Sizzling on Stone: Why “Piggy Bank” is Seoul’s Most Unique Korean BBQ Experience

When travelers think of Korean Barbecue (K-BBQ), the standard mental image involves a glowing metal grate over roaring charcoal, piled high with sizzling pork belly (samgyeopsal). Seoul, a city where culinary innovation meets deep-rooted tradition, boasts tens of thousands of BBQ joints. Yet, tucked away in the vibrant, youth-centric streets of Hongdae lies an institution that flips the script on how K-BBQ is cooked: Piggy Bank—known locally as Dwaeji Jeongeumtong.