Cuisine

Lamb BBQ (양고기 바베큐 전문점)

District

Mapo (마포구) , Seoul

Address

Seoul Mapo-gu Tojeong-ro 255

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Lamb Land, situated on Tojeong-ro in Mapo-gu, Seoul, is a veteran lamb specialist that has been serving Korean-style grilled lamb ribs since well before lamb became a mainstream...

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Group meal or a shared table

Visit tip

Expect possible waits during weekends or peak meal times.

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Lamb Land, situated on Tojeong-ro in Mapo-gu, Seoul, is a veteran lamb specialist that has been serving Korean-style grilled lamb ribs since well before lamb became a mainstream protein in Korea, distinguishing itself from Genghis Khan-style or Chinese yang-kkochi preparations. The restaurant is a favored gathering spot for Mapo-area office workers, with regulars crossing the bridge from Yeouido, reflected in its considerable size. The menu is deliberately focused on just four items: samgak-galbi (triangular ribs), jeon-gol (hot pot), suyuk (boiled lamb), and yongbong-tang (specialty soup), with the overwhelming standard being samgak-galbi followed by jeon-gol. The samgak-galbi uses Australian shoulder rack at 28,000 won for a 200-gram single serving, with staff grilling each piece tableside with attentive care. The first bite is wrapped in a tortilla rather than lettuce, filled with olives, corn salad, onions, and garlic, creating a lamb wrap experience. The meat itself delivers a crispy exterior with juicy, tender interior, and the lamb aroma is so well-controlled that even first-time lamb eaters encounter no resistance. Dipping in garlic oil or requesting cumin powder to sprinkle adds significant flavor depth. The suyuk is tender with expertly managed gaminess, available even as a single serving of eight pieces. The finishing jeon-gol features a peppery kimchi-based broth enriched by the sweetness of grilled onions and garlic, with ramen noodles and rice creating a satisfying, stomach-settling conclusion. Corkage is 10,000 won per bottle. A weekday evening arrival around 7 PM typically involves a ten-minute wait. The restaurant is a ten-minute walk from Daeheung Station, with ample parking and generous hall seating. The pace of service tends toward the brisk side to maintain turnover at this popular establishment.