Have you ever heard of Korean Beef, or 'Hanwoo'? In addition to grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal), Hanwoo is a MUST-EAT foods for tourists traveling in Korea. Majang-dong is where all the Korean locals in Seoul visit to eat the highest level quality of Korean beef. This is because Majang Livestock Market is one of the largest market for fresh beef produce.

We visited the restaurant 'Majanggol' and tried 1++ grade Korean Beef. It was a taste that we couldn't forget, so we wanted to make sure to share our experience with Creatrip members! Creatrip currently has a partnership with Majanggol

Majanggol | Hanwoo Beef Restaurant

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Information

Address: 서울 성동구 마장로31길 40 2F
2F, Majang-ro 31-gil 40, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 

Opening Hours: 10:00 to 22:00 (Closed every first and third Sunday)

Why We Recommend It

Everyone wants to eat good Korean Beef, but are hesitant to because of the steep prices. Majanggol is a reliable and trustworthy Hanwoo Restaurant in Majangdong Hanwoo Market where you are guaranteed to have a satisfying meal worth the price!

You might be nervous to try Hanwoo for the first time. But you can trust Majanggol because this is a restaurant that even locals love visiting to enjoy high quality beef. Many make a visit when they have some special event that they want to commemorate.

The meat is very high-quality and you are guaranteed to enjoy it. Majanggol serves only 1++ grade Hanwoo to their customers.

Things To Keep In Mind

Majangdong Hanwoo Market requires all its stores, including "Majanggol," to charge a separate fee called "table setting fee". This fee is in addition to the actual price of the meat selected at the market. The table setting fee covers the cost of setting up items such as water, vegetables, seasonings, and grilling pans. At Majanggol, this fee is 6,000 KRW per person. However, customers who opt for takeout are not charged this fee.

Reservations can only be made up to 30 days in advance.

Majanggol, along with other Hanwoo restaurants located within the Majangdong Livestock Market, charges a table fee. Regardless of the meat price, adults are required to pay 6,000 KRW per person, while children are charged 4,000 KRW per person.

Cancellations and refunds are only possible up to 3 days before the reservation date.

Majanggol is a popular restaurant, and if you arrive more than 10 minutes late for your reservation, it will be automatically canceled, and you will not be able to receive a refund for any deposit made.

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Our Visit

The beef served in Majanggol is the highest-quality 1++ Grade Korean Hanwoo. I was very impressed by my visit here.

Majanggol has received certificates for Korean livestock products in recent years. As you can see, the grade marked above is Hanwoo (한우) 1++. Also, the store has many customers, and many of them were Korean locals. Many Koreans decide to eat Hanwoo when they have a special event to commemorate.

Hanwoo is very important to Koreans. In Korea, eating Korean beef means that there are things to celebrate, such as getting accepted to college, getting a promotion in work, or winning in a competition, etc. Hanwoo is equated with happiness and celebration for Koreans as it is really high-quality and a way to really treat yourself!

The Korean beef is neatly placed inside a low-temperature refrigerator, assuring that the meat is kept very fresh. Also, in Majanggol, you can choose the part of the beef you would like to have, and see the actual price tag for yourself so price transparency and freshness of the meat are both guaranteed. 

Every store in Majangdong Hanwoo Market, receives table fee per person. This table fee must be paid separately from the meat price. It is 6,000 KRW for adults and 4,000 KRW for children.

We picked out two 1++ Korean beef steaks that were evenly distributed. Because it was our first time trying Hanwoo, we were really looking forward to it!

The highly marbled Hanwoo beef is really juicy, so when it's on the grill, you can see the oil and juices dripping down from inside of the meat. The smell was incredible. After the meat was cooked enough, we cut it and inside, a beautiful pink lining was revealed.

However, we were a little busy drinking, so we accidentally overcooked the meat and burnt it a little...oops! We still had to eat it though, considering how precious this meat is.

The picture above accurately represents my feelings about this Hanwoo. I was really impressed!!! I can't put the expression into words as I have never eaten Korean beef before. Even though it was a little burnt, it was still so yummy. All I can say is that it was absolutely delicious!

The additional Miso Stew was also very good and not too salty, with the perfect amount of the fermented soy aroma.

Whichever way it's cooked, Majanggs Korean beef was incredible. The meat itself is super fresh and when I took a bite of it, I was amazed at how tender and soft it was. I was really glad that I could try Hanwoo.

Because it was so delicious, I went to get a second dish of Korean beef. This time I chose a Korean beef platter with various cuts. The small pieces looked like it contained more muscle and less fatty parts.

After I tasted each part, I was convinced that Majanggol's Korean beef is the best. Every cut of meat was amazing, and the taste is unforgettable. No wonder my friends that had Hanwoo before said, "After you try Korean beef, you will never want to eat pork belly."

The meat was so tender and soft that it felt like a marshmallow melting inside my mouth. The taste of Korean beef cannot be compared to ordinary beef. Eating Hanwoo was truly a life-changing experience!

We ordered "Raw Beef Bibimbap" to eat together. We recommend that you order it to have a more satisfying meal; it was delicious!

If you are hesitant to eat Korean beef, or doubtful about its taste, don't be! Majanggol is a trustworthy restaurant where you can eat the best 1++ grade Korean beef, and it's loved by many! We understand that you might be hesitant, as we also were since it seemed a bit expensive. However, after eating it, we felt that it was really worth the price!

If you have never tried Korean beef, you should try your first Hanwoo at “Majanggol (마장골)”, which is recommended for the high quality meat. I will definitely be coming back!

These are the lovely Majanggol's owners; they're father and son! They will help out foreigners by coming to the table and helping you cook the meat.

How to Get There

Address: 서울 성동구 마장로31길 40 2F

Directions: From Exit 4 of Yongdu Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), go straight. After crossing the bridge, arrive at the Majangdong Livestock Market. After entering, turn right at the first intersection and you will see the first floor of Majanggol. Go up to the second floor.

Exit Yongdu Station from Exit 4.

Walk straight ahead.

Walk into the Majanggol Livestock Market using the entrance to the left.

At the first alley, look for the sign for Majanggol like in the picture above.

Head up the stairs and you've arrived!

Majanggol | Hanwoo Beef Restaurant

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