Location

47 Yanghwa-dong, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul
Arisu Manchan (아리수만찬)

Arisu Manchan sits right beside the Yanghwa Ferry Dock (양화선착장) near Seonyudo and Dangsan, offering one of the most unobstructed views of the Han River. By bus, get off at the Hanshin Apartment Entrance (선유도공원 입구) stop, cross the pedestrian bridge, and walk toward the river until you reach the dock.

If you’re taking the subway:

• From Line 9 Seonyudo Station, exit through Exit 2 and walk for 15 minutes toward the river.
• If you’re coming from Dangsan Station (Line 2 or 9), go out Exit 4 and walk toward Seongsan Bridge. Follow the riverside path until you reach the Yanghwa Ferry Dock.

Outdoor Korean BBQ with Hangang View

What makes Arisu Manchan stand out is its self-service, outdoor Korean barbecue concept. Instead of sitting down and ordering from a menu, you first stop by the mini supermarket at the entrance which functions as both a convenience store and a butcher shop. There, you pick out everything you need for your meal from meat to snacks, drinks, and even sauces.

Here’s how it works:

• When you arrive, a staff member will assign you a table number.
• Grab a basket and choose your pork cuts from samgyeopsal (pork belly), moksal (pork shoulder), hangjeongsal (pork jowl) to LA galbi, all neatly packaged and ready to grill.
• You can also buy pre-packaged veggies, lettuce for ssam, side dishes, drinks (including beer and soju) and snacks.

Once you’ve chosen your items, pay at the counter and head to your assigned table to start grilling.

Each table comes with a charcoal grill setup. Charcoal service costs 5,000 KRW per table, and a small table setting fee of 1,000 KRW covers basic side dishes like kimchi, ssamjang, garlic, and fresh vegetables. There’s a two-hour time limit per table, which was enough to grill our meat and finish with a comforting bowl of ramyeon.

Reservation & Waiting at Arisu Manchan

Arisu Manchan doesn’t take reservations so if you’re visiting on a weekend or during dinner hours, I highly recommend using the Tabling app to join the virtual waitlist before you arrive. The restaurant can get packed especially when the weather is good, and since seating is mostly outdoors with a two-hour limit, getting a spot without a wait can be difficult. FYI I started waiting on the app on a Friday evening from around 6pm, and I ended up waiting for about an hour before getting a table.

Menu & Pricing

The prices at Arisu Manchan initially seemed slightly cheaper than average BBQ restaurants in Seoul: a pack of samgyeopsal or moksal (500g) costs around 20,000 KRW. But when you factor in the table charge and charcoal fee, plus the fact that the staff doesn’t assist with grilling (unlike most trendy BBQ spots these days), I would say the prices are reasonable (but definitely not on the cheap side).

What I Ordered

Since we wanted to try a variety of cuts, my friends and I went with the classics of Korean barbecue: moksal (pork shoulder) and hangjeongsal (pork jowl). The meat was already cut into thick slices and vacuum-sealed, so all we had to do was unwrap it and place it on the charcoal grill.

For those of you who’ve only tried samgyeopsal (pork belly) at Korean BBQ, I’d definitely recommend trying moksal and hangjeongsal as well. Moksal is leaner with a slightly meaty bite, while hangjeongsal is known for its rich marbling and crisp texture when grilled. The ssam setup with fresh lettuce, garlic, and a bit of ssamjang added just the right touch of refreshing spice to balance the richness.

To wrap up our meal we went for the Sesame ramyeon (참깨라면), known for its mild yet addictive flavors. It has a hint of nutty sesame aroma, balanced by the soft texture of its signature egg block that melts as it cooks.

At Arisu Manchan, they have a ramyeon machine station where you can cook instant noodles hassle-free. It’s basically a self-heating cooker that automatically that has a pre-set amount of water and cooking time, so all you have to do is put all the ingredients into the container, put it on the stove, and let the machine do the rest.

Before pressing the start button, you first choose the type of ramyeon you want:

• Normal (like Shin, Jin, or Sesame Ramyeon)
• Jjajang (such as Jjapaghetti or Buldak)
• Jjamppong (with thicker noodles like Neoguri or Jin Jjanmbbong)

Once you’ve selected your type, you put all the ingredients into the container, place it on the stove, and let the self-heating cooker do the rest. The machine automatically turns off when the broth is ready, so all you need to do is wait about three minutes until the noodles are perfectly cooked and bubbling.