Nowadays, when the weather continues to be humid and hot, I really want to leave my daily life behind and go on a vacation. However, the reality is that you cannot leave like your heart. How about enjoying a vacation in the middle of the city after work or on a weekend evening? In a place that feels like camping without any other preparation, sitting around with good people and eating meat grilled on the grill will heal both your tired body and mind. From places where you can enjoy a barbecue while watching the sunset over the Han River, to a place for a dinner party where all team members are satisfied with the sentimental camping interior, to skewers that are grilled and eaten with charcoal barbecue cubes! Here are 5 of the best places to go camping and barbecue in the city.
1. Enjoy a view of the Han River, Sangam's 'Waikiki Market'
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“Waikiki Market†is located on a line with a view of the Han River, so you can enjoy barbecuing while watching the sunset. The “Handon Neck BBQ Set†consists of side dishes to go with and ingredients that increase the flavor when grilled, such as high-quality handon neck, shrimp, sausage, mochi, sweet pumpkin, and pineapple. Another tip is that there is a kiosk where you can cook and eat ramen together. There are many groups, so it is recommended that you make a reservation.
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â–²Location: 332 Maponaru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: Flexible according to reservation
â–²Price: Handon pork neck (250g) barbecue set 32,000 won per person, Korean beef sirloin (200g) set 60,000 won per person, pork kimchi stew 8,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Doolyeong): The view of the Han River is really nice, as if they had come from a distance to play. Haha, especially if you come at the right time for the sunset, you can get a shot of your life! hehe
2. Perfect for a dinner party with a unique atmosphere, Shin Nonhyeon's 'Dumb Camp'
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Located 5 minutes from Sinnonhyeon Station, “Dandang Camp†is a place full of camping interiors and accessories, including gravel floors and hammock partitions, and is always crowded with dinners and group gatherings. The menu ranges from set to a la carte, and the “Dang Jang A Set†is the most popular, consisting of pork ribs, yakitori, sausage, and soup. The meat comes out pristine and tastes good when cooked and served with sauce.
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â–²Location: 10, Gangnam-daero 114-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 17:00 – 24:00 every day (7 days a week)
â–²Price: Danjang A set (couples and groups of 3) 59,000 won, Danjang A special (recommended for meeting/dinner) 119,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Captain Shikigami of Bumber Cars): I went to a dinner party recently, and it was a completely unique feeling! The set menu includes a variety of meats and everything, so it's fun to pick and eat.
3. Pet friendly, Hongdae 'base camp'
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“Basecampâ€, located between Hongdae and Hapjeong Station, is well known as a place where you can enjoy barbecues with pets in the city center. There is a terrace and interior on the 1st floor, and large rooms on the 2nd floor, so groups of 10 or more are possible. A well-grilled pork loin is good to accompany it with a crispy and refreshing flavor. Note that there is a menu where you can enjoy unlimited barbecues for 1.5 hours on weekdays (Monday-Thursday).
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â–²Location: 21, Jandari-ro 3an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Weekdays 17:00 – 01:00, weekends 17:00 – 02:00
â–²Price: Set for 2, 49,000 won for pork (200g), 13,000 won, charcoal/unlimited vegetables/5,000 won per grill table separately
â–²Review (Shikigami, Hogu, Chung Hogu): It really feels like eating meat at a campground~ The tip is to order the meat in advance so that the flow doesn't stop when it comes out freshly grilled!
4. Meat and eel together, Dobongsan 'Indian Soul II'
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“Indian Soul II†at Dobongsan Station is a place where you can eat domestic charcoal barbecues and domestic antibiotic free freshwater eels in tents set up at each table. The menu includes 10 side dishes, including soy sauce crab and marinated crab, as a set of charcoal-grilled pork ribs, charcoal-grilled pork ribs, homemade sausage, prawns, and back ribs. Reservations are required, and all of the ingredients are grilled first, so you can enjoy them as soon as you visit.
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â–²Location: 12-15 Dobongsan-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: 00:00 – 24:00 every day
â–²Price: 50,000 won for a 2-person set, 89,000 won for 1 kg of freshwater eel (domestic), 3,000 won for camping
â–²Testimonials (people eating across the street): A place where you can enjoy a barbecue in a real tent~ The meat is very thick, so it's chewy, and eel is delicious when the fat is grilled on a special plate, the fat is light and it's delicious~
5. “Barbecue Cube†at Gyodae Station, with skewers from black pork to lamb ribs
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“Barbecue Cube,†which appeared at the Demand Gourmet Party, allows you to enjoy yakitori such as meat and seafood grilled over charcoal. The cube brazier, which contains 4 skewers at once, is fun to spin and grill, and you can eat while maintaining the temperature on the iron plate on the brazier. Chicken seasoned with herbs and lamb that is grilled to a moist texture without any flavor are also popular. I recommend that you try the grilled dishes in small portions.
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â–²Location: 95, Banpo-daero 24-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Weekdays 12:00 – 22:00; Saturday 17:00 – 22:00; B/T 14:00 – 16:30; Closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Cube set 59,000 won, land, sea, and air barbecue set 42,000 won, lamb ribs (180g) 24,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Young Saffin): The gentle flavor of the charcoal grill is soaked into the meat, making it even more delicious. The meat is also full of juice and bursts in the mouth.