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Chicken and cheers
Super fun experience. Learned so much about city, culture, and food.
Seoul: Anthony Bourdain Pork BBQ & Pub Night, Seoul
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $133 / person
- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 208 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 11
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- ZenKimchi Experiences
- Meeting point
- Gongdeok Station, Gate 7, bottom of the escalator (Don't rely on the address. We use subway exits for locations in Seoul.)
Description
Dinner happens at the pork BBQ restaurant featured on "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" by the same team who took him there. Charcoal-grilled pork and aged kimchi are the whole point. Your host walks you through BBQ and drinking etiquette while you take in the atmosphere of a spot that's stayed exactly as gritty and good as it was on TV. From there, you'll pass through a pigs' feet market and a pancake market before ending the night in a classic Korean pub, enjoying pancakes and other pub grub while getting a crash course on traditional Korean beverages. Upgrade to the Three Stops option for a final stop at an old-school fried chicken pub, crispy chicken and cold beer to close out the night. All food and drink (within reason) are included in the price. ✅ Solo-friendly | ✅ Female traveler-friendly | ✅ LGBTQ+ friendly
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 6:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 19–80)
- $133
- Youth (ages 13–18)
- $58
- Child (ages 7–12)
- $28
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $161.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
What's included
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.
Not included
Gratuities
Extracurricular activities (karaoke, fried chicken pub) are optional after the main part of the tour
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
208 reviews
How it compares in Seoul
- Starting price $133 is 84% above the typical $72 for tours of similar length in Seoul
Excurgo comparison of 1,469 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Seoul: Anthony Bourdain Pork BBQ & Pub Night, Seoul take?
Seoul: Anthony Bourdain Pork BBQ & Pub Night, Seoul lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Seoul: Anthony Bourdain Pork BBQ & Pub Night, Seoul cost?
Prices start at $133 per person for this Seoul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $161. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Seoul: Anthony Bourdain Pork BBQ & Pub Night, Seoul run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 PM.
How much does Seoul: Anthony Bourdain Pork BBQ & Pub Night, Seoul cost for children?
Children aged 7–12 pay from $28, adults from $133.
Can I cancel Seoul: Anthony Bourdain Pork BBQ & Pub Night, Seoul for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Gongdeok Station, Gate 7, bottom of the escalator (Don't rely on the address. We use subway exits for locations in Seoul.). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Seoul: Anthony Bourdain Pork BBQ & Pub Night, Seoul offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 11 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Seoul: Anthony Bourdain Pork BBQ & Pub Night, Seoul worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 208 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by ZenKimchi Experiences.
Reviews(208)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
A great food experience
We enjoyed a great evening Ron, starting with Korean pork barbecue and moving on to fried chicken and beer. The food was delicious and Ron was very good company answering all our questions about Korean food and culture.
X
Gave us the tools to explore more on our own.
Fantastic personal tour with our guide, Young. She was fun and showed us how to navigate Korean BBQ like a local. She also shared many traditions and cultural customs. This experience made us confident exploring more on our own. The metro meeting location was convenient and easy to get to on the metro. Recommend you come hungry.
H
The Ultimate Korean Experience
If you want to truly experience Korean life as a local, this is the tour for you! We tried some of the best and unique Korean foods while sharing so many laughs and stories. Joe was so personable and fun and really helped make this experience to be the highlight of our trip! Highly recommend!!
C
Amazing tour! We were lucky to have Joe as our guide and he showed us some fantastic spots that really made the culture
One of the best food tours I’ve ever been on! I’m a tour guide myself and Joe was a joy to hangout with. Friendly, knowledgeable, passionate, easy going, and fun!! Would recommend to anyone visiting for even just one day!!
L
The best foodie night in Seoul
What a night, what an experience. I arrived at the meeting point slightly flustered as I'd never used a subway before. Within a few seconds of meeting Jeff I knew I was in great hands, and then to find our first stop is where a chef I have admired for ever - Anthony Bourdain had actually eaten at the same restaurant. Jeff explained everything he was doing when preparing the Korean bbq and the reasons and history behind the process. Absolutely devine, the food exceptional and Jeff very kindly sent me a list of a few foods I should try while im still here. 100% recommend Jeff and this tour, 10/10 rating from me, a solo traveller....cheers Lyn
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Operator response
Your first subway ride ending at a table Anthony Bourdain once sat at is a strong opening to a Seoul trip, Lyn. Jeff treats the grill like a classroom, so you get the why behind the flipping and cutting along with the meat, and the follow-up list is him unable to stop teaching. Work through that list and thanks for the kind words.
A
We had an amazing evening with Jeff! Definitely recommend
We booked this trip for our first night in Seoul when we got in at 10am. I was feeling pretty rough from jet lag and we were a bit late but the night was fantastic and I’m extremely glad we booked. Jeff was friendly and knowledgeable not only about the food but also the culture and history (do you know why the chopsticks are flat? Do the tour and find out!). The kbbq was amazing Korean barbecue and the fried chicken and beer was perfection; we really enjoyed the atmosphere in both places and Jeff’s company, it is a strong recommend to anyone visiting who wants to go to some authentic restaurants and learn more about the cuisine and food/drink culture. Jeff was the perfect host and also an amazing local - we struggled getting our travel cards and he very patiently helped us at the end of the tour getting them which was a bit of a saga and he didn’t need to help, but absolute legend worked it out for us!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Jet lag and a rough start make it even better that the night turned around, glad Jeff's company pulled it off. Sticking around to sort out the travel cards after the tour was already done says a lot about how he treats people, that's well beyond the job description. Good luck finding out about the chopsticks if you haven't already.
D
Great tour!
Great experience, tour guide Jeff was funny and informative. 10/10 would recommend and attend again and again. Thanks Jeff for an amazing time!
Operator response
Thanks for the recommend. Funny and informative is a good combination for a night that's really about the conversation as much as the food, glad Jeff delivered on both.
P
Came as strangers, left as friends.
Jeff gave us such a great tour and experience - the food, the guidance, the cultural immersion. An absolute must!
Operator response
"Came as strangers, left as friends" is basically the mission statement for that tour, so thank you for that headline. Sounds like Jeff hit the food, the culture, and the group dynamic all in one night.
J
Must not miss this tour!
This tour was the highlight of my entire trip to Seoul. Jeff was incredible at bringing the full sense of Korean culture and social dynamics into the experience. It wasn’t just about the food;it was about the people and the history. Highly recommend!
Operator response
What a compliment. Jeff is at his best when the conversation around the table becomes as important as what’s on the grill. Korean BBQ makes a lot more sense once you understand the social rules behind it, and it sounds like he gave you the full picture. Thanks for spending the evening with us, Janine!
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