Seoul: Anthony Bourdain-Inspired BBQ and Pub Experience
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Dive into Seoul’s vibrant food culture with this immersive Korean BBQ and nightlife tour. Dine at the legendary pork BBQ restaurant featured on "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown," where juicy charcoal-grilled pork and aged kimchi steal the show. Guided by a Korean food expert, you’ll learn BBQ and drinking etiquette while soaking in the lively atmosphere of this iconic spot.
Explore a bustling pigs' feet market and a colorful pancake market brimming with savory treats and photo-worthy moments. End the night in a classic Korean pub, sharing drinks with locals from all walks of life.
Upgrade to the “Three Stops” option for the ultimate experience, featuring a final stop at an old-school fried chicken pub with crispy chicken and cold beer.
✅ Solo traveler-friendly
✅ Female traveler-friendly
✅ LGBTQ+ traveler-friendly
This unforgettable night out is your ticket to authentic Korean flavors and vibrant nightlife. All food and drink are included in the price. Book now!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 19 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not recommended for unadventurous eaters
Pork is the only BBQ option. The restaurant has no substitutions.
Subway is the best way to arrive at the meeting point. Taxis tend to get stuck in traffic.
If you’re landing after 3 p.m., you may not make it in time. Please anticipate bottlenecks and traffic. Unfortunately, this has happened a lot.
Tour includes pork and alcohol
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Beer and a crash course in traditional Korean alcohol, including makgeolli, soju, and dongdongju
Various savory pancakes and Korean tempura with tteokbokki rice cakes
Local guide
Unlimited drinks (within reason)
Pork "Galmegisal," which is a delicacy, and thick-cut pork belly cooked over charcoal. Egg ring around the grill and side dishes. Neighborhood specialty.
Gratuities
Extracurricular activities (karaoke, fried chicken pub) are optional after the main part of the tour
What To Expect
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.
We load up on savory Korean pancakes and sit down at the market pub for a crash course in Korean alcohol.
Options
Two Stops
BBQ, Market Pub: Korean BBQ and then savory pancakes and fried treats. All drinks included.
Three Stops
BBQ, Market Pub, Fried Chicken: Korean pork barbecue restaurant. Market with pancakes and traditional alcohol. Additional pub with fried chicken and beer.
Reviews
184 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time with great food!
chris,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow, what an amazing experience. Jeff, our guide, took us to the most local BBQ place for a truly authentic Korean BBQ dinner with plenty of soju and good laughs. We then went to a small hidden beer and fried chicken spot that only locals would know about. This is a definite must do tour when visiting South Korea!
K-BBQ rules!
179guidov,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it! Tour guide Ron was very friendly and we went to some awesome places. Really enjoyed learning about Korean BBQ customs and the dishes were absolutely delicious. Would definitely go again.
Best Food Tour Ever!
J8672NUvaleriet,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing experience on this food tour with Jeff! He taught us a lot about the Korean culture when it came to food and we took in as much as we could. He made us feel so comfortable and at ease, conversation was great. I cannot recommend this enough!!! It was our first time visiting Korea and it was a night to remember!!! We’re already planning our next trip out and we hope to book another food tour with Jeff! We hope to impress with our newly learned Korean language skills lol. In all seriousness, Jeff was patient, kind and understanding and also made sure we made it home safely. These are the tour guides you want to have! 10/10!!!
A fun evening
CameronandJoanna,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fun and informative evening hosted by the enthusiastic and helpful Jeff. A great insight and introduction to Korean food culture.
5 Star Food, Customer Service, and Fun!
CindyM64,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What 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!
Well worth doing as we wouldn’t have picked these places ourselves and the food was great.
dbowyer,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ron 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.
Great food & drink tour in Seoul!
Mary M,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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!
Great introduction to Korean food culture
Grumpy Tim,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
Highly recommend!
Amy S,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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.
Drink, eat and be merry in Seoul
paulsS4752JY,
Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great 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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