Yakiniku Kawaro Yeonhui – Japanese-Style Yakiniku & Hanwoo Beef in Seoul
A small neighborhood yakiniku counter in Yeonhui-dong serving Hanwoo beef tongue, premium cuts, horumon and Japanese-style grilled meat.
Hidden along a neighborhood street in Yeonhui-dong, Yakiniku Kawaro Yeonhui is a compact Japanese-style yakiniku restaurant built around one simple pleasure: choosing good cuts of meat and grilling them slowly at your table.
The Korean name is 야끼니꾸 카와로 연희, and the restaurant describes itself as a Japanese-style grilling specialist.
Rather than a large Korean barbecue hall, Kawaro has an intimate counter-style atmosphere that feels closer to a small neighborhood yakiniku shop in Japan—making it an interesting stop for travelers who want something different from Seoul's larger BBQ restaurants.
From Bukgajwa to Yeonhui-dong
Kawaro originally operated near Bulgwangcheon Stream before moving to Yeonhui-dong.
According to the restaurant's own menu notice, the Yeonhui location reopened on June 6, 2026. The move brought the restaurant into one of western Seoul's most interesting food neighborhoods, where independent restaurants, cafés and small local businesses are scattered throughout the residential streets.
WHY IT STANDS OUT
Hanwoo beef meets Japanese yakiniku culture.
Kawaro combines Korean Hanwoo beef and carefully selected offal cuts with the small-plate presentation and tabletop grilling style associated with Japanese yakiniku.
Start with the Hanwoo Beef Tongue
One of the most distinctive choices on the menu is the Hanwoo beef tongue set.
The set is designed to let diners compare different textures and cuts rather than ordering just one type of meat. Beef tongue is particularly popular in Japanese yakiniku culture, where thin slices are typically grilled briefly over high heat.
For visitors who have already tried familiar Korean barbecue cuts such as samgyeopsal or galbi, Hanwoo tongue offers a very different grilled-meat experience.
Yakiniku Sets for Exploring Different Cuts
The menu is built around sets that allow diners to try several cuts together.
Hanwoo Beef Tongue Set – approx. 200g / ₩48,000
Yakiniku 3-Cut Set – approx. 250g / ₩43,000
Yakiniku & Horumon 4-Cut Set – approx. 300g / ₩40,000
Hanwoo Horumon 4-Cut Set – approx. 300g / ₩30,000
Menu items and prices are based on the restaurant menu photographed in October 2026 and may change.
Premium Cuts and Horumon
Diners can also order individual cuts instead of a set.
The menu includes premium beef tongue, rib cuts, skirt steak-style cuts and a variety of horumon, the Japanese term commonly used for grilled offal.
This variety makes Kawaro particularly attractive for diners who enjoy comparing texture, marbling and flavor across different parts of the animal rather than ordering a single large plate.
A Counter-Style Neighborhood BBQ Experience
Kawaro is small and intimate, with much of the dining centered around counter seating.
That scale is part of its appeal. Instead of feeling like a large group-oriented barbecue restaurant, the experience is more personal and relaxed—well suited to couples, small groups and travelers exploring Yeonhui-dong in the evening.
Drinks and Side Dishes
The grilled meats can be paired with simple side dishes such as garlic rice, spicy noodles, vegetables and other small plates.
The drinks menu includes Korean beer and soju alongside Japanese beer, sake, shochu and whisky, reinforcing the restaurant's Korean-Japanese neighborhood dining character.
Why Foreign Visitors May Like Kawaro
• A chance to try Hanwoo beyond standard Korean BBQ cuts
• Japanese-style yakiniku in a Seoul neighborhood setting
• Beef tongue and horumon for adventurous meat lovers
• Small counter-style atmosphere rather than a large barbecue hall
• An easy food stop while exploring Yeonhui-dong's independent local scene
Location & Visitor Information
Business: Yakiniku Kawaro Yeonhui
Korean Name: 야끼니꾸 카와로 연희
Type: Japanese-Style Yakiniku Restaurant
Category: Food
Neighborhood: Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Address: Unit 101, 1 Jeungga-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Korean Address: 서울특별시 서대문구 증가로 1, 101호
Hours: Tue–Fri 17:00–23:00 / Sat–Sun 16:00–23:00
Closed: Monday
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