Hanwoo Grades Explained — 1++, 1+, and What No.9 Means
Hanwoo is graded 1++, 1+, 1, 2 and 3 by marbling, and 1++ is subdivided again into No.7, 8 and 9. Japanese A5 is a different scale entirely.
Last verified: 2026-08-17
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Hanwoo Guide
How Hanwoo is graded, how a Korean charcoal beef restaurant actually works, and what beef costs in Cheongdam. Written from the standards we use in our own kitchen and from public data.
How a Korean Charcoal Beef Restaurant Works — Ordering to Finishing
Beef is ordered by the 100g, and at most premium Hanwoo restaurants a server grills it at your table. Side dishes come with the meal and there is no tipping.
Last verified: 2026-08-17
What Beef Costs in Cheongdam — A Price Survey of 26 Restaurants
Public menu prices at 26 beef restaurants in Cheongdam, normalised to tenderloin per 100g. The range runs from ₩32,667 to ₩90,000 — a 2.76× spread — with a median of ₩46,000.
Last verified: 2026-08-17