# Gwangju grill house with aged pork jowl and tofu stew: Gogup Yeonguso - By Chagok (https://superchart.com/en/@between-courses/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangju, Gyeonggi - Partially sponsored: This visit was made with some items provided and the rest paid for out of pocket. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@between-courses/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@between-courses/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/index.md) ## In short Gogup Yeonguso is a twice-aged meat restaurant next to Gyeongan Market in Gyeongan-dong, Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province. The water-aged and dry-aged pork jowl arrives pre-seared over open flame and smoked with oak, so it is easy to finish on the grill, and the side order of sundubu doenjang stew (soft tofu soybean paste stew) with bean sprouts tastes clean with a light kick of heat. Gogup Yeonguso is an easy stop after a round of golf and works just as well for family meals or team dinners. ## Good to know - **Address**: 7-7 Gyeongan-ro 41beon-gil, 1st floor, Gwangju, Gyeonggi - **Parking**: Spaces in front of the restaurant; Gyeongan Market public parking lot nearby - **Hours (Sat, Sun)**: 10:40 - 22:30 - **Hours (Mon-Fri)**: 11:40 - 22:30 - **Last order**: 21:25 - **What we ordered**: Aged pork jowl, sundubu doenjang stew (soft tofu soybean paste stew) - **Cuts on the menu**: Ogyeopsal (five-layer pork belly), pork jowl, beef short rib meat and more *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* I went to Gogup Yeonguso, a Korean BBQ restaurant in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province. ![Visiting Gogup Yeonguso, a Korean BBQ restaurant in Gyeongan-dong, Gwangju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-01-16x5a-1200.webp) ![Table setting with aged pork jowl at Gogup Yeonguso](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-02-n8g9o-900.webp) It's a place with an easy layout to stop by after a round of golf in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, and you can eat aged pork jowl there. The restaurant has some unique side dishes too, and the value for money is good. ## Where is Gogup Yeonguso, and where do you park? The navigation address is 경기 광주시 경안로41번길 7-7 1층, Gogup Yeonguso. ![Parking space in front of Gogup Yeonguso on Gyeongan-ro 41beon-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-03-41r5k-900.webp) There was space in front of the store, so I parked there. Since it connects right to Gyeongan Market, it's also close to the Gyeongan Market public parking lot. ### Gogup Yeonguso opening hours and last order - Sun 10:40 - 22:30 (last order 21:25) - Mon 11:40 - 22:30 (last order 21:25) - Tue 11:40 - 22:30 (last order 21:25) - Wed 11:40 - 22:30 (last order 21:25) - Thu 11:40 - 22:30 (last order 21:25) - Fri 11:40 - 22:30 (last order 21:25) - Sat 10:40 - 22:30 (last order 21:25) ![Exterior and entrance of Gogup Yeonguso](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-04-jh4wx-900.webp) ![Gogup Yeonguso signboard](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-05-xoz2b-900.webp) ![Full view of the Gogup Yeonguso storefront in Gyeongan-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-06-1cfoi-900.webp) ## How is the meat aged and served at Gogup Yeonguso? Gogup Yeonguso in Gwangju comes up when you search for Gwangju or Gyeongan-dong restaurants, since it's known for its aged meat — this place sells meat that's gone through a second round of aging. ![Sign explaining the second round of aging at Gogup Yeonguso](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-07-1d6s1-900.webp) ![Explanation of the water aging and dry aging process](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-08-1bq86-900.webp) According to the menu details, the meat goes through a first round of water aging, then a second round of dry aging, and when you order it, they give it a pre-charring and oak smoking before serving. It comes out in a state that's easy to grill, so it was great for grilling on a date, too. ![Meat aging inside the store's aging chamber](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-09-ab6kd-900.webp) The aging process is unique — you can actually see the meat aging inside the restaurant, which was fun to watch while waiting for the food. ![Aging pork on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-10-869fd-900.webp) ![Aged pork jowl at Gogup Yeonguso](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-11-1z0cl-900.webp) I ordered the aged pork jowl among the pork options. Since you can eat aged meat at such a reasonable price, it's a sensible choice for a Gwangju restaurant meal, family outing, or company dinner. ## Inside Gogup Yeonguso: the room and the menu ![Table seating inside Gogup Yeonguso](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-12-p9ba6-900.webp) ![Separated seating area in the back of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-13-15v42-m-900.webp) ![Cozy dining hall at Gogup Yeonguso](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-14-fszo4-900.webp) Gogup Yeonguso, an aged meat specialist in Gyeongan-dong, Gwangju that's even appeared on TV, was friendly, with a cozy atmosphere and fairly wide spacing between tables. The space in the back is well separated, making it comfortable for conversation. ![Gogup Yeonguso menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-15-1h3vl-900.webp) ![Menu listing pork belly, pork jowl, and beef short rib slices](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-16-zgkm8-900.webp) ![Gogup Yeonguso side dish menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-17-1nvth-900.webp) Looking at the menu, there's a variety of meat, from pork belly to pork jowl to beef short rib slices, so it was easy to pick. ## What the aged pork jowl tastes like after the flame sear and oak smoke > Gogup Yeonguso's aging process starts with water aging, then dry aging to concentrate the meat's flavor compounds — and it really has that chewy, springy texture. ![Pre-charred aged pork jowl served at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-18-43m2t-900.webp) ![Dome performance with oak smoke rising from the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-19-20fdf-900.webp) The meat comes out right after being pre-charred, and there's a fun little performance with smoke coming out of a dome-shaped cover. They said the smoke is oak smoking. Since the meat comes pre-charred, it's also easy to grill from there. They told us it's good to grill it until crispy, so we cooked it a bit more on the grill. ![Pork jowl and grilled vegetables cooking further on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-20-c1oeu-900.webp) The pre-charred meat just gets cooked a little more at the table to make it easier to eat, so it was good to eat right away too. Cooking the outside until golden while keeping the chewy texture inside gave the pork jowl a nice springy bite. There were several sauces prepared to go with the meat, and it came with grilled vegetables like mushrooms, onions, asparagus, and grilled eggplant. I also tried grilling the green onion kimchi and regular kimchi, and they went well with the aged meat. ![Grilled pork jowl with green onion kimchi and sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-21-1tai1-900.webp) ![Grilled mushrooms, onions, asparagus, and eggplant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-22-aroka-900.webp) ## The side order: sundubu doenjang stew with bean sprouts The soft tofu doenjang (fermented soybean paste) stew I ordered as a side is a different style from a typical BBQ restaurant's doenjang stew, made with bean sprouts and soft tofu. I ordered it because I needed some broth while eating meat, and it had a slightly spicy kick, which made it work well as a meal dish too. ![Soft tofu doenjang stew with bean sprouts and tofu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-23-19rm9-900.webp) ![A full spread with soft tofu doenjang stew broth and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl-24-1qc7s-900.webp) Maybe because of the bean sprouts, the broth felt even more refreshing, and the soft tofu gave it a smooth texture. Since you can go from grilling meat straight into a full meal, this is a place that works for both lunch and dinner. ## Where it is - Gogup Yeonguso (고굽연구소) - 경기 광주시 경안로41번길 7-7 1층, Gwangju, Gyeonggi, South Korea - 경기도 광주시 경안로41번길 7-7 1층 - 37.4092866, 127.2567853 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B3%A0%EA%B5%BD%EC%97%B0%EA%B5%AC%EC%86%8C/@37.4092866,127.2567853,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@between-courses/gogup-yeonguso-gwangju-aged-pork-jowl/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt