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
  • Local guide
  • Dinner
  • Unlimited drinks (within reason)
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
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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Amy_s
Jul 4, 2025
Highly recommend! - We had a great time with Joe! Food was delicious and the conversation was even better. It was good to spend time with an expat and learn more about Korea from his perspective.
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Paulss4752jy
Jul 2, 2025
Drink, eat and be merry in Seoul - Great introduction to Korean social customs, beverages, and cuisine. Jeff, our guide, spoke perfect English and was warm and accommodating. We did this as a group of 4 including our twenty-something children. Highly recommended if you are interested in learning about Korean drinking culture and having a lot of fun in the process.
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739marthen
Jul 1, 2025
A highlight of our trip! - We had such a good time! A highlight of our trip! Our tour guide Jeff was brilliant- informative, friendly, and fun. My mother and I went on this tour as part of our first visit to Korea, and on our first full day- it was a great way to kick start our learning about both the food and culture. We got on great with everyone else on the tour, the food was delicious, and had an absolute blast!
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George_g
Jun 30, 2025
Jeff was a great guide,... - Jeff was a great guide, he taught me lots about Korean eating and drinking culture that I used for the rest of my trip. Lots of delicious foods, soju and laughs - would definitely recommend to a friend.
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Alicee-x
Jun 12, 2025
Fantastic evening spent with Ron! - We were lucky enough to have Ron all to ourselves for a Korean BBQ tour while on our honeymoon, and it turned out to be one of the absolute highlights of our trip. Ron was an exceptional guide - personable, warm, and genuinely passionate about Korean food, history, and culture. He had that rare personal touch that made the evening feel more like hanging out with a knowledgeable local friend than being on a formal tour. The BBQ spot he took us to was fantastic and clearly chosen with care, and he made sure everything suited our tastes and preferences. We also really appreciated the cultural insights he shared along the way not just about food, but about Seoul’s history, neighborhoods, and way of life. To top it off, Ron recommended a brilliant cocktail bar to finish the night, which was the perfect way to wind down and toast our honeymoon. We couldn’t have asked for a better evening. Highly, highly recommend booking a tour with Ron if you want something that feels personal, authentic, and a little bit special.
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C6092zechrisc
Jun 6, 2025
Anthony Bourdain bbq and drink tour. - Very nice tour, with a fun group of people. Ron did a great job as the guide. Very interesting, and worthwhile tour for Korean food and drink. Highly recommended.
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Ajits712
Jun 6, 2025
Great food , rice wine, fried chicken & Beer and dessert stop - Authentic Korean Barbecue experience We did a three stop tour Korean Barbecue Fried chicken and Beer Salbing (shaved ice dessert)
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Danbaron
Jun 1, 2025
Fantastic fun evening out with funny entertaining and knowledgeable host - Jeff was an incredible host, very knowledgeable, funny and made us feel very comfortable around him allowing us to fully feel like we were experiencing a Korean dinner experience. Amazing food and company and would recommend to any food lovers and those wanting to understand more the culture behind it
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Kris_d
May 30, 2025
Fun and flexible - Joe was a fun guide and flexible with the experience and where we went…amazing! We went to the planned tour stops and even an extra at my request
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Edward
May 28, 2025
Nonstop fun and fullness - From the beginning to the end the food was great and so was the company. I’ve traveled a ton and Jeff hands down was the most entertaining host I’ve ever had.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).