Itaewon / Korean barbecue
Itaewon
단풍나무집 이태원점
The Itaewon branch of a polished barbecue group, tucked into a lane off Itaewon-ro in a traditional-style house. It serves lunch as well as dinner, cooks the set menus at the table and is a common pick for hotel guests and tour groups who want a first Korean barbecue in comfortable surroundings.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Marinated beef and pork galbi
A barbecue set for the table: marinated beef and pork ribs are the reason to come.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Weekdays have a lunch service to 15:00 and dinner from 17:00; weekends run straight through from 11:30. It costs more than a neighbourhood grill.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
Traditional Korean BBQ at its best. The set menu was outstanding, with fresh, high-quality food and authentic Korean flavours from start to finish. The atmosphere was incredible, tucked away in a hidden traditional Korean laneway that made the whole experience feel even more spe
Absolutely amazing Korean BBQ restaurant in Itaewon. My family and I were staying at the Grand Hyatt in Seoul and we're recommended this restaurant by our tour guide. The recommendation was spot on! The marinated beef and pork we're done of the best I've ever had, and the staff w
Propably the best meal we ate in Korea on our 2 trips. We arrived at 230 pm and they close at 3 but they served us a full lunch in 15 minutes all cooked at the table. The pork ribs and shrimps were amazing. All for 113 euro including a bottle of malbec.
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
NEAR YOU
Other guides close to this restaurant, by straight-line distance.
A barbecue set for the table: marinated beef and pork ribs are the reason to come.
Expect about ₩20,000 per person. Google price range ₩20,000–₩70,000 per person.
11:30–22:00. Open daily.
Maple Tree House (Danpungnamujip) Itaewon is at 26 Itaewon-ro 27ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 용산구 이태원로27가길 26. The nearest station is Itaewon Station (Line 6), about 80 m.
Maple Tree House (Danpungnamujip) Itaewon suits First time in Korea, Groups & sharing, Near the sights.
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