Korean BBQ & Nightlife: Seoul's Food Culture

Experience Seoul’s food culture with a Korean BBQ, market, and pub tour. Learn about Korean BBQ etiquette, try traditional and trendy alcoholic drinks, and explore vibrant markets. Choose the ‘Three Stops’ option for an extra fried chicken pub experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 정대포 갈매기전문 - Featured on “Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain,” this is a local Korean BBQ stop that specializes in a unique specialty, Mapo-style Galmegisal. It’s pork skirt steak grilled over charcoals with a moat of egg surrounding it.
  • Cheonghakdong Pancake - We load up on savory Korean pancakes and sit down at the market pub for a crash course in Korean alcohol.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Local guide
  • Unlimited drinks (please drink responsibly)
  • Dinner included
  • Introduction to traditional Korean alcohol with beer, makgeolli, soju, and dongdongju
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Extracurricular activities (karaoke, fried chicken pub) are optional after the main part of the tour
Additional Information

Experience the dynamic food scene of Seoul with this engaging Korean BBQ and nightlife tour. Enjoy a meal at the renowned pork BBQ restaurant highlighted on “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown,” where succulent charcoal-grilled pork and aged kimchi are the stars. With guidance from a Korean food expert, discover BBQ and drinking customs while absorbing the…

Location
56-75
Gongdeok Station, Gate 7, bottom of the escalator (Don't rely on the address. We use subway exits for locations in Seoul.)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Chrisjackson68
Feb 10, 2025
An authentic Seoul’s experience - The only way that this could have been better would be if Anthony Bourdain was there himself! Jeff is one of the best guides we have ever had. His knowledge and enthusiasm for Korean food and culture is second to none. The food was awesome, eating with locals in local restaurants and learning about authentic food and culture. We couldn’t ask for more. Thank you Jeff, we will always remember you and your hospitality!!
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Juliada8103gd
Feb 9, 2025
Solo Korean Culinary Journey - I had a great experience with Ron! I was initially a bit hesitant to attend tours like these as a female solo traveller but was fueled by my need to try KBBQ. Ron was kind, extremely knowledgeable about Korea, and made me feel safe. I ended up being the only one on the tour, and he catered to me and my interests as well as ensured I got on the train safely following the fried chicken and beer. Thank you Ron (and Zen Kimchi) !
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Salviac2016
Jan 6, 2025
Fantastic Food Tour with an Amazing Host – Jeff - I had an incredible food tour with Jeff in Seoul, and it was truly one of the highlights of my trip! Jeff took me to experience some of the best Korean BBQ and fried chicken, along with delicious drinks like Makgeolli and soju. His deep knowledge of Korean cuisine and culture, combined with his warm and friendly personality, made the tour so much fun. What really sets Jeff apart is his dedication to making sure you have a great experience beyond just the tour. After it ended, he sent me links to other amazing spots to try in Korea and even offered his help for the rest of my time in Seoul. His kindness and enthusiasm made me feel so welcome. If you’re looking for an authentic and unforgettable food tour, Jeff is the guide you need. Thank you, Jeff, for an amazing time and for going above and beyond as a host!
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Lewis_r
Nov 16, 2024
Great time! - The guides, Ron and Jeff, took great care of me and allowed me to experience a part of Seoul I wouldn't have been able to see otherwise. Great Korean BBQ, drinks and dessert.
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Jonathon_p
Nov 12, 2024
Couple in Korea enjoying a food and cultural experience - Ron was awesome. He’s a lot of fun, knowledgeable and took us to some great spots we would have never had the courage to eat at with great food! Highly recommend!
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696evelync
Nov 7, 2024
Great food experience with the best guide - Our (we were a group of 5) entire experience with Ron was exceptional and beyond our expectations. Ron was communicative - he messaged the day before the tour to provide details of the meet-up and answer questions, then followed up after the tour and continued to help us all throughout our 2-week stay in Korea. Ron was also extremely helpful and friendly and caring - whenever we ran into problems or needed suggestions on restaurants or where to find something, we would message him and he always answered promptly and was always VERY HELPFUL. And he would check in on us to ensure we were well, having fun, and answered any questions we had. He truly was the best guide - funny, friendly, very knowledgeable about Korea, and caring. As for the tour - it also exceeded our expectations. We started off with BBQ, where we grilled and ate all cuts of pork, drank beer and soju and Ron taught us the etiquettes of drinking in Korea. He then took us to a fried chicken place where we had the crispiest fried chicken and beer in massive measuring cups! 😳. As if our stomachs weren’t already stuffed, we proceeded to a bing sul (shave ice) place for dessert. Then Ron guided us on a walk, showing us the self-photo shops that are all over Seoul and escorted us on our way to our respective hotels. This was the first tour we took in our 2-weeks in Korea and we couldn’t have been luckier to have met Ron. If you are hesitating or considering other tours to book, DON’T. Go ahead and book your tour with Ron. You won’t be disappointed.
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Neal_l
Nov 6, 2024
Great food, great company - The chosen restaurants were excellent and the food was delicious. The guide was great company and had lots of entertaining stories. The tour gave me a great feel for the local food so I could confidently do a bit of exploring myself during my visit.
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Evan_h
Nov 6, 2024
What an unforgettable and amazing experience! - Since this was a food tour, I will start by saying that all 3 stops were amazing. What a great way to get a taste of Seoul on our first night in this fascinating city. The real star of the night was our guide Jeff. He made us feel welcome and we learned so much about his amazing city and culture. We truly enjoyed his company. Great guide! Great food! Great evening!
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Michaelct9195dm
Oct 23, 2024
Great night of eating and drinking - Excellent night with 3 great stops for bbq and soju, Korean pancakes and chicken and beer. Learned a lot, will definitely do it again next time I’m in Seoul.
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Malpallondon
Nov 2, 2024
Did not live up to the hype - Average tour which compared to the 2 other food activities we did, the restaurants in this tour were somewhat lacking in quality. Korean BBQ - Pork quality was just OK. There are so many better BBQ’s in Seoul. Korean Pancakes - Inedible due to being both greasy and cold. The seafood pancake did not appear to contain any seafood?! Chicken Restaurant- Good quality chicken
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