How to Order
Reservations are highly recommended — make one via Naver or call ahead. This is a premium dining experience with table service. The server will explain the menu; Hanwoo Galbi is the star dish. Staff will grill the meat for you. Yukke is a must-try starter. Finish with cold noodles (naengmyeon) to cleanse the palate. Credit cards accepted. Expect to spend 1-2 hours.
Maple Tree House (단풍나무집) is a premium Korean BBQ restaurant established in 2005 in Samcheong-dong, Seoul.
Renowned for its contemporary, Western-friendly atmosphere that blends natural elements with modern design — the Samcheong-dong branch features a stunning birch tree interior described as stepping into a serene forest.
Featured in CNN Travel's '13 things you've got to do in Seoul' and ranked #47 of 25,000+ restaurants in Seoul on TripAdvisor, it has become the go-to Korean BBQ destination for first-time visitors.
The signature Maple Galbi (단풍갈비, ₩64,500) features sweet soy-marinated short ribs, while their 1++ Aged Hanwoo Sirloin (₩62,500) offers the finest grade of Korean native beef.
Staff grill everything to perfection at your table, with full English menus and bilingual service at all branches.
With 3 Seoul locations (Samcheong-dong, Itaewon, Gangnam) plus international branches in Manila, Bangkok, and Taipei, Maple Tree House delivers a refined BBQ experience.
Lunch sets from ₩13,500 offer exceptional value.
Reservations recommended 2-4 weeks ahead for dinner.
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