Gyejaram Seongsu Main
숯불닭갈비 계자람 성수본점 · Korean BBQ
ABOUT
Gyejaram Seongsu Main is a Korean restaurant specializing in Chuncheon-style charcoal-grilled dakgalbi, a style of chicken barbecue that is different from the more familiar pan-fried dakgalbi. Chicken is grilled over charcoal, giving the meat a smoky aroma while keeping the inside tender. The restaurant offers three main flavors: salt, soy sauce and spicy seasoning, making it easy to compare different styles of Korean grilled chicken in one meal. The most useful order for first-time visitors is the Three-Flavor Set (합계), which combines salt, soy and spicy dakgalbi for ₩42,000. Individual portions are ₩14,000 for salt and ₩15,000 for soy or spicy. The restaurant also offers chicken neck, gizzard and chicken feet, along with side dishes such as cheese potato pancake, makguksu, bibim noodles and doenjang noodles.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
A recurring point in recent reviews is the charcoal aroma and tender chicken. Visitors generally describe the chicken as soft and flavorful, with the charcoal adding a noticeable smoky character. One recent Polle review specifically praised the grilled chicken as very tender and flavorful, although the same reviewer found the chicken neck tougher and noticed some odor. The three sauces give the meal some variety. The salt flavor is the simplest and lets the charcoal-grilled chicken stand out, while the soy version has a sweet-and-savory profile. The spicy version uses Korean chili powder and has a more pronounced spicy-sweet flavor. The restaurant's own menu descriptions and visitor information consistently identify these three as its core chicken options. Waiting is one practical issue to know about. Recent local reviews mention that lines can become long, and one September 2026 review specifically complained about the long wait despite enjoying the chicken. Another recent visitor reported that the table turnover was fairly quick at around 6 p.m
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3PM–11PM
3PM–4PM
OPEN DAILY
₩14,000–₩15,000 / serving
Gyejaram is in Seongsu, about a short walk from Seongsu Station. It is not directly on the main café streets, so travelers should use a map rather than relying only on the “Seongsu” name. The restaurant has no dedicated parking, so public transportation is the practical choice. The restaurant is particularly useful for two or more people, because the three-flavor set lets everyone share different versions of charcoal-grilled dakgalbi. Weekday dinner starts at 3 p.m., while weekends start at noon. Because recent reviews mention waiting, making a reservation where possible or avoiding the busiest dinner period can save time. For a first visit, order the Three-Flavor Set, then compare the salt, soy and spicy versions. If you want a more substantial Korean meal, add a side such as cheese potato pancake or finish with cheese fried rice. The restaurant also offers takeout.
서울 성동구 성덕정17길 5 1층5 Seongdeokjeong 17-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8691-2510
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