BBQ Yul is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Gangnam that grills pork aged for 336 hours over charcoal — and the staff, not you, do the grilling.
That matters if you are visiting from abroad: you order, they cook.
Below are what it is known for, what to order, hours and last-order times, the subway route from Gangnam Station, and what is not confirmed anywhere official.
BBQ Yul Seoul: What This Gangnam Charcoal BBQ House Is Known For
| Name | BBQ Yul (고깃집열) — listed as "BBQ YUL Gangnam Branch" on the Seoul Tourism site |
|---|---|
| Type | Korean barbecue, charcoal-grilled pork, staff-grilled |
| Hours (Mon–Fri) | 14:00–22:20, last order 21:30 |
| Hours (Saturday) | 13:00–21:20, last order 20:30 |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Address | 48 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul |
| Nearest subway | Gangnam Station (Line 2 / Shinbundang Line), Exit 5 — 395 m, about a 5-minute walk |
Per the Korea Tourism Organization English listing, BBQ Yul serves pork aged 336 hours — 14 days — grilled by the restaurant’s staff over charcoal.
Aging is what separates this place from an ordinary pork-belly house: the meat rests for two full weeks before it reaches the grill, and the charcoal — not gas or an electric plate — is the heat source.
All the meat is sourced domestically in Korea, and every cut is cooked by the restaurant’s staff so that the timing and doneness are handled for you.
When I look at a Korean barbecue place as a visitor, the first thing I check is who grills the meat — and here it is the staff, over charcoal, not you.
If you have never managed grill timing at a Korean barbecue table, this setup suits you; if you specifically want to grill the meat yourself, the listings do not describe a self-grill option here.
What Should You Order at BBQ Yul?
The two official listings name the signature dish as Juicy Pork Neck, plus five other pork cuts and a pot-rice dish — but neither listing shows prices.
Each listing shows a different slice of the menu, so read both before you go.
The KTO listing names Grilled Pork Belly, Pork Cheek Meat (a cut known for a chewy texture) and Seojilnyeo Pot Rice, a rice dish cooked in a pot that often arrives as a filling finish at premium barbecue houses.
The Seoul Tourism listing names Juicy Neck Meat, Pork Shoulder Blade, and Pork Belly sold as a Half Set or Full Set — sets rather than single portions, which is the usual format for group dining.
The Korean name of the signature "Juicy Pork Neck" dish is not confirmed in either English listing, so if you plan to point at the menu in Korean, note the Korean names on site or ask the staff.
If you are dining as a group and splitting the cost, the Pork Belly Half Set or Full Set is the straightforward choice; if you are alone or in a pair, the single cuts like Pork Cheek Meat are the safer order.
Menu on the Two Official Listings
The two official English listings do not show the same menu, so checking only one means missing half the picture.
| Listed as | KTO listing | Seoul Tourism listing |
|---|---|---|
| Signature | Juicy Pork Neck | Juicy Neck Meat |
| Belly | Grilled Pork Belly | Pork Belly (Half Set / Full Set) |
| Other cuts | Pork Cheek Meat | Pork Shoulder Blade |
| Rice | Seojilnyeo Pot Rice | — |
The table shows only item names, because prices for each dish are not published on either English listing.
Build a rough budget before you go from other sources, but confirm on site — third-party price guesses are not something to plan around.
If knowing the price matters to your plan, call +82-507-1449-7712 or check the restaurant’s Instagram (@bbqyul_official) before you walk there.
BBQ Yul Hours and Closing Days
Per the Seoul Tourism English listing, weekday hours are 14:00–22:20 with last order 21:30; Saturday 13:00–21:20 with last order 20:30; closed Sundays.
| Day | Hours | Last order |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 14:00–22:20 | 21:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–21:20 | 20:30 |
| Sunday | Closed | — |
Saturday opens one hour earlier and closes one hour earlier than weekdays, and on both day types the kitchen stops taking orders 50 minutes before closing.
There is no weekday lunch: the door opens at 14:00 on Monday to Friday, so a lunch plan here will not work.
If you arrive after 21:30 on a weekday or 20:30 on Saturday, you risk being refused entry, and a Sunday trip needs a different restaurant entirely.
How to Get to BBQ Yul by Subway
Per the Seoul Tourism English listing, BBQ Yul is a 395 m walk from Gangnam Station (Line 2 / Shinbundang Line) Exit 5 — about a 5-minute walk.
- Ride Seoul Subway Line 2 or the Shinbundang Line to Gangnam Station.
- Take Exit 5.
- Walk about 395 m toward Seocho-daero 78-gil — roughly a 5-minute walk.
- The address is 48 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu; the street is a side street off the main Seocho-daero.
Parking is listed as available on the KTO listing, but the fee and validation details are not given, so walking from the station is the simpler plan.
If your hotel is on another line, a subway route planner such as the one at KoreanKorea.com shows how to reach Gangnam Station from where you are staying.
Before You Go: What the Listings Do Not Tell You
Prices, reservations and takeout are the three gaps — and each has a direct way to check.
There is no budget figure in this post; call +82-507-1449-7712 or check @bbqyul_official on Instagram for current pricing.
The reservation field is blank on the KTO listing, so whether the restaurant takes reservations is not confirmed anywhere official — a call settles it.
Takeout is likewise not confirmed.
Parking is available per the listing, though the fee is not stated, and whether the restaurant accepts foreign credit cards or has English menus on site is not known from the listings.
If it were me, I’d go on a weekday after 14:00, when the doors open and the charcoal is fresh — a Saturday 13:00 opening works too, but a weekday evening feels calmer, and I’d simply ask the staff to grill everything since that is the house style anyway.
If any of these decide whether you go, make one call before you set out — the phone number above is the fastest route to an answer.
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Sources
- KTO listing states ‘Available’; fee/validation details not s (api.visitkorea.or.kr)
- Seoul Tourism English listing: menu items, last order times, (english.visitseoul.net)
- Three reader-help resources to link for getting there and ne (koreankorea.com)
Summary: BBQ Yul at a Glance
- Go Monday to Saturday — the restaurant is closed on Sundays.
- Eat after 14:00 on weekdays; there is no weekday lunch service.
- Order before 21:30 on weekdays or 20:30 on Saturday, or you may be turned away.
- Let the staff grill — that is the service this place is built around.
- Check prices and reservations by phone (+82-507-1449-7712), since neither official listing gives them.
FAQ
Q. What is BBQ Yul in Seoul known for?
Pork aged for 336 hours — 14 days — and grilled over charcoal by the restaurant’s staff, per the KTO English listing as of September 28, 2026.
Q. What should I order at BBQ Yul?
The signature is Juicy Pork Neck; the listings also name Grilled Pork Belly, Pork Cheek Meat, Pork Shoulder Blade, Seojilnyeo Pot Rice, and Pork Belly sold as a Half Set or Full Set.
Q. How do I get to BBQ Yul by subway?
Take Line 2 or the Shinbundang Line to Gangnam Station, Exit 5, then walk about 395 m — roughly 5 minutes — to 48 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu.
Q. What are the hours and how do I get there?
Weekdays 14:00–22:20 (last order 21:30), Saturday 13:00–21:20 (last order 20:30), closed Sundays; Gangnam Station Exit 5 is the nearest subway access.
Q. Where can I eat near other Seoul stations?
KoreanKorea.com lists places to eat near each Seoul subway station by exit, alongside a Seoul travel map and a metro route planner.
Want to see what 336-hour aged pork looks like tonight? Check @bbqyul_official on Instagram, then call +82-507-1449-7712 before you head to Gangnam Station Exit 5.
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