Yeongnam Sigyuk Sikdang Dongnae, Busan — cube-cut sirloin 110g at 40,000 won, Korean beef over charcoal

When someone in Busan suggests going for beef, a few names come up. Yeongnam Sigyuk Sikdang is the one remembered first for the shape of its cut.

The sirloin is cut into cubes, like dice. That is a different starting point from places that spread it thin. With that thickness, the outside chars while the inside stays red.

The Dongnae branch sits in a residential alley in Myeongnyun-dong. You have to turn off the main road once, but parking is easy in return. There are private rooms, so bringing older family members is no trouble.

This piece follows the order things were eaten on an evening in September 2026. Prices are copied exactly as listed that day.

The location first — Myeongnyun-dong in Dongnae, one turn off the main road

The address is 51 Myeongnyun-ro 112beonga-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan; by lot number, 570 Myeongnyun-dong. It is a residential alley between Dongnae Station on Line 1 and Myeongnyun Station on Line 4, so you have to turn off the main road once. Driving gets you free parking, and there are private rooms.

• Hours 11:40~22:30 · Last order 21:00
• Break time 14:30~16:30 — easy to run into if you arrive for a late lunch
• Closed every Sunday
• Phone 0507-1332-2228

One thing to watch for. There are separate Allak and Haeundae branches under the same name. Searching only for the name in a map app can surface a different branch first, so it is safer to confirm you have the Dongnae branch when you call to book.

Google Maps shows 4.3 stars from 580 reviews (checked 2026-09-19). The review count is ample, but it does not reach the 4.5-star line this site uses. That is stated rather than hidden. Reading the reviews, though, the stars come off mostly over waiting times and price, not the beef itself.

Yeongnam Sigyuk Sikdang Dongnae at a glance (checked 2026-09-19)

Item	Details
Address	51 Myeongnyun-ro 112beonga-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan (570 Myeongnyun-dong)
Nearest stations	Dongnae Station (Line 1) · Myeongnyun Station (Line 4) — walkable; free parking if you drive
Hours	Daily 11:40~22:30 (last order 21:00)
Break time	14:30~16:30
Closed	Every Sunday
Phone	0507-1332-2228
Rating	Google Maps 4.3 stars (580 reviews) — below this site’s 4.5-star standard, disclosed as is
Key prices	Cube-cut sirloin 110g 40,000 won · premium cuts 110g 48,000 won · yukhoe small 25,000 won · grill-rack bulgogi 180g 30,000 won

Cube-cut sirloin 110g, 40,000 won — sirloin cut into dice

Cube-cut sirloin, 110g for 40,000 won. The moment the plate arrives, the thickness is what registers first. Where ordinary sirloin comes spread out like a palm, here there are a dozen or so bite-sized squares.

The thickness changes how you grill it. Stand each side up in turn to char all four faces, then lay it flat for a moment at the end. Cut one open and only the edges are brown while the middle stays pink. The first thing you taste is charcoal smoke, then the fat spreading.

Salt and a sesame-oil dip come with it. For the first piece, try it plain. The beef carries a light seasoning of its own, so there is no rush to reach for the salt before the third piece.

Here is the price range at a glance.

• Cube-cut sirloin 110g 40,000 won
• Premium cuts 110g 48,000 won
• Premium salt-grilled 110g 38,000 won · salt-grilled 110g 36,000 won
• Marinated galbi 180g 33,000 won · grill-rack bulgogi 180g 30,000 won
• Yukhoe small 25,000 won / medium 35,000 won · yuk-sashimi 35,000 won

Raw beef plates — yukhoe small 25,000 won, yuk-sashimi 35,000 won

Yukhoe (small), 25,000 won. The sesame oil reaches you before the plate does. Slivered beef is tossed with pear, with an egg yolk on top. Sweetness leads, so it works well finished off before the grilling starts.

Yuk-sashimi, 35,000 won comes unseasoned. This is the one you dip in sesame oil and salt. If yukhoe is sweet and soft, yuk-sashimi keeps its grain and gives you something to chew. If you pick only one, yukhoe is the safer call when your companions are new to raw beef.

Once the grilling starts, the raw beef plates cool off fast. Order them and eat them before the charcoal arrives.

Grilling on a charcoal rack — from the first piece to the shiitake

Each table gets its own charcoal. It is real charcoal, not gas, with a rack set over it. Because it is a rack and not a flat plate, fat drips down, and the drippings turn back into smoke that clings to the meat. That is why the charcoal flavour is so strong.

The shiitake and garlic that come alongside are easiest to put on before the beef. Grill the shiitake stem-side down and juice pools in the cap. Eat it just before that juice spills over.

When fat drips, the flame flares up now and then. There is no need to panic and flip the meat. Slide the rack over one notch and the flare dies down within seconds.

Once the beef is done, you do not need to cut it again with scissors. It arrives already cut to bite size. That is the convenience — whoever is grilling is not stuck holding the scissors, so the conversation keeps going.

Finishing up and the map — a bowl of naengmyeon, and how to get there

After the beef comes naengmyeon. The broth is on the mild side and the noodles are thin. It does its job of rinsing a greasy palate. The portion is not large, so ordering one each for two people is no burden.

Coming with children is no problem either. The private rooms keep the noise in, and free parking helps when you are carrying a lot. Just note that seats fill quickly right before the break time and around 7pm, and that it closes on Sundays.

Address 51 Myeongnyun-ro 112beonga-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan (570 Myeongnyun-dong) · Phone 0507-1332-2228 · Walkable from Dongnae Station (Line 1) and Myeongnyun Station (Line 4).

FAQ

When is it closed, and when is the break time?

It is closed every Sunday. On weekdays and Saturdays it opens 11:40 to 22:30 with last order at 21:00, and the break time is 14:30~16:30. A late lunch can easily run into it.

What is cube-cut sirloin?

It is sirloin cut thick like dice rather than spread thin. It is 110g for 40,000 won, charred on all four faces standing up and then laid flat at the end. The thickness leaves the centre pink.

Is there parking?

There is free parking. It is a residential alley, so you have to turn off the main road once, but driving is actually the easier option.

Are there several branches?

There are separate Allak and Haeundae branches under the same name. This article covers the Dongnae branch in Myeongnyun-dong, Dongnae-gu, so it is worth confirming the branch when you search a map or call to book.

Why does it say the rating is below standard?

The Google Maps rating is 4.3 stars (580 reviews, checked 2026-09-19). The review count is sufficient, but it does not reach the 4.5-star line this site uses. When a place falls short, the policy is to state it in the article rather than hide it, so it has been left in.