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.
The moment you step in, every person on the floor looks up and greets you at once. To someone who runs restaurants, that is not a script — it means somebody is watching the whole room, all the time. A place that watches the room watches the fire and the meat too. Both the beef and the stew were faultless.
A wave of greetings at the door, galbisal turning colour over the coals, and one number on the bill that made us look again.
Menu and ordering
Galbisal (beef short-rib meat), bucheatsal (top blade) and a beef doenjang stew. The raw beef comes out on a steel tray and you grill it yourself over charcoal; the stew, eaten with rice at the end, turns the grill into a full meal.
₩49,800 for all three. For charcoal-grilled beef in this part of Seoul, it is the kind of bill you read twice.
Before you go
Foreign diners are common here, so nobody feels out of place. Point to 갈비살 (galbisal) and 부채살 (bucheatsal) on the menu and you have ordered; ask for the doenjang stew near the end of the meat so it arrives with your rice. If your route passes Express Bus Terminal, it is worth planning around.
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)
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Rating
★4.6 from 67 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
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
What do diners say on Google?
4.6★★★★★67 Google reviewsas of 2026-10-28
jas sheng★★★★★6 months ago
I had an amazing meal at 반포갈비.
The Korean beef here is incredibly tender and full of flavor, melting in your mouth with every bite. The quality is truly top-notch.
The service was also excellent—staff were friendly, attentive, and took great care of grilling the meat perfectly fo
Renan Caprucho★★★★★5 months ago
Incredibile restaurant!
Amazing Korean barbecue, the beef melt when you eat, the sides are tasteful!
Really recommend a visit here!
jiaomin shang★★★★★5 months ago
Yummy food, staffs are very friendly. Enjoying eating here.
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
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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