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Saesongjeong Tteokgalbi

A longtime Gwangju eatery founded in 1984, serving soft, sweetly seasoned alongside home-grown vegetables.

GwangjuKorean Food > Ribeye / Short Ribs / Chadolbagi (brisket point)
3.9
(46 reviews)
Opened in Gwangju's original ' alley' in 1984, this long-running specialist is known for tender, melt-in-your-mouth patties with a gently sweet glaze. They serve seasonal, pesticide-free vegetables grown on-site alongside the meat.

Local Tips

  • Signature tteokgalbi: tender, minced beef patties glazed with a mildly sweet sauce
  • Family-run Gwangju institution dating to 1984, located in the city's historic tteokgalbi alley
  • Reserve ahead on busy evenings and try the Hanwoo traditional tteokgalbi for a premium experience

Menu

Dwaejigalbi (pork ribs)17,000 KRW
(grilled minced beef patties with a sweet-savory glaze)15,000 KRW
Saenggogi (fresh raw beef for grilling)40,000 KRW
Bibimbap ( — seasoned raw beef — with mixed rice)10,000 KRW
Ikhin Bibimbap (cooked/hot bibimbap)9,000 KRW
Jeontong (traditional made with beef)26,000 KRW

Practical Information

Category
Korean Food > Ribeye / Short Ribs / Chadolbagi (brisket point)
Address
31 Gwangsan-ro, Gwangsan District, Gwangju
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Operating Hours
Daily 09:00 ~ 22:00
Facilities
Takeout,Reservation available,Parking available

Glossary

Hanwoo
Korea's premium native beef, prized for its rich marbling and flavor
Tteokgalbi
Grilled patties made from minced meat (traditionally beef or pork), seasoned and often glazed with a sweet-savory sauce
Yukhoe
Korean-style raw beef, thinly sliced or minced and seasoned — often served over rice or as a bibimbap topping