Quick verdict
Gojip132 (고집132) is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Seongsu, Seoul, within walking distance of Ttukseom Station and about a 5-minute walk from Seoul Forest. The name tells you its point: Jeju pork aged for 132 hours. Staff grill the meat for you to about 85% done, which keeps the host’s hands free for conversation. It is not a cheap all-you-can-eat stop, but it fits dates, family meals and gatherings where someone is hosting.
Gojip132 at a glance
| Restaurant | Gojip132 Seongsu Main Branch (고집132 성수본점) |
| Address | 1F, Daeyoung Building, 5 Wangsimni-ro 8-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul |
| Getting there | Walking distance from Ttukseom Station (Line 2 and Suin-Bundang Line); about 5 minutes on foot from Seoul Forest |
| Category | Korean BBQ (pork) |
| Specialty | Jeju pork aged 132 hours in ultra-low-temperature vacuum conditions |
| Service | Staff grill the meat to about 85%, then you finish it |
| Prices (menu) | Aged Jeju jjolgitsal, special neck, pork belly KRW 19,000 per 150 g; axe ribs KRW 36,000 per 300 g; bomb steamed egg KRW 4,000; brisket doenjang pot rice KRW 9,000 |
| Reservations | Available via Naver booking |
| Parking | None at the restaurant; nearby side streets |
| Recognition | Selected by the Blue Ribbon Survey two years in a row |
| When we went | Friday evening, April 2026 |
The front of Gojip132 on a Seongsu side street.
Why we chose this Seongsu Korean BBQ
This was a get-together with younger friends from university, one of whom works near Seoul Forest, so the Seongsu and Ttukseom area was the natural choice. As the senior in the group, I was hosting. I wanted a place that felt a step above a casual night out, but not so formal that everyone felt stiff. That narrowed the search to full-service restaurants where the staff grill the meat, and Gojip132 Seongsu Main Branch came up.
Booking through Naver in advance turned out to be the right call. We arrived just after 6 p.m. on a Friday, right before the after-work rush, and there was still plenty of room. The reserved table was ready, and arriving was smooth.
Aged Jeju pork: what 132 hours means
The number in the name is not decoration. It is how long the restaurant ages its Jeju pork: 132 hours, or five and a half days, in ultra-low-temperature vacuum conditions. As a marketer, I like how the name does the explaining. You hear “132” and immediately understand that this place is confident about its process. The menu adds the line “the time of waiting” (기다림의 시간), which puts a bit of emotion on top of the number.
The menu is short and focused on aged Jeju pork:
- Aged Jeju axe ribs (dokki-galbi): KRW 36,000 for 300 g
- Aged Jeju special neck (teukmoksal): KRW 19,000 for 150 g
- Aged Jeju jjolgitsal: KRW 19,000 for 150 g, marked “Special” on the menu
- Aged Jeju pork belly (samgyeopsal): KRW 19,000 for 150 g
Even for Seongsu, these are not light prices. In my reading, that is deliberate: the restaurant is aimed at people choosing it for an occasion, not at passing foot traffic looking for a big, cheap meal. Its selection by the Blue Ribbon Survey two years running points the same way.
The meat menu, with prices as of April 2026.
A Korean BBQ where staff grill for you
Before the meat, a tray of side dishes arrives: seasoned chives, perilla leaves, pickled onion, kimchi, ssamjang and salt, and a slightly warmed piece of cucumber. Nothing flashy, but neatly set.
We ordered the aged Jeju jjolgitsal. It is a cut that comes in small amounts from each pig, so you do not see it often. A staff member came over and started grilling. Just as the note on the menu says, they take it to about 85% and leave the final step to you. The surface sealed quickly on the grill, and the edges turned golden as it cooked.
Staff grill the pork to about 85% done.
Aged Jeju jjolgitsal before grilling.
The texture was not what you expect from pork belly. It was firm, close to kkodeulsal, with the juices held inside, and the sweetness came through slowly as I chewed. One of my friends said, “Oh, this is different,” which was exactly what I wanted to hear as the host.
The bomb steamed egg (KRW 4,000) rose about a finger’s width above the rim of its earthenware pot, topped with a pinch of parsley. Inside it was soft and souffle-like, a good contrast to the firm pork.
The bomb steamed egg, KRW 4,000.
Here is the part I think matters most. Full service is not just for people who find grilling a hassle. It takes the grilling off the host’s hands. At a date, a family meal or a gathering where you are leading the conversation, the biggest disruption is having to stop and flip meat in the middle of a good moment. Here the restaurant takes that job on.
Who it’s for / Watch out for
Who it’s for
- Couples planning a date around Ttukseom Station and Seoul Forest (a walk in Seoul Forest before dinner, or a Seongsu cafe afterwards)
- Families who want a slightly more polished meal out
- Anyone hosting juniors, interns or colleagues who needs to lead the conversation
- People who would rather not do the grilling themselves
Watch out for
- Price: at KRW 19,000 per 150 g, the bill climbs quickly with a group. Not the place for a big, filling, budget meal or a cheap team dinner.
- No parking at the restaurant.
- Not confirmed in our visit: opening hours, English menu and payment methods.
Related
- Gangnam sashimi and fried chicken: Singsingi Yachae Makhoe
- Gangnam cafe for meetings and groups: Joogiyul
Original Korean review (with all photos): 뚝섬역 맛집 고집132 성수본점 | 직원이 직접 구워주는 풀서비스 고깃집, 후배·데이트·가족 모임 자리로 추천 | 성수 고깃집, 서울숲 고깃집
