Craving sliced raw beef and yukhoe, Korean beef tartare, we visited Hampyeong Yukhoe Sadang Station. There were three of us, and we stopped by around 8–9 PM on Saturday for the second round of our night out. We had heard they served fresh raw beef and tartare from cattle slaughtered that day, so we were excited. Unfortunately, the sliced raw beef was already completely sold out!!!
Still, we thoroughly enjoyed the beef tartare with chopped octopus and a crispy chive pancake!
Hampyeong Yukhoe Sadang Main Dish | Yukhoe Nakji Tangtangi
When we arrived around 8–9 PM on Saturday, the sliced raw beef was sold out, but we could still order yukhoe, brisket tartare, and nakji tangtangi, chopped octopus. So we chose the dish combining beef tartare and chopped octopus. One platter cost KRW 50,000!
According to the menu we saw during our visit, the beef arrives at 3 PM. They also mentioned that daytime drinks were possible, so if you are after the sliced raw beef, it might be worth arriving earlier, around the delivery time.
The beef tartare tasted wonderfully fresh. We picked it because the sliced raw beef was unavailable, but as we ate, we felt we had made the right choice with the tartare and octopus platter. Getting both beef and octopus in one dish made it a lovely accompaniment to soju, too.
There was a small aquarium outside the restaurant, and they took the octopus from there. It was not quite as lively as the octopus you might eat right by the coast, but it was still wriggling on the plate. Watching it almost made my tongue wriggle along, haha.
Seaweed sheets were also provided on the table, so we could wrap the beef tartare in them!! On the day we visited, they gave us complimentary sushi rice as well. We put the rice and tartare on the seaweed and wrapped them up like little sushi bites. Such a tasty combination.
Hampyeong Yukhoe Sadang Sides and Complimentary Dishes | Crispy Chive Pancake and Clear Beef Blood Soup
One thing I really liked about Hampyeong Yukhoe was the unlimited refills of clear beef blood soup. Ordering just one main snack still gave us a broth to sip alongside it, which worked well for a second stop with soju, like ours.
We could not find a separate refill option on the menu, so we called a staff member over and asked. Rather than topping up only the broth, they refilled both the beef blood curds and the soup stock for us.
The Extra Crispy Chive Pancake Was a Hit, Too
After eating just tartare, we started wanting a little variety, so we added Basak Buchujeon, a crispy Korean chive pancake as a side. It was impressively crunchy and flavorful. Having a warm pancake between bites of beef tartare and octopus was a welcome change.
We alternated between seaweed-wrapped tartare, bites with sushi rice, and the pancake, then topped up the blood soup. The soju went down nicely. At first, we had been disappointed about the raw beef selling out, but we left after a thoroughly satisfying meal!!
Something Different: Jirisan Persimmon Vinegar Boyakju
Oh, and there was something called Boyakju, a tonic-style drink? We were curious and ordered a bottle. I think it contained persimmon vinegar. It was seriously sour. I remember scrunching up my whole face after a sip.
With vinegar mixed into soju, it was understandably tart, but it also had a healthy-tasting feel. (Like a wholesome version of soju..?)
About KRW 10,000 per bottle is what I remember paying, so if you are curious, you could give it a try! Worth trying once, haha.
Atmosphere and Seating
The restaurant felt reasonably spacious, I suppose? It looked like there were around 15 tables, with plenty of four-person tables.
The lighting was not too bright, so it seemed like a nice place for a date! Quite a few couples seemed to choose the sofa seats.
Facilities and Waiting Times
That day, we got in without a wait around 8–9 PM on Saturday. But when we had tried visiting at around 7 PM on a Friday, maybe two weeks earlier, there was a queue. It seems to depend on the day and time.
You can book through Naver, so if you have a date set for your visit, I recommend reserving ahead.
Restroom · Parking · Smoking Area
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Restroom | During our visit, there was a shared restroom for all genders inside the restaurant. |
Parking | When I checked, the restaurant's information recommended the nearby Bangbae Covered Road Zone 1 Public Parking Lot. |
Bangbae Covered Road Zone 1 Public Parking Lot Fees | According to publicly available information, parking costs KRW 250 per 5 minutes, or KRW 3,000 per hour. - Parking information |
Smoking Area | I did not see a separate smoking area. People seemed to smoke in the alley to the left when leaving the restaurant, but I could not confirm whether it was a designated smoking area. |
I recommend Hampyeong Yukhoe Sadang Station if you fancy beef tartare and a glass of soju in Sadang!! We enjoyed beef tartare with chopped octopus, a crispy chive pancake, and refillable clear beef blood soup together. Making little bites with seaweed and sushi rice was enjoyable as well.
If you really want the sliced raw beef, though, I recommend going earlier rather than stopping by late for a second round. Otherwise, you might find it sold out on Saturday night, just as we did. The tartare alone left us happy, but I would love to try the sliced raw beef next time!!
