Majang Meat Market
Majang Meat Market
4.5
5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Neighborhood: Seongdong-gu
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- Sindap • 6 min walk
- Yongdu • 7 min walk
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- LeonhknyHong Kong, China14,201 contributionsHanwoo paradiseA short metro ride or pleasant stroll along Cheonggyecheon leads to Majangdong, a major meat market that offers Hanwoo, or Korean beef of all cuts and parts. This is also the local option to get quality meat or enjoy a decadent feast for meatlovers. Although decor may be lacking, price is significantly lower than restaurants at the city center.Visited January 2023Written January 8, 2023
- nottiworks9 contributionshanwoo beef aka Wagyu of koreaIf you like to beef and BBQ, this is the right place to go. Our korean friend brought us here and it was the best part of my trip. Is a beef market ,where all the local ppl come here to hunt for the best beef with the best price u could get. U can walk around the market and see the price they have tag, some premium and some is normal cut. U dont have to worry about tourist and the local ppl price different, is same . The vendor there are sincere . My korean friend buy exactly the same price in the tag and they do give us some sample meat in small pack . Price range from 20000won to 100000won, depend what u want to get and is still cheaper a lot from the city and the restaurant in other place . They will bring u to the restaurant nearby or up stair. U have to cook for yourself. The restaurant charges is a small amt of money only, we have few can of soft drink , few type of kimchi togther with vegetables to go wrap the meat if u need. Only 22000won. Hanwoo beef is almost the quality of wagyu beef, i heard hanwoo is only available in korea only and no for export. Give it a tryVisited March 2023Written March 19, 2023
- Elisabeth O FMatawan, New Jersey21 contributionsGreat choicesVery local meat market. A lot of varieties. We had lunch for 4 and spent around $112. You buy your meat and the butcher will bring you to the restaurant. They will charge 6000wons for charcoal and side dishes. Again, the market is very local, so be prepared of the environment.Visited June 2023Written June 24, 2023
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Elisabeth O F
Matawan, NJ21 contributions
Jun 2023
Very local meat market. A lot of varieties. We had lunch for 4 and spent around $112. You buy your meat and the butcher will bring you to the restaurant. They will charge 6000wons for charcoal and side dishes. Again, the market is very local, so be prepared of the environment.
Written June 24, 2023
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PeTeRpAnEbLaCkPiG
Seoul, South Korea1,137 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Came with a group of friends, arrived at Wangsimni exit 3 and walk about 1km away. Worth the walk to eat more. Seem like all shops sold similar stuff and we just random find one and then kick start our BBQ. We selected charcoal grill.
Written February 12, 2020
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CanisHan
Seoul, South Korea23,851 contributions
Jan 2021
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There was the most big Livestock Products Market in Seoul. Many the butcher's was operating, and good to buy Korean beef with reasonable price. The peoples who I met in this market was kind, so I had good memory in this market. There was food alley in this market, so could enjoy Korean beef with good price. If try to eat Korean beef, there was very good market.
There was the most big Livestock Products Market in Seoul. Many the butcher's was operating, and good to buy Korean beef with reasonable price. The peoples who I met in this market was kind, so I had good memory in this market. There was food alley in this market, so could enjoy Korean beef with good price. If try to eat Korean beef, there was very good market.
Written January 7, 2021
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JonoMichaelL
London, UK252 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
Executive summary:
Pros - Excellent quality beef A++, much cheaper than restaurants, fun to shop for your own cuts of beef
Cons - Market is clean but is a wet market, so be prepared...don't expect spotless streets
After purchasing meats, the butcher usually will recommend one or two restaurants (above the shops), where you can bring the meat for grilling for a cheap price. The restaurant will usually include salads, leafs and sauces.
Top tip - Make sure you download or print a picture of beef cuts with both English and Korean titles, as very little butchers speak English but are all more than happy to help.
Pros - Excellent quality beef A++, much cheaper than restaurants, fun to shop for your own cuts of beef
Cons - Market is clean but is a wet market, so be prepared...don't expect spotless streets
After purchasing meats, the butcher usually will recommend one or two restaurants (above the shops), where you can bring the meat for grilling for a cheap price. The restaurant will usually include salads, leafs and sauces.
Top tip - Make sure you download or print a picture of beef cuts with both English and Korean titles, as very little butchers speak English but are all more than happy to help.
Written February 18, 2015
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Diana K
Singapore, Singapore29 contributions
May 2019 • Family
Upon a friend’s recommendation, we visited the Majan Meat Market in Seoul. Many stores for your picking and good selection of Korean beef. Prices are about 10% lower than supermarkets in Seoul but shopping environment is certainly not as clean. Like most meat markets, there is a stench in the air.
Bought some famed Hanwoo from a friendly store and made our way for BBQ lunch in a restaurant upstairs (BBQ restaurant charges apply). Meat was indeed very good, with good balance of marbling giving good meat flavours.
Overall a nice dining experience for the family but I’d prefer to spend a little more to have better ambience.
Bought some famed Hanwoo from a friendly store and made our way for BBQ lunch in a restaurant upstairs (BBQ restaurant charges apply). Meat was indeed very good, with good balance of marbling giving good meat flavours.
Overall a nice dining experience for the family but I’d prefer to spend a little more to have better ambience.
Written May 29, 2019
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Lawrence G
Singapore, Singapore226 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
I was recommended to this place by my Korean guide. She informed me that this place serves top grade Korean beef at a lower cost than downtown BBQ restaurants. It is approximately 12000 Won or USD 11 per 100g or maybe lower depending on your bargaining skills. Usually if you purchase about 500g or more, they would throw in some complimentary beef parts or slices.
There are tons of meat vendors here. Choose one you feel comfortable with and make your purchase and bring it up to the restaurants on the 2nd floor. Usually the vendor will recommend the restaurant unless you have one in mind. At the restaurant, its 5000 won per pax for using the BBQ grill, complementary side dishes, condiments, rice and ice water. Drinks and soup are at an additional charge.
The grill beef was really tasty, juicy and tender. Spend a total of 160000 won for 6 persons....that's like USD25 per person for top grade Korean beef. I think it's a steal!
There are tons of meat vendors here. Choose one you feel comfortable with and make your purchase and bring it up to the restaurants on the 2nd floor. Usually the vendor will recommend the restaurant unless you have one in mind. At the restaurant, its 5000 won per pax for using the BBQ grill, complementary side dishes, condiments, rice and ice water. Drinks and soup are at an additional charge.
The grill beef was really tasty, juicy and tender. Spend a total of 160000 won for 6 persons....that's like USD25 per person for top grade Korean beef. I think it's a steal!
Written June 18, 2018
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Charmaine C
35 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
If you're a MEAT lover, do not miss this place out. You get TOP grade Korean beef yet pocket friendly pricing.
First you buy the meat after walking around the stalls. Then bring it to a near by restaurant and pay a small fee of 5000-6000 Son to cook your meat. Store owners provides Ban Chan (side dish) to go with your meat. You will not regret after visiting this place.
First you buy the meat after walking around the stalls. Then bring it to a near by restaurant and pay a small fee of 5000-6000 Son to cook your meat. Store owners provides Ban Chan (side dish) to go with your meat. You will not regret after visiting this place.
Written April 19, 2017
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GishyKahn
42 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
I visit here at least twice a month.
Best place for serious beef buyers (or pork), but mostly beef.
Know what cut you want, or what part of the cow you desire. Also, if you want tenderloin you need to let them know 1-2 days in advance. Any other cut you can find on demand.
I read a review by a lady that said the store owner is very honest. That is hilarious. First, I'll assume she is a rich lady because she bought the 75000W (75$) Korean beef - which may have included 2 steaks. Second, this is a massive market and honesty isn't flying around like pretty purple butterflies. If they can cheat you, they will --- though a few of the elderly grandmas are honest. I've had guys try to rip me off so many times because I am a foreigner, but I speak enough Korean to argue about meat and prices. **Also, many sellers will tell you something is Korean beef "Han-oo" and charge you a ridiculous price, and then give you AU or USA beef. This happens often and unless you know the difference I'd just buy USA-meeguk-sal, or AU-hoju-sal.
I'm not sure why people praise Korean beef. Koreans have a sentimental attachment to their domestic beef, called sonmat, a belief that home-grown food is always good for you. It is good, but it is not worth 75$ for two small, thin steaks. Although if you have the money and you're certain the seller is giving you Korean beef I would say try it because it is fresh meat. I would rather have a lot of decent meat than a small portion of expensive meat for the same price. But sometimes I do eat the glorified Han-oo
Don't get me wrong, I love going here. twice a month, maybe more in the summer because I bbq often, but you can negotiate. Majang has other meat restaurants though with fresh beef. I'd only go here to buy meat to take elsewhere. Why? because it smells like a meat locker!
Best place for serious beef buyers (or pork), but mostly beef.
Know what cut you want, or what part of the cow you desire. Also, if you want tenderloin you need to let them know 1-2 days in advance. Any other cut you can find on demand.
I read a review by a lady that said the store owner is very honest. That is hilarious. First, I'll assume she is a rich lady because she bought the 75000W (75$) Korean beef - which may have included 2 steaks. Second, this is a massive market and honesty isn't flying around like pretty purple butterflies. If they can cheat you, they will --- though a few of the elderly grandmas are honest. I've had guys try to rip me off so many times because I am a foreigner, but I speak enough Korean to argue about meat and prices. **Also, many sellers will tell you something is Korean beef "Han-oo" and charge you a ridiculous price, and then give you AU or USA beef. This happens often and unless you know the difference I'd just buy USA-meeguk-sal, or AU-hoju-sal.
I'm not sure why people praise Korean beef. Koreans have a sentimental attachment to their domestic beef, called sonmat, a belief that home-grown food is always good for you. It is good, but it is not worth 75$ for two small, thin steaks. Although if you have the money and you're certain the seller is giving you Korean beef I would say try it because it is fresh meat. I would rather have a lot of decent meat than a small portion of expensive meat for the same price. But sometimes I do eat the glorified Han-oo
Don't get me wrong, I love going here. twice a month, maybe more in the summer because I bbq often, but you can negotiate. Majang has other meat restaurants though with fresh beef. I'd only go here to buy meat to take elsewhere. Why? because it smells like a meat locker!
Written July 28, 2016
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al22tecc
Philippines7,861 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
For same meat quality, I saw the prices in Myeongdong to be almost double than the prices at Majang Market. Of course the restaurants' price are already all in, while in Majang, the meats are brought to a restaurant that has a cooking charge per person, prices differ if you use charcoal (6,000 won), or stove top (5,000 won). Charcoal is slightly more expensive and this is what we chose. Prior to going in 1 of the upper floor restaurants, I specifically asked for charcoal, because I read that some restaurants are only table top.
We got several meats: beef at 1+, and 1++. The difference was only 1,000 won per 100g, and though the 1+ was very good, the 1++ was noticeably better. We also got a pork moksal with a 1++ rating and this was quite tender, and very good.
After selecting the meats, I asked the store owner nicely if they have any discount (we ordered a lot, since we were 6 the initial total reached 146,000 won), and he willingly obliged to round it off to 140,000 won.
Going there, we followed the route as provided by the blog of jovenatheart dot com: take line 2 to wangsimni station and get out of exit 8. At ground level, turn around 180 degrees and find bus stop ID 04-134. I forgot which bus we took either bus number 2222 or 2015 (one of them was available at the bus stop, the other is not). 3 stops away, get off at majang meat market, bus stop id 04-119. You will get out right at the west market entrance. After our meal, we decided to walk off the meal, and we walked to Yongdu Station, around 500-800 meters away.
We got several meats: beef at 1+, and 1++. The difference was only 1,000 won per 100g, and though the 1+ was very good, the 1++ was noticeably better. We also got a pork moksal with a 1++ rating and this was quite tender, and very good.
After selecting the meats, I asked the store owner nicely if they have any discount (we ordered a lot, since we were 6 the initial total reached 146,000 won), and he willingly obliged to round it off to 140,000 won.
Going there, we followed the route as provided by the blog of jovenatheart dot com: take line 2 to wangsimni station and get out of exit 8. At ground level, turn around 180 degrees and find bus stop ID 04-134. I forgot which bus we took either bus number 2222 or 2015 (one of them was available at the bus stop, the other is not). 3 stops away, get off at majang meat market, bus stop id 04-119. You will get out right at the west market entrance. After our meal, we decided to walk off the meal, and we walked to Yongdu Station, around 500-800 meters away.
Written July 7, 2019
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kayteecatty
10 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
It was an interesting experience, buying fresh beef from the butchers on ground floor and having them take us to a BBQ place upstairs to grill the meat. It seemed pretty daunting at first.. as we wondered which cuts to get and whether we would get ripped off. However, everything fell into place. The butchers were very friendly and they recommended a beef set with a variety of cuts, all of which tasted so good (particularly the flat iron steak). We ended up having one of the best meals of our trip and will definitely go back again.
Written May 21, 2019
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Alec M
6 contributions
Is this market really closed on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month? Visitkorea.or.kr says it's closed on those days, but every other website/app I found says it's open daily.
Do any of the meat vendors take credit card?
Diana K
Singapore, Singapore29 contributions
Yes, my vendor took credit card but they will charge a 2% fees for this... perhaps you can try to negotiate with the vendor.
Annuza C
Hong Kong, China
will the market closed on specific days during the week ? thanks
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