Sooksoodoga
A MICHELIN-Selected dry-aged Hanwoo tasting course in Seoul — top-grade Hanwoo 1++(9), aged in-house for up to 720 hours and grilled at your table by our staff.
About
Aged Hanwoo, made accessible
Sooksoodoga (숙수도가) is a Hanwoo restaurant in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, led by Chef Kim Sae-gyeol. We select the very top of Hanwoo graded 1++(9) — the highest grade in Korea — and age it in-house with our own method. Our signature ribeye is dry-aged with fermentation for 720 hours. The MICHELIN Guide has listed Sooksoodoga as a Selected restaurant in every Seoul edition from 2021 to 2026, noting that our reasonable pricing is designed to make aged beef more accessible.
We pair the beef with modern Korean dishes made from the best seasonal ingredients we can source around the country, prepared to Sooksoodoga's own recipes.
Aged until it peaks
Umami rises during aging, peaks, then falls — and every piece peaks at a different time. We test the beef every day for the five days before it is served, so it reaches the table at its best, consistently.
Cultures, controlled
Our dry-aging uses two beneficial cultures and a carefully changed environment — temperature, humidity and air contact — to build deeper savoury flavour.
Little waste, higher grade
Classic long dry-aging trims away 20–30% of the meat. Our method loses almost nothing, which lets us serve 1++(9) Hanwoo at an accessible price.
Grilled at your table
Only team members with more than two years at Sooksoodoga grill at the table, fine-tuning heat and timing to each day's beef.
Menu & prices
Tasting courses and à la carte
All prices, food and drinks, are in Korean won and include 10% VAT. Ingredients may vary with the season and supply. A full English menu is available at the table.
Course A ₩101,000
per person
Course B ₩111,000
per person · Course A plus an extra seafood dish
How to order a course
- Everyone at the same table chooses the same course (A or B).
- Choose your cut: dry-aged ribeye — our signature, with richer flavour and deeper umami — or tenderloin, a leaner cut with less marbling.
- Cuts are chosen in pairs: every two servings share the same cut, and any additional serving may be chosen freely. For example, 3 guests: 2 ribeye + 1 tenderloin; 4 guests: 2 + 2, or 3 ribeye + 1 tenderloin.
À la carte
Wine by the glass (150 ml)
Bottles: sparkling ₩49,000–₩290,000 · white ₩83,000–₩210,000 · red ₩77,000–₩190,000, from Spain, Italy and France. Ask for the full wine list.
Craft beer
Korean traditional liquor & spirits
Non-alcoholic
Bring your own
Corkage ₩20,000 per bottle · whisky ₩30,000 per bottle.
Origin
Beef: Korean Hanwoo. Rice, clams, abalone, and the cabbage and chili powder in our kimchi: all from Korea.
The space
Quiet wood, stone and ceramics
A calm, low-lit dining room and private rooms, each table fitted with its own grill. The restaurant is smoke-free.
Reservations
How to book
Reservations are made on CatchTable, which takes a deposit when you book. We seat a limited number of tables each day, so we recommend booking about a week ahead.
Questions in English
Message us on WhatsApp (+82 10-8231-2627)
Phone (Korean)
| Last reservation / last order | Lunch: last reservation 13:30 · last order 14:30 Dinner: last reservation 20:30 · last order 21:30 |
|---|---|
| Deposit | Collected by CatchTable when you book |
| Cancellation | You can cancel up to the day before your reservation. For cancellations on the day of the reservation, the deposit is not refundable. |
| Private rooms | Rooms for 2–10 guests (room fee ₩40,000) · group table for 18–24 |
| Children | Dining hall: ages 5 and over · Private rooms: all ages welcome |
| Payment | Overseas credit cards accepted |
| Dietary needs | No vegetarian or halal alternative menu. Tell us about allergies and we will leave the ingredient out; if you cannot eat a course dish at all, its price is deducted from your bill. |
Getting there
Location & hours
| Address | 1F, 28 Dongsomun-ro 17-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02830, Korea 서울특별시 성북구 동소문로17길 28 1층 |
|---|---|
| Subway | Sungshin Women's University Station (Line 4 / Ui-Sinseol Line), Exit 4 — about 200 m, a 3-minute walk |
| Hours | Tue–Sat · Lunch 12:00–15:00 · Dinner 17:00–22:00 Lunch: last reservation 13:30 · last order 14:30 Dinner: last reservation 20:30 · last order 21:30 Closed Sunday & Monday |
| Parking | No on-site parking. Use the paid underground car park of The Seoul Hospital (더서울병원) nearby; the parking fee is paid by the guest. |
| Phone | +82 10-8231-2627 |
| Taxi tip | Show the driver: 서울 성북구 동소문로17길 28 숙수도가 |
For international guests
English-language service
We welcome guests from abroad. Our staff grill every piece at your table and can explain how each cut is best enjoyed.
English menu
A full English menu, including wine and Korean traditional liquor notes, is available at the table.
English-speaking server
An English-speaking server works in our dining hall.
Ask before you visit
Message us in English on WhatsApp (+82 10-8231-2627). Book on CatchTable. Overseas credit cards are accepted.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for travellers planning a visit.
Where can I eat dry-aged Hanwoo in Seoul?
Sooksoodoga in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, specialises in top-grade Hanwoo 1++(9) beef aged in-house; our signature ribeye is dry-aged with fermentation for 720 hours. We are a MICHELIN Guide Selected restaurant (2021–2026), about a 3-minute walk (200 m) from Exit 4 of Sungshin Women's University Station on Subway Line 4 and the Ui-Sinseol Line.
Is Sooksoodoga Michelin starred?
No. Sooksoodoga is a MICHELIN Guide Selected restaurant, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul every year from 2021 to 2026. It does not hold a MICHELIN Star and is not a Bib Gourmand.
What makes Sooksoodoga different from a regular Korean BBQ restaurant?
Instead of grill-it-yourself barbecue, Sooksoodoga serves in-house dry-aged Hanwoo 1++(9) as part of a modern Korean tasting course made with seasonal produce from around Korea. Because our aging method loses very little meat to trimming, we can offer top-grade aged Hanwoo at a comparatively accessible price.
Do the staff grill the meat for me?
Yes. Every piece is grilled at your table by our staff. Only team members with more than two years at Sooksoodoga grill, adjusting heat and timing to each day's beef.
Is there English service and an English menu?
Yes. We have a full English menu, and an English-speaking server works in the dining hall. For questions in English before your visit, message us on WhatsApp (+82 10-8231-2627).
How much does a meal cost?
Course A is ₩101,000 per person and Course B is ₩111,000 per person, each with 150 g of dry-aged Hanwoo 1++(9) ribeye or tenderloin. À la carte dry-aged ribeye or tenderloin (150 g) is ₩71,000. All prices, including drinks, include 10% VAT.
How do I make a reservation?
Book on CatchTable (CatchTable). CatchTable collects a deposit when you book. Last reservation is 13:30 for lunch and 20:30 for dinner; last order is 14:30 for lunch and 21:30 for dinner.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel up to the day before your reservation. For cancellations made on the day of the reservation, the deposit is not refundable.
When is Sooksoodoga open?
Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00–15:00 for lunch and 17:00–22:00 for dinner. Lunch: last reservation 13:30, last order 14:30. Dinner: last reservation 20:30, last order 21:30. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Do you have vegetarian or halal options?
No. We do not offer vegetarian or halal alternative menus; our courses are built around Hanwoo beef.
Can you accommodate food allergies?
Yes. Please tell our staff about any allergy and we will leave that ingredient out. If an allergy means you cannot eat a dish in the course at all, the price of that dish is deducted from your bill.
Can I bring my own wine?
Yes. Corkage is ₩20,000 per bottle, or ₩30,000 per bottle for whisky.
Do you have private rooms?
Yes. Private rooms seat 2 to 10 guests (room fee ₩40,000), and a group table seats 18 to 24.
Can I bring children?
The dining hall is for guests aged 5 and over. Guests of all ages are welcome in our private rooms.
Is there parking?
There is no on-site parking. We direct guests to the paid underground car park of The Seoul Hospital (더서울병원) nearby; the parking fee is paid by the guest.
Do you accept foreign credit cards?
Yes, overseas credit cards are accepted.