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Smoketown Itaewon: Authentic American BBQ Experience in Seoul

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Hello! Today, I visited "Smoketown Itaewon," where you can enjoy authentic American BBQ near Itaewon Station.

Smoketown Itaewon: Location & Information

Address: 40, Itaewon-ro 27na-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 1st floor of Jun Art Villa

It's a 3-minute walk from Exit 2 of Itaewon Station, on your left.

Business Hours: Daily from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM

Walking straight from Itaewon Station Exit 2, I found Smoketown, a large Texas BBQ restaurant and a well known Itaewon spot.

At the entrance, they had several promotion coupons.

They offer a free salad (S size) for birthday coupons, a 3,000 KRW discount coupon for signing up for notifications, and a 5% gift certificate for group reservations of 10 or more!

Weekend coupon benefits include a free soft drink or 1+1 wine or craft beer. Only one coupon per table per day can be used, and it's available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays when ordering a platter.

There are many discounts, making it a great place for gatherings with family or friends.

I noticed some foreigners enjoying wine and simple meals. As it's in Itaewon, many foreigners visit, and they seemed to have a wide selection of wines.

Many celebrity autographs were on the wall, which made me even more excited about the BBQ!

They also sell merchandise like t-shirts and hats.

Smoketown Itaewon, a popular spot in Hannam-dong and Itaewon, has a spacious interior with comfortable sofa seating, creating a relaxing atmosphere.

There are many tables, making it suitable for large groups.

Smoketown Itaewon: Menu

They primarily serve BBQ platters, but also offer pasta and sandwiches. You can also mix and match other menu items with the 1-person platter.

They also have additional items such as soup and salad during lunchtime (11:30 AM to 4:00 PM).

2-Meat Platter for 2

The 2-meat platter for two allows you to choose two types of meat and three sides.

Here's an example image of the platter:


We ordered pulled pork and smoked chicken with coleslaw, potato salad, and fried rice as our sides.

Be sure to check for additional charges for certain items when ordering.

Our 2-meat platter for two arrived! It comes with bread, pickles, and pickled onions as a base. The sides we chose were:

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Potato salad, coleslaw, and fried rice were served.

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I recommend choosing your sides with the bread in mind.

At Smoketown Itaewon, a popular restaurant in Itaewon and Hannam-dong, they bake their bread in-house. This made it extra soft and moist.

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The smoked chicken was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and had a wonderful smoky aroma. It tasted even better with the bread and coleslaw!

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The pulled pork was finely shredded, making it easy to eat. It had no unpleasant odors and had a rich, savory flavor.

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Overall, the atmosphere was great, the restaurant was clean, and the food was delicious and well-prepared.

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If you're looking for a date spot near Itaewon Station, want to enjoy meat with wine, or are looking for a unique family gathering spot, visit Smoketown in Itaewon and Hannam-dong!

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