Ggupdang

Ggupdang (꿉당) is a Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized premium pork BBQ restaurant in Seoul, holding the distinction for four consecutive years since 2022. Founded in 2019 in Sinsa-dong, it pioneered the '돼마카세' (pork omakase) trend — elevating Korean pork BBQ to a fine-dining-adjacent experience. With just 3 locations (Sinsa, Seongsu, Songpa), each cut is treated like a course: the star is KOKUMI Moksal (aged pork neck, 15-day dry-aged for extraordinary tenderness, ₩19,000) alongside thick-cut skin-on belly and the limited 'Kkup-sal' (deboned back rib meat). The proprietary grilling method uses binchotan (Japanese white charcoal) with custom aluminum grill plates for semi-direct heat — delivering a fast, even sear without flare-ups. Staff handle all grilling, presenting each cut omakase-style. Unique touches include truffle jjapagetti (₩9,000) and optional Amour Caviar pairings. Located in Seoul's trendiest neighborhoods (Garosu-gil and Seongsu 'Brooklyn of Seoul'), reservations via CatchTable are recommended. Expect ₩30,000–50,000 per person. No corkage fee at Seongsu. Arrive at opening time to avoid 1-2 hour peak waits.