Quick Info
Name: Yoogane Dakgalbi Myeongdong Station Branch (유가네닭갈비 명동역점)
Address: 19 Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (2nd floor)
Hours: Opens at 10:00 (check the closing time before you visit)
Phone: 02-775-3392
Takeout/Delivery: Available
Reservations/Groups: Available
Recommended Menu: Half & Half Dakgalbi, Yoogane Dakgalbi
Price Range: 12,000 KRW – 49,500 KRW (approx. $8.99 – $37.08)
Location: About 109 m from Myeongdong Station Exit 8
※ Opening hours, closed days, menu, and prices may change, so it’s best to check before you visit.
Yoogane Dakgalbi Myeongdong Station Branch
Yoogane is a popular Korean dakgalbi restaurant in Myeongdong, Seoul.
If you are looking for dakgalbi in Myeongdong, this Korean restaurant near Myeongdong Station is an easy place to stop during a day of shopping and sightseeing.
We visited Yoogane Dakgalbi Myeongdong Station Branch (유가네닭갈비 명동역점), about 109 m from Myeongdong Station Exit 8.
Dakgalbi is a popular Korean dish where seasoned chicken, vegetables, and sauce are stir-fried together on a large hot plate. You eat it as a main meal and finish with Korean fried rice cooked in the leftover sauce.
Yoogane Dakgalbi has been around since 1981. We ordered the Half & Half Dakgalbi with mozzarella cheese and finished the meal with fried rice.
Location – 유가네 닭갈비
19 Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (2nd floor)
It’s about 109 m from Myeongdong Station Exit 8.
The restaurant is on the 2nd floor. Look for the sign on the ground floor and head upstairs.
✔ Google Maps Location
👉 View Yoogane Dakgalbi Myeongdong Station Branch on Google Maps
There are several Yoogane Dakgalbi branches in Myeongdong. The one featured in this post is the Myeongdong Station Branch. You can check the other branches using the links below.
Yoogane Dakgalbi Myeongdong 1 Branch
Myeongdong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
✔ Google Maps Location
👉 View Yoogane Dakgalbi Myeongdong 2nd Branch on Google Maps
Yoogane Dakgalbi Myeongdong 2 Branch
Chungmuro 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
✔ Google Maps Location
👉 View Yoogane Dakgalbi Myeongdong 1st Branch on Google Maps
※ Hours, menu, and prices may differ by branch, so please check before you visit.
Inside the Restaurant
Each table has a grill built into the center. After you order, a staff member places the dakgalbi on the hot plate and keeps an eye on it while it cooks.
When you sit down, cups, small plates, and empty bowls are already set on the table. Side dishes are not served at the table. You get them yourself from the self-service bar.
Self-Service Side Dish Bar
Side dishes at Yoogane Dakgalbi are self-service. After you order, head to the self-service bar, grab a bowl, and take as much as you want.
The bar has stacks of plates and bowls, with side dishes in separate trays. You can take basic side dishes like kimchi and pickled radish, plus items that go well with dakgalbi, such as cabbage. Sauces are also set out there.
Dakgalbi can be spicy and rich, so pickled radish and cabbage are useful for refreshing your palate between bites. Take only a little at first and go back if you need more.
There’s a sign at the bar asking guests to take only what they need. Just take an amount you can finish.
What We Ordered
There were two of us, and we ordered the half & half dakgalbi for 2 people.
The half & half dakgalbi puts the spicy Yoogane Dakgalbi and the non-spicy Miso Honey Dakgalbi on one plate, half and half. One side has a red spicy sauce and the other a sweet soy-based sauce, so you can compare the two flavors.
We added mozzarella cheese. It melted in the middle, and we could dip the dakgalbi from both sides into it.
The red Yoogane Dakgalbi has a rich, spicy sauce, and you can really taste the restaurant’s signature flavor. The Miso Honey Dakgalbi is sweeter and milder, so it can be a better choice if you don’t usually eat spicy food.
To finish, we added a bowl of fried rice mix (볶음공기) and made fried rice. When you order it near the end of the meal, the staff stir-fries the rice with the leftover sauce for you.
Our Recommendation
We recommend two dishes at this restaurant.
- Half & Half Dakgalbi
If you’re dining with two or more people, the half & half dakgalbi is the safest choice. You get both a spicy and a mild flavor, and it’s an easy order for first-time visitors, especially if people in your group have different spice levels. - Yoogane Dakgalbi
If you like spicy sauce or you’re visiting alone, we recommend the Yoogane Dakgalbi. It’s the restaurant’s signature dish, so it’s a great way to try the basic flavor of the place.
Menu & Prices
Dakgalbi
Half & Half Dakgalbi (반반닭갈비)
2 servings – 28,500 KRW (approx. $21.35) / 3 servings – 39,500 KRW (approx. $29.59) / 4 servings – 49,500 KRW (approx. $37.08)
Yoogane Dakgalbi (유가네닭갈비) – 12,000 KRW (approx. $8.99)
Cheese Fondue Dakgalbi (치즈퐁닭)
2 servings – 28,500 KRW (approx. $21.35) / 3 servings – 39,500 KRW (approx. $29.59) / 4 servings – 49,500 KRW (approx. $37.08)
Sweet Corn Cheese Dakgalbi (콘치즈닭갈비) – 13,500 KRW (approx. $10.11)
Miso Honey Dakgalbi (미소허니닭갈비) – 13,000 KRW (approx. $9.74)
Octopus Dakgalbi (낙지닭갈비) – 13,000 KRW (approx. $9.74)
Webfoot Octopus Dakgalbi (쭈닭갈비) – 13,000 KRW (approx. $9.74)
Charcoal-Grilled Dakgalbi (숯불닭갈비) – 13,000 KRW (approx. $9.74)
USD prices are approximate and may vary depending on exchange rates.
Original Spicy Dakgalbi – 12,000 KRW (approx. $8.99) per person
A classic Korean stir-fried chicken dish with vegetables and spicy sauce. Minimum order: 2 servings – 24,000 KRW (approx. $17.98).
※ The Octopus Dakgalbi, Webfoot Octopus Dakgalbi, and Charcoal-Grilled Dakgalbi require an order of 2 servings or more.
Extra Menu
Mozzarella Cheese (모짜렐라치즈) – 3,000 KRW (approx. $2.25)
Udon Noodles (우동면사리) – 3,000 KRW (approx. $2.25)
Ramyeon Noodles (라면사리) – 2,500 KRW (approx. $1.87)
Fried Rice Mix (볶음공기) – 3,000 KRW (approx. $2.25)
※ After finishing the dakgalbi, you can order fried rice. The staff will stir-fry the rice on the hot plate for you.
※ Menu and prices may change depending on when you visit.
USD prices are approximate, based on 1 USD ≈ 1,335 KRW.
How to Enjoy Dakgalbi
If you ordered the half & half dakgalbi, start with the Miso Honey Dakgalbi and then move on to the red Yoogane Dakgalbi. If you eat the spicy sauce first, the sweetness of the Miso Honey can taste weaker.
First, try the dakgalbi without cheese to taste the original sauce. Then push the cheese to the middle and dip the dakgalbi into it.
Cooking the cabbage and green onion with the dakgalbi sauce helps cut the richness. Pairing it with kimchi or pickled radish from the self-service bar also refreshes your palate.
Don’t skip the fried rice at the end. The rice picks up the rich, savory flavor of the dakgalbi sauce left on the hot plate.
How Much Should You Order?
For two people, 2 servings of half & half dakgalbi plus one fried rice mix was a good amount.
If you are especially hungry, you can add cheese or noodles.
For three or four people, the half & half dakgalbi also comes in 3-serving and 4-serving sizes. Order according to how much your group normally eats.
If you’re visiting Korea for the first time and aren’t sure how much to order, the half & half dakgalbi is an easy place to start.
Is Dakgalbi Spicy?
It depends on the menu.
The red Yoogane Dakgalbi has a noticeably spicy sauce. The Miso Honey Dakgalbi is sweeter and milder.
If you’re sensitive to spicy food, the half & half dakgalbi is a safe choice because you can try both flavors in one order.
You can also eat the dakgalbi with cabbage, pickled radish, or other side dishes from the self-service bar to cool down the spice.
Tips Before You Visit
The restaurant is on the 2nd floor, so look for the sign at street level.
The side dishes are self-service, so go grab them right after you sit down.
During meal times, tourists and office workers fill the area, so there may be a wait. Reservations are available, so if you’re coming with a bigger group, call ahead at 02-775-3392.
Check the current opening hours and menu prices before you visit.
More Places to Eat Nearby
There are plenty of restaurants in Myeongdong, so you can pick something other than dakgalbi too.
- Myeongdong Kyoja (Main Branch)
Best Restaurant in Myeongdong, Seoul – Kalguksu & Mandu at Myeongdong Kyoja
2. Hyodam Kalguksu Dakhanmari Myeongdong
A Korean restaurant in Myeongdong known for its dakhanmari (whole chicken soup) and chicken kalguksu (knife-cut noodles). Stop by for a warm, hearty Korean meal while exploring Myeongdong.
Dakhanmari & Chicken Kalguksu in Myeongdong, Seoul – Korean Restaurant Guide
- Myeongdong Street Food Alley
If you want a snack after your meal, you can find hotteok, gyeran-bbang (egg bread), and skewers along the streets of Myeongdong. It’s easy to enjoy while walking around.
More Places to Visit Nearby
After your meal, you can walk around the Myeongdong Station area.
- Myeongdong Cathedral
A church close to Myeongdong Station. It’s a good place to take a short break in a calmer atmosphere, away from the shopping streets.
- Namdaemun Market
One of Seoul’s best-known traditional markets, within walking distance from Myeongdong. Stop by if you want to see the market atmosphere and try some street food.
- N Seoul Tower
Head up toward Namsan from Myeongdong to reach N Seoul Tower. A good course if you want a walk and a view over Seoul after your meal.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for dakgalbi in Myeongdong, this restaurant is convenient because it’s only a short walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 8.
For a first visit, try the half & half dakgalbi. It lets you compare a spicy dakgalbi with a sweeter, milder flavor in one meal. If you like spicy food, go for the Yoogane Dakgalbi.
Adding mozzarella cheese makes the meal richer, but taste the dakgalbi on its own first. And don’t forget the fried rice at the end. The rice cooked in the leftover sauce is one of the best parts of the meal.
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