Byeokdoljip
벽돌집
About
Local Korean charcoal barbecue restaurant in Goyang serving grilled meats like pork jowl and beef cuts with an outdoor patio option.
Tucked away on a quiet alley in Goyang’s Ilsandong-gu, Byeokdoljib balances the easygoing warmth of a neighborhood hideaway with the energy of a late-night gathering spot. Inside, the dining room is spacious and comfortable, lined with generous tables built for communal grilling. When the weather cooperates, the outdoor terrace seating comes alive, particularly with post-concert crowds looking for a breezy spot to share drinks and hot coals. The menu highlights various cuts grilled over fragrant charcoal, but the house-favorite pork jowl (*hangjeongsal*) stands out. Placed on the hot grill alongside complimentary mushrooms and rice cakes (*tteok*), the pork renders down with a gentle smoke, crisping at the edges while retaining a rich, juicy bite. Diners also gravitate toward the tender beef rib fingers (*galbisal*), which arrive lightly salted and pair naturally with the restaurant’s wasabi-spiked soy dipping sauce. Those leaning toward thicker cuts often pair thick slabs of fresh pork belly (*samgyeopsal*) and neck meat (*moksal*) with chewy, fire-toasted rice cakes. What anchors the meal is a spread of punchy, well-executed side dishes. Crisp lettuce wraps arrive with scallion salad, green onions, and the restaurant’s standout dried radish kimchi (*mumallaengi*), whose robust chew and savory seasoning cut straight through the richness of the rendered pork fat. At times, the owner even surprises tables with fresh home-grown basil to tuck into the meat wraps. To round out the meal, tables typically simmer a rich kimchi stew over the burners or order multiple pots of the brisket soybean paste stew (*chadol doenjang-jjigae*), which arrives thick, savory, and ready to be ladled over bowls of steamed white rice. Late-night patrons frequently add a side of spicy stir-fried pork (*jeyuk bokkeum*), tossing it across the tabletop grill to pick up char before finishing off their rounds of soju and beer.
Menu
- Pork Jowl₩20,000
- Fresh Pork Belly₩17,000
- Kimchi Stew₩9,000
- 차돌박이(150g)₩25,000
- 소생갈비살(150g)₩21,000
- LA양념갈비(200g)₩20,000
- 꽃살(150g)₩32,000
- Brisket Doenjang Stew₩9,000
Local tips
- Outdoor seating is available for an open-air barbecue vibe.
- Pair the meats with their popular seasoned dried radish (무말랭이) and rich kimchi or brisket soybean paste stew.
Details
- Daehwa Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 12:00–23:00
- Monday
- 12:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 12:00–23:00
- Friday
- 12:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00–23:00