soup loaded with a whole blue crab, making it a great spot to experience several Korean dishes in one go.

If you want to experience proper Korean-style BBQ in the heart of Seoul's Gangnam area, shall we check out "Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal" together?

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'Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal' Sinnonhyeon Station Branch | Why we recommend it

You can try a special kind of samgyeopsal made with bamboo.

'Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal''s signature menu is samgyeopsal prepared using bamboo. You can try both grilled samgyeopsal that's pre-seared with bamboo, and aged samgyeopsal that's low-temperature matured in a bamboo tube, for a different experience from typical samgyeopsal.

The staff grills the meat for you, so even first-time K-BBQ visitors can relax.

With Korean BBQ, it can be tricky at first to know when to flip the meat and how well to cook it. Here, the staff grills everything for you, so you can enjoy it comfortably at its most delicious doneness.

From samgyeopsal to hanwoo, you can compare a variety of meats all in one place.

Along with grilled samgyeopsal and aged samgyeopsal, they also offer hanwoo brisket, hanwoo snowflake naepyeopsal, and hanwoo yukhoe. One of the fun parts is tasting each cut side by side and comparing the different aromas and textures.

The side dishes you can enjoy with the meat are special, too.

From Flower Crab Whole Kalguksu with a whole blue crab, to Naengmyeon that pairs well with grilled meat, plus herring roe sauce, there's plenty to choose from. After enjoying your meat, it's also great for finishing with something warm and comforting.

It's a great spot in Gangnam for everything from a meal with friends to group gatherings.

The restaurant is divided into a large hall and a smaller hall, making it a good choice for dates, meals with friends, and also meetups for larger groups.

On this visit, the editor tried hanwoo brisket, grilled samgyeopsal, aged samgyeopsal, hanwoo snowflake naepyeopsal, hanwoo yukhoe, Flower Crab Whole Kalguksu, and Naengmyeon. We also added herring roe sauce to pair with the meat, and ordered Daetong Daetip Sul as well to fully enjoy the vibe of 'Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal'. We'll introduce everything in detail below!

'Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal' Sinnonhyeon Station Branch | Visit Review

'Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal' Sinnonhyeon Station Branch had a spacious, lively Korean BBQ vibe that is great for visiting with a group. With a large hall and a smaller hall separated, it worked well for group gatherings like meals with friends or company dinners, and it was also comfortable for a relaxed meal in a smaller party.

As soon as you come in and take your seat, a variety of side dishes and sauces are set on the table first.

One of the best parts of a Korean BBQ restaurant is that it is not just about eating the meat alone, you can mix and match kimchi, vegetables, sauces, and other sides to enjoy a different bite every time.

At 'Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal', there is also the special twist of bamboo-based dishes, so I was excited even before the first menu item arrived.

Signature Dishes at "Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal" Served in a Bamboo Tube

The most memorable thing was the bamboo.

At most typical BBQ spots, raw meat often arrives on a plate, but here you can try pork belly that's been aged or lightly pre-grilled using bamboo. From the moment the bamboo tube shows up at your table, it feels clearly different from other BBQ restaurants.

Even if you've had samgyeopsal many times in Korea, this is a great way to experience something a little different in K-BBQ.

Grilled Samgyeopsal & Aged Samgyeopsal

'Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal's' signature items, grilled samgyeopsal and aged samgyeopsal, are served together, so you can compare the two styles at once. Both use bamboo, but the cooking methods are different.

The grilled samgyeopsal is seared first with bamboo to add a subtle bamboo aroma and a roasted, smoky flavor. Since it's already been pre-seared before it hits the grill, the outside browns quickly, and with the first bite, you notice the nutty smokiness and the rich taste of the pork belly.

On the other hand, the aged samgyeopsal is fresh pork belly that's low-temperature aged for three days inside a bamboo tube. You slowly cook the thick, unseared meat on the grill, and while the outside turns golden, it stays juicy inside, with a notably tender texture.

Even though both are pork belly made with bamboo, the grilled samgyeopsal stands out for its "roasted flavor from the bamboo sear," while the aged samgyeopsal is all about the "juiciness and tenderness from low-temperature aging in a bamboo tube," so it was fun switching back and forth between the two.

The staff cut both meats into bite-size pieces and grill them for you, so you can enjoy them right at their most delicious moment.

I recommend starting with just a light dip in salt to really taste the difference between the two, then trying them with ssamjang, injeolmi powder, herring roe sauce, and more.

Try It with Herring Roe Sauce

One combo the editor especially loved, and had a lot of fun with while eating the meat, was the herring roe sauce.

If you have just the meat, then add a small dab of herring roe sauce, it brings in a salty, savory boost, plus you get that satisfying pop of the roe in your mouth, it totally changes the vibe.

It even comes with truffle oil, too! Paired with the meat, it adds an extra highlight, making it perfect for switching things up now and then instead of eating it the same way the whole time.

hanwoo Beef Brisket (Chadolbagi)

Next up, we tried the hanwoo beef brisket (chadolbagi).

Because the thinly sliced brisket cooks in seconds the moment it hits the grill, it had a different kind of fun compared to other cuts. With the fat and lean meat finely marbled together, one bite felt tender, and a rich, nutty savoriness spread through your mouth.

You can eat it right away without grilling for long, and we recommend trying it with herring roe and the seasoned side dish as well!

The brisket comes with bean sprouts. The crunchy texture of the sprouts adds a refreshing contrast to the savory richness of the meat, making it feel lighter and easier to enjoy.

hanwoo Snowflake Nabyeopsal

If you want to try a variety of meats, you will not want to miss the hanwoo Snowflake Nabyeopsal.

The thick cut red meat with white marbling immediately caught my eye even before grilling. Once it was cooked just right and I took a bite, I could really taste hanwoo's signature rich, beefy aroma, totally different from samgyeopsal.

It had a satisfying thickness and chew, but it was still tender with no toughness at all, and the nutty flavor lingered the more I chewed.

It was also fun comparing the different charms of pork and beef in one place.

The staff recommended enjoying the hanwoo not just on its own, but topped with their special sauce and even a sprinkle of nutty injeolmi powder. The savory sauce and fragrant powder paired beautifully with hanwoo's deep meat aroma, making it a unique way to enjoy it.

With hanwoo, wrapping it with perilla leaves and pickled onions, or pairing it with grilled vegetables, made the rich meat aroma feel even fresher. If you add just a touch of salt or ssamjang, the nutty richness of the meat really comes through, so be sure to try a few different combinations.

hanwoo Beef Tartare

We also tried hanwoo beef tartare alongside the meat grilling on the pan.

This dish is made by thinly slicing fresh beef and mixing it with a house special sauce, it is one of Korea's most classic ways to enjoy beef without cooking it over a flame.

These days, it's popular to wrap the beef tartare together with warmly grilled brisket, so the editor tried it too. The rich, nutty flavor of the brisket adds to the tender, juicy tartare, making the texture more satisfying, and it paired even better than expected.

If you're a foreign traveler who's been wanting to try beef tartare in Korea at least once, this is a great menu item to order together with brisket.

A whole blue crab, served as is! Blue Crab Whole Kalguksu

If you have had your fill of meat, wrap up the meal with a warm soup dish.

The most eye-catching side menu here is, true to its name, the Blue Crab Whole Kalguksu, made with an entire blue crab.

The visuals were striking from the start, with a big blue crab sitting right on top.

The crab was packed with plump meat, making it fun to pick and eat, and the broth was deeply infused with clean, ocean-fresh flavor.

Especially when you use the shell like a ladle to scoop up noodles and broth together, the crab's savory sweetness comes through even more, making it taste richer and deeper.

If you are visiting with a group, I recommend ordering one bowl after you have had plenty of meat and sharing it.

Refreshing Naengmyeon that pairs perfectly with meat

After eating a good amount of meat, we also ordered a refreshing bowl of Naengmyeon. It came with chewy noodles in a cold broth, topped with cucumber, pickled radish, and a boiled egg, it was perfect for cleansing the palate after rich, fatty meat.

The editor especially loved pairing the Naengmyeon with nicely grilled samgyeopsal rather than eating it on its own. The contrast between the cold, light noodles and the warm, savory meat really stood out, so we kept reaching for more even after we had already eaten plenty of meat.

Daetong Daepsool Served in a Bamboo Tube

At 'Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal', there was one more item that caught the editor's eye just as much as the food. It was Daetong Daepsool.

Even the presentation, arriving at the table in an actual bamboo tube instead of a bottle, felt incredibly unique. They use bamboo for the samgyeopsal, and even the drink comes in a bamboo tube, so the restaurant's concept felt even more clear and distinctive.

If you've only ever had soju in Korea, it could be fun to try a special drink like this with your meat.

Especially if you're visiting with a group, sharing a cup together felt like it would be a more memorable experience than an ordinary barbecue meal.

The Editor's Recommended Eating Order

If you order several dishes like the editor did, try this order, beef brisket → grilled pork belly → aged pork belly → hanwoo snowflake naeyeopsal, and compare the different textures and flavors of each cut.

Switch things up now and then with hanwoo yukhoe, and add a little herring roe sauce to your pork belly, you can enjoy the same meat in a few different ways. To finish, wrap up with a warm bowl of Blue Crab Whole Kalguksu and Naengmyeon for a satisfying K-BBQ meal.

Wrapping up

If you've been wanting to try samgyeopsal during your trip to Korea but worried about whether you can grill the meat well yourself, or if you've already had the usual samgyeopsal and want to experience something a bit more special in K-BBQ, I recommend Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal Sinnonhyeon Station Branch.

From grilled samgyeopsal and aged samgyeopsal served with bamboo, to hanwoo, yukhoe (beef tartare), whole blue crab knife-cut noodles, and Daetong Daeyeop Sul, you can enjoy it all in one place, it's a great way to experience Korean barbecue culture in a surprisingly varied way.

Best of all, a skilled staff member grills the meat for you, so even first-time foreign visitors can enjoy it without any hassle. If you're looking for a special Korean barbecue meal in Gangnam, be sure to stop by!

'Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal' Sinnonhyeon Station Branch | How to Get There

'Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal' Sinnonhyeon Station Branch is located around Gangnam and Sinnonhyeon, so it's a great place to stop by on the day you visit Gangnam during your trip to Korea.

Exit through Exit 4 at Sinnonhyeon.

Go straight, then turn left.

Arrived at 'Daetongnyeong Samgyeopsal' Sinnonhyeon Station Branch!