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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Cindym64
Sep 22, 2025
5 Star Food, Customer Service, and Fun! - What a great experience--Jeff was a fantastic guide and the food and drinks were excellent. I also really appreciate how Jeff and the company went above and beyond to help me out when I got lost. That took the evening from stressful to delightful in a flash, and it was a highlight of my visit to Seoul. Highly recommend the tour, the company, and Jeff!
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Dbowyer
Sep 16, 2025
Well worth doing as we wouldn’t have picked these places ourselves and the food was great. - Ron met us as arranged and was friendly. There was just us and another guy so very personal service. We had PLENTY of food and drink thank you 🙏 We went to three different food places. Ron sorted it all out with our personal choices. We really enjoyed our evening and the experience. Being a small group made it great to chat easily. Ron was really good fun and thank you for introducing the Korean food to us.
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Mary
Sep 13, 2025
Great food & drink tour in Seoul! - We really enjoyed our tour with Ron! It was a small group and we had a very delicious local BBQ and then moved on to some Korean fried chicken! Both excellent spots, with lots of food, drinks (beer and soju that kept being topped up) and fab company!
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Grumpy_tim
Sep 12, 2025
Great introduction to Korean food culture - We were part of a group of just six guests, with two English-speaking guides who complemented each other wonderfully. Easy, flat walking between venues. You are guaranteed not to be hungry or thirsty by the end! The conversation was wide-ranging and the guides keen to answer our questions on all things Korean. A great experience, highly recommended.
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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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From $100
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).