Shin Mi-kyung Hongdae Dakgalbi
신미경 홍대닭갈비 · Korean BBQ
ABOUT
Shin Mi-kyung Hongdae Dakgalbi is a long-running dakgalbi restaurant near Hongik University, known for its large cast-iron grill and spicy stir-fried chicken served with vegetables, rice cakes and other toppings. The restaurant's best-known option is the Cheese Fondue Dakgalbi, combining the spicy chicken with both mozzarella and cheddar cheese. A regular Vegetable Dakgalbi is also available for diners who want the more traditional version without cheese. The restaurant says it has been serving dakgalbi in Hongdae since 1996. The meal is designed more as a shared Korean table experience than a simple individual dish. Recent visitors frequently add noodles or other toppings and finish with fried rice after eating the chicken. Prices are relatively accessible for Hongdae, at around ₩14,000 per person for Vegetable Dakgalbi and ₩16,000 for the cheese version. The restaurant is particularly familiar with international visitors, with recent reviews repeatedly mentioning foreign customers.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
The Cheese Fondue Dakgalbi is the menu most strongly associated with the restaurant. Visitors often choose the medium spice level and add jjolmyeon or ramen noodles before finishing with fried rice. The chicken is served already partly cooked, which makes the meal easier to manage at the table. The combination of spicy-sweet dakgalbi sauce and melted mozzarella and cheddar is the main attraction, although some recent visitors find the medium level fairly spicy. The regular Vegetable Dakgalbi receives attention as well, particularly from diners who want to experience the dish without cheese. Reviews mention tender chicken, plenty of cabbage and other vegetables, and a familiar sweet-spicy flavor. Complimentary buchu-jeon and salad are served before the main dish, and 날치알 볶음밥 is a popular way to finish the meal. Some reviews criticize the amount of chicken relative to the vegetables and side dishes, while others find the overall portion sufficient.
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11AM–11PM
NO BREAK TIME
OPEN DAILY
₩12,000–₩16,000 / serving
Cheese Fondue Dakgalbi is the signature-style choice and comes with mozzarella and cheddar. Choose Vegetable Dakgalbi if you want a more straightforward version without cheese. Spice levels can be adjusted; if you are not used to Korean spicy food, starting with the mild level is safer. Jjolmyeon and ramen are common additions, while fried rice is a popular finishing dish. The restaurant can get busy around lunch and dinner peaks. Recent visitors mention waiting during busy periods, so reservations are useful when available.
서울 마포구 와우산로21길 31-10 1층31-10 Wausan-ro 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2245-5222
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