A three-floor charcoal grill house descended from the Mapo pork restaurants that gave this district its reputation. The menu is marinated ribs, plain salted pork and skirt meat, all cooked over charcoal at the table. Staff handle most of the grilling.
Menu and ordering
One portion each of the marinated ribs and the skirt meat lets you compare them, then finish with the kimchi jjigae.
It is large and takes walk-ins, but weekend evenings fill up. Several unrelated restaurants nearby use the Choidaepo name, so check the address rather than the sign.
105 Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Daeheung Station (Line 6), exit 2, about 80 m · Daily 11:00–22:50 · Open daily
Questions people ask about Mapo Jinjja Wonjo Choedaepo Main Branch
What should I order at Mapo Jinjja Wonjo Choedaepo Main Branch?
One portion each of the marinated ribs and the skirt meat lets you compare them, then finish with the kimchi jjigae.
How much does a meal at Mapo Jinjja Wonjo Choedaepo Main Branch cost?
Expect about ₩19,000 per person. Dwaeji-galbi 250g ₩19,000; salted pork 200g ₩19,000; skirt meat 150g ₩19,000; kimchi jjigae ₩10,000.
When is Mapo Jinjja Wonjo Choedaepo Main Branch open?
Daily 11:00–22:50. Open daily.
Where is Mapo Jinjja Wonjo Choedaepo Main Branch and how do I get there?
Mapo Jinjja Wonjo Choedaepo Main Branch is at 105 Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 마포구 백범로 105. The nearest station is Daeheung Station (Line 6), exit 2, about 80 m.
Who is Mapo Jinjja Wonjo Choedaepo Main Branch good for?
Mapo Jinjja Wonjo Choedaepo Main Branch suits First time in Korea, Groups & sharing, Late night.
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