Han River BBQ at Arisu Manchan: Seoul Dining Guide & Review

πŸ’ BBQ by the Han River? My Fall Tradition πŸŒ™


Riverside seating at Arisu Manchan with Han River views
Outdoor riverside seats — the best way to enjoy BBQπŸ₯© by the Han River.^^

μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš”. I'm Hangeulia^-^

Every autumn, I make it a ritual to visit Arisu Manchan (μ•„λ¦¬μˆ˜λ§Œμ°¬) by the Han River. The crisp fall air, the glow of the sunset, and the smell of sizzling BBQ — honestly, it’s the perfect Seoul evening. It may not be as convenient as a regular restaurant, but if you want to enjoy a truly local-style experience by the river, this place is worth it ^^




πŸ’œ What is Arisu Manchan?

Han River view from the BBQ table at Arisu Manchan in Seoul
The view straight from your BBQ table — peaceful Han River and skyline.πŸ’•

Arisu Manchan isn’t your typical Korean BBQ joint. Located near Yanghwa Ferry Dock (μ–‘ν™”μ„ μ°©μž₯) in Yeongdeungpo, this riverside spot combines outdoor grilling with panoramic Han River views — part market, part picnic, part trendy Seoul hangout.


❤ At a Glance

  • Location: Yanghwa Ferry Dock, Yeongdeungpo
  • Subway: Line 9 Seonyudo Exit 1 (5 min taxi), Line 2 Dangsan Exit 4 (5 min taxi)
  • Parking: Yanghwa Hangang Park Parking Lot 3
  • Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM (season/weather may affect)
  • Time limit: 2 hours per table
  • Cost: ₩30,000–50,000 per person
  • Pet-friendly: Yes
  • Best time: Arrive one hour before sunset
  • Best season: April–June & September–November (not too hot, not too cold)
  • Best day: Weekdays — easier to enjoy without long waits
  • Bring a jacket — the river breeze can be chilly



πŸ’œ How It Works


1. Check in


Digital waiting system showing 25 teams ahead at Arisu Manchan
Be prepared — waiting can reach over 20 teams on weekends! ><

Register on the waiting pad at the entrance with your phone number. You’ll get a call when it’s your turn. On weekdays, you can usually get in right away.
Front-row seats facing the river may take longer.

πŸ’› Tip – What you might hear at check-in:
• “μ•žμžλ¦¬λŠ” κΈ°λ‹€λ €μ•Ό ν•˜μ…”μ•Ό ν•˜κ³ , λ’·μžλ¦¬λŠ” λ°”λ‘œ λ“€μ–΄κ°€μ‹€ 수 μžˆμ–΄μš”.”
(Ap-jja-ri-neun gi-da-ryeo-ya ha-syeo-ya ha-go, dwi-jja-ri-neun ba-ro deu-reo-ga-sil su is-seo-yo
→ “For the front seats you’ll need to wait, but the back seats are available right away.”)

• “μ•žμͺ½μ— μ•‰μœΌμ‹€ κ±°μ—μš”? λ’·μͺ½μ— μ•‰μœΌμ‹€ κ±°μ—μš”?”
(Ap-jjok-e anj-eu-sil geo-eh-yo? Dwi-jjok-e anj-eu-sil geo-eh-yo
→ “Would you like to sit in the front? Or the back?”)

πŸ‘‰ Your reply can be simple:
– “μ•žμͺ½μ— μ•‰μ„κ²Œμš”.”
(Ap-jjok-e an-jeul-ge-yo → I’ll sit in the front.)
– “λ’·μͺ½μ— μ•‰μ„κ²Œμš”.”
(Dwi-jjok-e an-jeul-ge-yo → I’ll sit in the back.)

If it’s your first visit, I recommend the front row facing the river ^^ But bring a jacket — the evening river breeze can be chilly.

2. Table assignment


Table with BBQ grill facing Han River at Arisu Manchan
Every table comes with its own grill — and that view πŸ’œ This is the very front row, where the view is the best. If you want this seat, I recommend coming on a weekday for less waiting.

When your turn comes, you’ll be assigned a table number.


3. Shop


Inside view of Arisu Manchan market by the Han River with food items on display
A look inside the market — pick your meats, sides, and drinks before BBQ time ^^

With your table number, head into the market, pick your food, and pay at the counter.


4. Initial setup


Basic table setting with chopsticks, scissors, and side dishes
Scissors, tongs, salt, kimchi, onions, and ssamjang — your BBQ essentials.

Staff bring the basics (salt, ssamjang, kimchi, utensils) and set up your charcoal and grill.


5. Grill order tip


Raw pork and sausages on the grill at Arisu Manchan
Fresh cuts on the grill — the BBQπŸ₯© fun begins!πŸ˜‹

Start with pork neck (λͺ©μ‚΄) — less smoke. Save pork belly (μ‚Όκ²Ήμ‚΄) for later, once the fire calms down.




πŸ’œ What to Buy Inside the Market


BBQ basket with pork, sausages, and rice at Arisu Manchan
Grab your basket: pork, sausages, and Hetbahn rice ready to go.πŸ˜‰

My go-to shopping list:


  • Pork neck (λͺ©μ‚΄) & pork belly (μ‚Όκ²Ήμ‚΄)
  • Sausages & mushrooms (버섯)
  • Extras: garlic, pa-jeori (파절이 – seasoned green onion salad)
  • Drinks: water, soda, or beer 
  • Hetbahn (ν–‡λ°˜ – instant rice) → peel slightly and microwave for 2 minutes

❤ Budget: Depending on what you choose, it usually comes to around ₩30,000–50,000 per person.
❤ Timing tip: Arrive about one hour before sunset so you can enjoy the river in three moods — daytime, golden sunset, and sparkling night ^-^



πŸ’œ BBQ Rules & Things to Know


  • Basic charges: A charcoal fee of ₩5,000 per table and a table setting fee of ₩1,000 per person are added to your bill. (These prices may change year to year.)

  • 2-hour limit⏰ per table. Extra charcoal ≈ ₩2,000 after 50–60 minutes. (In my experience, one set lasted fine for two hours.)

  • No outside food/drinks (restaurant policy).

  • Kimchi rule: Don’t place kimchi directly on the grill. If you want grilled kimchi, buy the tray version.

  • Side dishes: Only salt, ssamjang, and sesame oil are refillable. Other sides (like kimchi or green onion salad) are not refillable.

  • No exchange/refund for meat once purchased.

  • Grill plates are not replaced (unlike usual Korean BBQ restaurants).


πŸ’œ How It’s Different from Usual Korean BBQ


In a typical Korean BBQ place, you often get free side refills, grill plate changes, charcoal swaps, and you can even grill kimchi directly. Arisu Manchan is different: it’s a BBQ market experience with set rules. Some may find that inconvenient, but grilling outdoors while facing the Han River is a special trade-off — it’s about making a one-of-a-kind memory, not endless banchan ^^



πŸ’œ How to Grill the Meat


Grilled meat and sausages at Arisu Manchan BBQ in Seoul
Juicy pork cuts and assorted sausages sizzling over charcoal.πŸ˜‹

  1. Use the tongs to place the meat and sausages on the grill.
  2. Sprinkle a little salt on the meat.
  3. When both sides are partly cooked, cut the meat into pieces with scissors.
  4. Flip the meat often with the tongs to prevent burning.
  5. If you have mushrooms, add them too and cut them while grilling.
  6. Move cooked pieces to the side where the fire is weaker.
  7. Place new meat in the center and enjoy the cooked pieces while the new batch grills.


πŸ’œ Han River Ramyeon (ν•œκ°•λΌλ©΄)


Electric ramyeon cooker at Arisu Manchan by the Han River with two bowls boiling
Cook your own steaming hot ramyeon at the electric cooker 🍜

After BBQ, finish with ramen using the electric ramyeon cooker in the market. There’s also a microwave for Hetbahn.

  1. First, buy your ramyeon and put all the ingredients into the bowl received.
  2. Press the menu button (regular ramyeon: 일반라면-신라면, 진라면, μ•ˆμ„±νƒ•λ©΄ /jjajang ramyeon: 짜μž₯라면-μ§œνŒŒκ²Œν‹°, λΆˆλ‹­λ³ΆμŒλ©΄/jjamppong ramyeon: 짬뽕라면-λ„ˆκ΅¬λ¦¬, 진짬뽕, 칼ꡭ수).
  3. Press start/stop (μ‹œμž‘/정지).
  4. Add an egg when there’s 60 seconds left and stir, if you like.

Usually, choosing regular ramyeon(일반라면) works just fine. Keep in mind that the machines can vary depending on the store or park.
πŸ‘‰ Want to see the auto-detect version of the cooker? Check out my full ν•œκ°•λΌλ©΄ review.

Trust me, hot ramyeon + river lights = pure happiness ^^



πŸ’œ Why Locals & Foreign Travelers Love It


Night view of Han River from Arisu Manchan BBQ in Seoul
Evening BBQ with a glowing Han River view at Arisu Manchan πŸŒ™

  • Han River views: Perfect at sunset or under twinkling night lights.
  • DIY BBQ fun: Pick your meats, seafood, and veggies, then grill them yourself.
  • Pet-friendly vibes: Yes, you can bring your dog along!

Locals come here for casual hangouts with friends or family, while travelers love the unique riverside BBQ experience.^^



πŸ’œ How to Get There


Front view of Arisu Manchan building at Yanghwa Ferry Dock by the Han River
Cross the bridge and enter through the center entrance — then head right to find the Arisu Manchan market and the waiting registration pad.^^

πŸ‘‰View on Google Maps (Arisu Manchan)

  • By Subway + Taxi:
    • Line 9 Seonyudo Station (μ„ μœ λ„μ—­) Exit 1 → 5 minutes by taxi
    • Line 2 Dangsan Station (λ‹Ήμ‚°μ—­) Exit 4 → 5 minutes by taxi
  • By Car: Navigate to Yanghwa Hangang Park Parking Lot 3 (μ–‘ν™”ν•œκ°•κ³΅μ› 3μ£Όμ°¨μž₯) for the closest parking.
  • By Map: Search “Arisu Manchan” on Google Maps or Naver Map.


πŸ’œ Local Tips


Grassy picnic area in front of Arisu Manchan by the Han River
Before or after BBQ, enjoy a picnic on the grassy lawn by the Han River ^^

  • Visit on a weekday to avoid long waits and grab a front-row seat facing the Han River.
  • Arrive about one hour before sunset to enjoy three different moods: day, golden sunset, and night views.
  • Bring a picnic mat (λ—μžλ¦¬) to relax on the grass before or after your meal.
  • During your two-hour table limit, focus on the BBQ. Afterward, move to the grass, enjoy the breeze, and finish with Han River ramyeon ^^


πŸ’œ Final Thoughts


If you’re searching for Han River BBQ in Seoul, Arisu Manchan (μ•„λ¦¬μˆ˜λ§Œμ°¬) is highly recommended. For me, it’s a fall tradition — grill pork neck, laugh with friends, finish with ramyeon, and soak in the skyline. Unlike typical Korean BBQ restaurants, here you won’t get unlimited side dish refills, grill changes, or table service — but that’s part of the charm. You’re on your own, cooking and sharing under the open sky by the river. It’s a bit more rustic, yet that’s exactly what makes it unforgettable. Maybe it’ll become your Seoul tradition, too ^-^


With love,
ν•œκΈ€λ¦¬μ•„πŸ˜Š


P.S. Arisu Manchan recently opened a new branch in Jamsil (μž μ‹€μ ). Unlike the Yanghwa branch, the Jamsil location charges a ₩5,000 table setting fee per person (higher than Yanghwa), but in return, you get unlimited refills of the basic side dishes.



>πŸ’«Keep Exploring the Han River with Me

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