Yakiniku Korean Cuisine / Barbecue GYEONG BOK GUNG

Hakone is famed for its hot springs, and its many incredible views of Mt. Fuji. With its large numbers of hotels, ryokans, art galleries, and eateries, it has become a popular destination for visitors from overseas.

Visitors to Hakone wishing to eat delicious yakiniku (grilled meat) are advised to make their way to GYEONG BOK GUNG, a restaurant that specializes in yakiniku and Korean cuisine. The establishment is situated six kilometers or so from Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Line and the Hakone Tozan Cable Car Line. It is within walking distance of Hakone Venetian Art Museum and Lalique Museum and faces National Route 138.

GYEONG BOK GUNG’s signature menu include Hakone Seiroku Beef, a premium brand of Japanese Black Wagyu raised in Kanagawa, and Fuji Yusui Pork, reared on spring water from the foothills of Mt. Fuji. Both meats have been carefully selected for their impeccable quality.

The parent company of GYEONG BOK GUNG operates several hotels and restaurants, such as: HAKONE ZEN, which includes a half-open-air bath in each room, some of which also boast views of Mt. Fuji; HAKONE NICA is an all-inclusive hotel, perfect for celebrating special occasions; Smokedshop ZEN sells smoked products ranging from seafood landed in Sagami Bay, to locally produced vegetables and soft-boiled eggs; Hakone Sushidokoro ZEN is a sushi restaurant that sources its produce from Sagami Bay and is neighbored by Cafe ZEN; Yakiniku ZEN is located inside Hakone Kowakien Yunessun. Becausee Hakone Seiroku Beef is also used in other establishments, the restaurant buys whole cows rather than pre-cute Wagyu. This allows GYEONG BOK GUNG to offer brand-name Japanese beef at reasonable prices.

The à la carte menu is extensiveand includes dishes such as boneless short rib and loin of Hakone Seiroku Beef, jowl of Fuji Yusui Pork, andsirloin steak. Other menu favorites include grilled free-range chicken, naengmyeon (cold noodles), bibimbap (white rice with various toppings), buchimgae (Korean pancake), kimchi, and various soups.

GYEONG BOK GUNG also offers a wide range of lunch sets. Popular options include various yakiniku sets, bibimbap and other rice bowl sets, cold noodle sets, and kuppa (Korean-style risotto) sets. A separate takeout menu is also available. Course dinners are available by reservation, as are cakes for anniversary events.

The restaurant caters fully to overseas guests. All seating is hori-gotatsu style—comprising a low table with a sunken floor—allowing customers unaccustomed to sitting on the floor to enjoy their meals without suffering from aching feet. Foreign language menus are also available.

Overseas visitors who have yet to experience the pleasures of yakiniku are heartily encouraged to dine at GYEONG BOK GUNG.

GYEONG BOK GUNG is open most days of the year. However, customers are advised to make reservations in order to avoid any mishaps. Customers can also take advantage of the free shuttle bus service to and from locations within a 15 minute drive of the restaurant.

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