Guests who come in with friends from abroad sometimes ask us how best to explain zaruyaki. Rather than making it complicated, we start by saying it is various cuts of chicken and vegetables grilled over charcoal and shared. Connecting it to a familiar texture, rather than an unfamiliar menu name, makes that first order much easier.
We show what zaruyaki looks like first
In short English, you could describe it as charcoal-grilled chicken cuts served with vegetables. It also helps to mention that zaru means a bamboo basket and yaki means grilled, which makes the dish easy to picture. Our official website has Korean, English, Japanese and Traditional Chinese screens, so you are welcome to look through the photos and main menu items before you come.
Start with one familiar cut and one new one
For guests new to specialty chicken cuts, we suggest a relatively familiar cut such as thigh or neck first. Add one texture you are curious about among gizzard, heart and cartilage, and you can taste the difference without committing to much. Tell us when you order whether you want something tender, or something chewy or crunchy, and we will talk you through what is available.
The meal carries on into a warm broth
Many guests share a hot pot after the charcoal grill. We describe motsunabe as rich and savoury, torinabe as light and chicken-led, and Kanto-style sukiyaki nabe as sweet and salty. There is no need to memorise the names; just tell us the taste you want. Please check the menu in the restaurant for what is being served that day and for prices.
Send the details to whoever is joining you
The address is 13 Hangang-daero 40ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, about 300m from Exit 1 of Sinyongsan Station. There is no dedicated car park. Sharing the language version of our official website and the CATCH TABLE booking link with your companions in advance makes travelling here and checking the menu easier. How much we can assist in other languages varies with the time of day and who is working, so if you show us what you need on screen, we can help more accurately.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see the menu in another language beforehand?
You can check the main menu items and visit information in English, Japanese and Traditional Chinese on our official website. For the full menu and the day's prices, please go by the menu in the restaurant.
What do you recommend for someone trying specialty cuts for the first time?
We suggest starting with a familiar cut such as thigh or neck, then adding one texture you are curious about from gizzard, heart or cartilage.
Can you accommodate vegetarian, halal or allergy requests?
Ingredients and the cooking environment need to be checked case by case. Please contact the restaurant directly before your visit with the requirements and allergens involved.