# Danyang road trip first meal: barley rice set at Heukmaneul Boribap - By Doyun (https://superchart.com/en/@bar-rail-seoul/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Danyang, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This is a visit record written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@bar-rail-seoul/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@bar-rail-seoul/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/index.md) ## In short Heukmaneul Boribap is a Korean set-meal restaurant at the entrance of the ssambap alley inside Gugyeong Market in Danyang, Chungbuk. As the first meal of a couple's drive trip through Danyang, we ordered the black garlic jeyuk (stir-fried pork) barley rice set for two and added bossam (boiled pork), which came with barley rice mixed with namul (seasoned vegetables), bossam in black garlic sauce and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew). The spread at Heukmaneul Boribap is mild and easy on the stomach, so it suits diners of any age. ## Good to know - **What we ordered**: Black garlic jeyuk barley rice set for 2 + extra bossam - **Order condition**: Sets can only be ordered for 2 or more people - **Location**: Entrance of the ssambap alley inside Gugyeong Market, Danyang; walkable from the bus terminal - **Parking**: 1-2 cars in front of the restaurant; the Gugyeong Market public lot 100m away is recommended *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* My boyfriend and I came to Danyang, Chungbuk for a road trip getaway, and after the long drive we arrived starving and wanted a solid first meal. While looking for something with local character, someone recommended a Danyang must-eat spot, so we ended up at Heukmaneul Boribap (흑마늘보리밥). Here's how the healthy Korean meal went, parking info included! ![Signature photo of Heukmaneul Boribap in Danyang](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley-01-1lzme-m-1200.webp) ## How to get to Heukmaneul Boribap, and where to park ![Exterior of Heukmaneul Boribap at the entrance of the ssambap alley in Danyang's Gugyeong Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley-02-we2h9-m-966.webp) Heukmaneul Boribap sits right at the entrance of the ssambap alley if you walk a short way into Danyang Gugyeong Market, and it's not far from the bus terminal either, so it's a doable distance even for travelers on foot. Right in front of the shop there's only room for one or two cars, so if there's no spot, we'd recommend just using the Gugyeong Market public parking lot about 100m away on foot instead of stressing over it. ## What the dining room and menu at Heukmaneul Boribap are like Walking inside, the place was clean and spacious overall — a great vibe for groups, families, or friends eating together. ![Clean, spacious interior of Heukmaneul Boribap](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley-03-xszaq-966.webp) Looking at the menu after sitting down, set meals featuring black garlic were the main lineup! We decided to order the black garlic jeyuk barley rice set for two and add bossam on top to make it even more filling. Worth noting in advance: the sets are only available starting from two people. ## How do black garlic and barley rice taste together? ![Side dishes, namul, and barley rice served first at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley-04-1fyjq-966.webp) ![Bracken fern, bean sprouts, seasoned radish, and other namul good for mixing](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley-05-1a03u-966.webp) Neat side dishes and barley rice came out first, filling up the table — bracken fern, bean sprouts, seasoned radish, and a variety of other namul good for mixing into the barley rice. ![A full spread with black garlic jeyuk stir-fry, bossam, and doenjang jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley-06-6zslm-966.webp) Then the mains arrived in a generous spread — black garlic jeyuk stir-fry, bossam, and doenjang jjigae. Shall we start with the jeyuk? ![Plate of black garlic jeyuk stir-fry with seasoning soaked in](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley-07-r5jjt-966.webp) No gamey smell from the meat at all, and the seasoning soaked in well, making it great to eat with rice. ![Picking up a piece of jeyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley-08-1ck0k-966.webp) Now let's build the bibimbap. Piling the namul evenly and adding several pieces of jeyuk already made it look great! ![Bowl of barley bibimbap topped with namul and jeyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley-09-1h2z8-966.webp) The key move here is adding a generous spoonful of what seemed like house-made gochujang (chili paste) haha. ![A generous spoonful of gochujang added onto the bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley-10-h6p8c-966.webp) Finishing it off with a swirl of sesame oil brings out a really fragrant, nutty aroma. The gochujang wasn't overly sharp or spicy, so even young kids or older folks could eat it without worry, and the flavor was clean rather than heavy! ![Barley bibimbap mixed with a final drizzle of sesame oil](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley-11-lgbdv-966.webp) The crunchy texture of the namul paired so well with the barley rice that I kept reaching for more! ![A spoonful of barley bibimbap lifted up](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley-12-5ufq4-966.webp) ### Is the extra bossam worth adding? The bossam we added on came topped generously with black garlic sauce — the sauce was sweet with that distinct garlic flavor coming through, and it paired perfectly with the bossam! ![Extra order of bossam topped with black garlic sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley-13-qxfb2-966.webp) The doenjang jjigae served alongside had a deep, savory flavor too, good for sipping between bites, and stirring it into the bibimbap gave it yet another layer of flavor. ## Is Heukmaneul Boribap a good first meal in Danyang? Overall it felt mild and healthy, and I finished the meal in a genuinely good mood ❤ The Danyang Heukmaneul Boribap spread, made with wholesome ingredients and clearly put together with care, was more than enough to add to the joy of the trip! Thanks to the jeyuk and bossam — deep in flavor without being harsh — I felt like this is a place anyone, any age, could enjoy haha. If you're looking for a hearty yet easy-on-the-stomach barley rice set in Danyang, definitely stop by here when you visit Gugyeong Market~ ## Where it is - Heukmaneul Boribap (흑마늘 보리밥) - 7-1 Byeolgok9-gil, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - 충청북도 단양군 단양읍 별곡9길 7-1 - 36.9840696, 128.3701213 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%9D%91%EB%A7%88%EB%8A%98%20%EB%B3%B4%EB%A6%AC%EB%B0%A5/@36.9840696,128.3701213,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@bar-rail-seoul/danyang-black-garlic-barley-rice-ssambap-alley/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt