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Banpo Galbi

Express Bus Terminal

반포갈비 고속터미널점

4.5 · 60 Google reviews · read them

A charcoal beef-rib house inside Banpo Shopping Town at Express Bus Terminal. Raw galbisal and top blade arrive on a steel tray to grill yourself; every staff member greets you at the door, and many customers are foreign.

Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide

At a glanceHours 12:00–23:00Closed on Seollal and Chuseok days onlyFirst time in KoreaGroups & sharingNot spicy
Raw galbisal on a steel tray at Banpo Galbi, Express Bus Terminal
Photo: Photo: Harrison Hong, Table Notes

Editor's visit

Visit notes

What should you order?

Galbisal · beef short-rib meat on charcoal

A suggested order

Point to 갈비살 (galbisal) and 부채살 (top blade); add the beef doenjang stew to finish with rice.

Neighborhood
Banpo · Express Bus Terminal
Food style
Charcoal beef galbi
Station to look up
Express Bus Terminal Station (Lines 3·7·9)
Hours
12:00–23:00
Closed
Closed on Seollal and Chuseok days only
Key prices
Galbisal + top blade + doenjang stew came to ₩49,800 for the table (Sep 2026)

✓ Traveler check

What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.

Rating
★4.5 from 60 Google reviews
Reviews by visitors
5 of 5 featured Google reviews are in a language other than Korean
Ordering
Show staff this: 반포갈비 고속터미널점 — Galbisal · beef short-rib meat on charcoal
Payment
Cards accepted (Google listing)
Reservations
Takes reservations (Google listing)
Getting there
Express Bus Terminal Station (Lines 3·7·9) · 12:00–23:00
Budget
See what we paid in our visit note

What should you know before you order?

Three subway lines meet here, so it works as a first meal on your first day in Seoul or on the day you leave for another city. Hours are from the restaurant's own Instagram (@banpo_galbi); street address not yet verified by the editor.

For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.

FROM OTHER DINERS

What do diners say on Google?

4.560 Google reviewsas of 2026-09-30

Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.

NEAR YOU

What else is nearby?

Other guides close to this restaurant, by straight-line distance.

Questions people ask about Banpo Galbi Express Bus Terminal

What should I order at Banpo Galbi Express Bus Terminal?

Point to 갈비살 (galbisal) and 부채살 (top blade); add the beef doenjang stew to finish with rice.

How much does a meal at Banpo Galbi Express Bus Terminal cost?

Banpo Galbi Express Bus Terminal does not publish set prices, so the cost depends on what you order.

When is Banpo Galbi Express Bus Terminal open?

12:00–23:00. Closed on Seollal and Chuseok days only.

Where is Banpo Galbi Express Bus Terminal and how do I get there?

Banpo Galbi Express Bus Terminal is at in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울 서초구 반포쇼핑타운 4동 지하 1층 (고속터미널역) — 도로명 주소 확인 전. The nearest station is Express Bus Terminal Station (Lines 3·7·9).

Who is Banpo Galbi Express Bus Terminal good for?

Banpo Galbi Express Bus Terminal suits First time in Korea, Groups & sharing, Not spicy.

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