Yujeong Sikdang 유정식당

Yujeong Sikdang is a Korean restaurant on Dosan-daero 28-gil in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, widely known as the regular dining destination of BTS and TXT, a distinction that has transformed it into a pilgrimage site for fans from around the world. The interior walls and ceiling are covered entirely with photographs of the artists, making the visit itself a meaningful experience for any fan independent of the food. With some luck, a diner might find themselves seated at the exact table where a member once sat, a detail that regulars treat with quiet enthusiasm. The signature dish is black pork samgyeopsal, grilled at the table and best eaten wrapped with kimchi, with the customary finish of stir-fried rice made from the leftover bits and rendered fat on the hot plate. The dolsot rice has the warm, uncomplicated quality of a home-cooked meal, and the menu extends across a solid range of Korean standards: ssambap, dubu kimchi, cheonggukjang, and kimchi jjigae, providing genuine variety for groups with different preferences. The jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork) is distinguished by a notably strong black pepper character that sets it apart from milder versions. A dedicated set menu called the Bangtan Jeongshik is available for fans seeking the full thematic experience. The owner and staff are genuinely warm and attentive, going out of their way to look after solo diners and willingly joining fans for photographs when asked. The customer base is predominantly made up of international ARMY and MOA fans, and on busy days the atmosphere inside resembles a gathering that has traveled far from many different countries. Bringing a small gift, yakgwa, chocolate, or stickers, creates natural opportunities to connect with other fans sharing the space. Quality variation in some of the meat dishes has been noted by occasional visitors, a minor inconsistency worth keeping in mind.