Freshly cut marinated raw beef ribs on a wooden serving board

Daega Myeongdong

Authentic Korean barbecue, tender marinated beef ribs, and sweet-spicy raw crab served with attentive table-side grilling in the heart of Seoul.

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★ 4.6

1,016+ Verified Reviews

$$ Moderate

Fair Value Dining

7:00 AM – 11:50 PM

Continuous All-Day Hours

Myeongdong

Jung District, Seoul

The Daega Dining Table

Table-Side Grilling & Authentic Korean Flavors

Experience the genuine energy of a bustling Seoul barbecue house. Our attentive staff assist directly at your table, searing prime beef and pork cuts to optimal tenderness while complimentary side dishes are continuously refreshed.

Pork belly and kimchi sizzling on a hot black stone grill at Daega Myeongdong

Sizzling Stone Plate Barbecue

Spicy Raw Crab (Yangnyeom Gejang)

Fresh, sweet blue crab meat tossed in a balanced, house-made gochujang chili marinade with aromatic garlic and sesame. Rich and tender without overwhelming heat.

Staff-Assisted Table Grilling

Enjoy unhurried conversation while our team cooks your meats right at your table, ensuring optimal sear, caramelization, and juiciness for every cut.

Complimentary Steamed Egg (Gyeran-jjim)

Every barbecue order is accompanied by a complimentary hot, fluffy Korean steamed egg casserole and continuously refilled traditional banchan side dishes.

House Specialties

Signature Cuts & Traditional Sets

Prepared fresh daily with authentic Korean seasonings and served with traditional accompaniments.

Marinated BBQ beef ribs arranged on a dark wooden board

Signature BBQ

Marinated Beef Ribs (Galbi)

High-grade beef ribs marinated in savory soy, fruit glaze, and garlic, grilled table-side for deep caramelization and melt-in-mouth tenderness.

Table-side grilling included

Thick-cut fresh pork belly slices with king oyster mushroom in a wooden tray

Pork Cut

Fresh Pork Belly (Samgyeopsal)

Thick, well-marbled pork belly served with king oyster mushrooms and grilled together with seasoned bean sprouts and aged kimchi.

Served with fresh lettuce basket

Traditional Korean grilled fish with purple multigrain stone pot rice

Traditional Set

Grilled Fish & Stone-Pot Rice

Crispy whole grilled fish paired with hot purple multigrain rice cooked in a traditional heavy stone pot, served with assorted daily banchan.

Nutritious multigrain pot rice

Sliced beef and pork cooking on a black stone barbecue plate

Barbecue Special

Stone Grill Combo

A combination of thinly sliced beef brisket and pork belly seared over high heat on a cast stone grill plate alongside golden pumpkin slices.

Fast-seared for juicy texture

Table setting with raw pork cuts, lettuce wraps, and assorted side dishes

House Banchan

Side Dish Feast & Ssam Wraps

A generous spread of house-made kimchi, seasoned greens, pickled radishes, and crisp red lettuce for wrapping your hot grilled barbecue.

Unlimited banchan refills

Raw marbled meat and king oyster mushroom resting on black stone plate

Complementary Perk

Fluffy Korean Steamed Egg

Silky, piping-hot gyeran-jjim delivered straight to your table in a traditional earthen pot, offering a soothing balance to spicy and savory dishes.

Included with barbecue orders

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What Diners Say About Daega

Over 1,016 verified reviews with an average 4.6-star rating.

★★★★★

"The Korean spicy raw crab was fresh, sweet, and packed with flavour. The spicy marinade was rich, well-balanced, and had just the right amount of heat without overpowering the natural sweetness of the crab. The BBQ beef ribs were perfectly seasoned and tender."

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★★★★★

"The meat was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly marinated, with high-quality cuts cooked right at the table. The staff were friendly, attentive, and helped us grill everything perfectly. The side dishes were delicious and constantly refilled."

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★★★★★

"Staffs are accommodating and approachable. Foods are great too. Must try when visiting Myeongdong and we got a free steamed eggs! Highly recommended."

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★★★★★

"It’s very impressive. The staffs helped out with everything. Foods were really good with the actual Korean authentic style! Every money spent is very worth."

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