Luone City BBQ restaurant: marinated ribs after pork belly at Euljiro

With the temperature swings getting bigger lately, evenings have me craving that old-school, smoky charcoal grill kind of place. Wanting some proper direct-fire grilling, I went looking for a meat spot in the Luone City commercial district and ended up at Euljiro Yeontan Gui Luone City Branch.

The subtle smoky charcoal aroma had really soaked deep into the meat — the juiciness and flavor were pure art! Today I'll walk you through my full review of the pork belly and marinated pork ribs I tried, plus all the store details.

Where is Euljiro Yeontan Gui Luone City Branch, and what are the hours?

Euljiro Yeontan Gui Luone City Branch is a charcoal direct-fire Korean BBQ restaurant in the Luone City commercial district of Gajeong-dong, Incheon. It opens at 4pm and, Wednesday through Saturday, stays open until 5am the next day (last order 4am).

• Name: Euljiro Yeontan Gui Luone City Branch
• Hours Monday: 16:00 – 01:00 next day (last order 00:00)
• Hours Wednesday–Saturday: 16:00 – 05:00 next day (last order 04:00)
• Hours Sunday: 16:00 – 01:00 next day (last order 00:00)
• Notes: Parking available / follow on Naver for store updates and benefits

Since it stays open so late into the night, it's perfect not just for dinner but for a relaxed second or third round of drinks. For anyone near Luone City looking for a Korean BBQ place open late, this really feels like a lifesaver.

Menu and prices: pork belly 6,400 won, pork one-geun platter 38,000 won

At Euljiro Yeontan Gui Luone City Branch, pork belly is ₩6,400 and marinated pork ribs ₩7,400, so a single serving runs in the ₩6,000–7,000 range. The moment I stepped in, the irresistible smell of charcoal grilling hit me. Looking at the menu, there was a wide range of choices, from budget-friendly meat dishes to seafood side dishes.

What to order at Euljiro Yeontan Gui

• Pork belly (₩6,400): Crispy outside, juicy inside! A signature dish where the savory fat and chewy meat find perfect harmony over charcoal.
• Marinated pork ribs (₩7,400): A classic flavor everyone loves — the sweet-salty marinade soaks in so well that even the drips are said to be delicious. This popular dish can be ordered from 200g.
• Pork one-geun assortment (₩38,000): Pork belly, neck, jowl, skirt, back meat, and skin all in one — highly recommended for anyone who can't decide.
• Gochujang pork belly (₩6,400): A smoky, sweet-and-spicy marinade that's a top candidate for going straight over rice!
• Grilled scallops (₩12,900) / Charcoal-grilled half-dried squid (₩14,000): Fresh seafood grilled straight over the charcoal — a special treat.

What really caught my eye was the newly launched seasonal Luone City grilled prawn dish! The 'grilled jumbo prawns, salted' (500g ₩38,000 / 1kg ₩58,000) was up on the store's notice board, and I thought — next time, I definitely have to pair it with the meat.

Being able to enjoy fresh seasonal Luone City grilled prawns alongside the meat all in one place was genuinely appealing.

How is the charcoal pork belly? Crisp outside, juicy inside

We ordered Euljiro Yeontan Gui's signature dishes — pork belly and marinated pork ribs — to try. As soon as the pork belly arrived, it was gently laid on the charcoal-heated grill grate. With a sizzle, the charcoal aroma coated the surface of the belly, and the wait felt so long!

I tried a well-cooked piece of pork belly first, plain, with no dipping sauce. The outside was golden and crisp, while the inside held onto all its juices, so every bite released a savory flavor filling my mouth.

It clearly had that distinctive smoky charcoal aroma, a whole different league from regular gas or wood-charcoal grilling, so I kept reaching for more without ever getting tired of it.

Wrapped in fresh lettuce with garlic and scallion salad piled on top, it was an absolutely fantastic combination. The meat itself was so fresh and thick that the chewy texture really came through, living up to Gajeong-dong's reputation for great pork belly.

Round two: marinated pork ribs at 7,400 won, from 200g

The marinated pork ribs at Euljiro Yeontan Gui Luone City Branch are ₩7,400 and can be ordered in 200g increments, making it easy to add without any pressure. After the pork belly had greased up the grill nicely, we moved on to round two: the marinated ribs.

As the marinated pork ribs slowly grilled on the grate, the sweet and salty marinade smell got my appetite going all over again. Grilled gently over the charcoal's low flame, the marinade never burned and soaked all the way into the meat, keeping it moist.

Cut into bite-sized pieces, the meat was so tender it practically melted after just a few chews. It wasn't overly sweet — a classic, well-balanced sweet-and-salty flavor that anyone would like. Truly a rice thief and the perfect drinking snack that had us finishing a whole bowl of rice.

Is Euljiro Yeontan Gui Luone City Branch worth it?

• Taste: The rich, charcoal-smoked flavor of the pork belly paired wonderfully with the tender marinated pork ribs.
• Value: A single serving in the ₩6,000–7,000 range made it easy to try different cuts without worry.
• Atmosphere: A cozy setting great for conversation, with unique options like the seasonal Luone City grilled prawns and grilled scallops, making it ideal for group gatherings.

If you're looking for a Gajeong-dong pork belly spot that nails both great food and a warm atmosphere, I'd strongly recommend a visit to Euljiro Yeontan Gui Luone City Branch this weekend! I'm planning to go back myself soon for the grilled prawns!