Sunday Best Seoul : Real Southern BBQ in Seongdong-gu
Sunday Best is an American BBQ restaurant in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, run by two Americans four minutes from Wangsimni Station. The kitchen slow-smokes pork ribs and beef brisket on American hickory, bakes all bread and pies in-house, and holds a perfect 5.0 rating across 13 Google reviews.
About Sunday Best Seoul
Sunday Best sits in Seongdong-gu, one of Seoul’s fastest-rising districts, four minutes from Wangsimni Station Exit 6. The area around Seongsu-dong and Wangsimni has become a go-to destination for Seoul’s expat dining scene, and Sunday Best is one of the reasons why.
The restaurant is run by two Americans who grew up on real Southern BBQ and couldn’t find it in Seoul. So they built it from scratch — hickory smoker, hand-pressed buns, in-house pies, and all. It’s the kind of place that feels like a discovery even after you’ve been going for years.
If you’re exploring Seongdong-gu for the first time, Sunday Best makes a strong case for why this district deserves more attention from expats. Pair it with a walk through Seongsu-dong’s café streets or a visit to Seoul Forest, both within easy reach of Wangsimni Station.
Relaxed neighbourhood spot a few floors above Majo-ro, booth seating, open kitchen energy. Fills up on weekends, walk-ins welcome but arrive early.
Hickory-smoked pork ribs (most cited across reviews), pulled pork sandwich on a homemade potato bun, loaded nachos with homemade tortilla chips, mac and cheese, key lime pie.
Tuesday through Sunday from 5 PM. Last order 10 PM. Closed Mondays. Peach tea highball is the happy hour move.
Four-minute walk from Wangsimni Station Exit 6. Building has a yellow-fronted shop at street level, Sunday Best is on the 3rd floor.
Sunday Best sits in Seongdong-gu, one of Seoul’s fastest-rising districts, four minutes from Wangsimni Station Exit 6. The area around Seongsu-dong and Wangsimni has become a go-to destination for Seoul’s expat dining scene, and Sunday Best is one of the reasons why.
The restaurant is run by two Americans who grew up on real Southern BBQ and couldn’t find it in Seoul. So they built it from scratch — hickory smoker, hand-pressed buns, in-house pies, and all. It’s the kind of place that feels like a discovery even after you’ve been going for years.
If you’re exploring Seongdong-gu for the first time, Sunday Best makes a strong case for why this district deserves more attention from expats. Pair it with a walk through Seongsu-dong’s café streets or a visit to Seoul Forest, both within easy reach of Wangsimni Station.
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Sunday Best is at 15-2 Majo-ro, 3F, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, a four-minute walk from Wangsimni Station Exit 6.
Sunday Best is owned and operated by two Americans who moved to Seoul and built the restaurant around the Southern BBQ they missed. Both cook. The owner is known for being approachable and happy to give recommendations.
The hickory-smoked pork ribs are the most-cited dish across Google and Naver reviews. Reviewers consistently note the fall-off-the-bone tenderness from the 8-hour smoke. The homemade nachos, pulled pork sandwich, and key lime pie also have devoted followings.
Mains run 9,000 to 18,000 KRW. A full meal with a drink typically lands 20,000 to 30,000 KRW per person. The ribs at 18,000 KRW and pulled pork sandwich at 12,000 KRW are considered strong value for the quality and portion size.
No reservations. Sunday Best is walk-in only. Arrive at or shortly after 5 PM on weekends to get a seat.
"I have been to many barbecue places in Korea and many disappointed me. Sunday Best for me was the Best in Korea bar none. I am coming back for more!"
Tapia, Google review on Google
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