Post-workout Korean BBQ in Gwangmyeong: aged pork neck, Snug Roastery

Snug Roastery: a 24-hour Korean BBQ near Cheolsan Station

When you finish a workout and need protein, meat is the first thing that comes to mind. This time I visited Snug Roastery (삼목집 철산본점), which is open 24 hours near Cheolsan Station.

I liked that the long opening hours mean you can go whenever you want, and the staff grill the aged meat for you, which made the meal even more relaxing.

Snug Roastery location, hours and parking

• Address: 16-10 Ori-ro 854beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi, 1st floor, Snug Roastery (삼목집 철산본점)
• 207 m from Exit 1 of Cheolsan Station, Line 7
• Hours: open 24 hours (closed Tuesday 2am–2pm)
• Parking: public parking lot
• Perks: Naver coupon, review service

What is the atmosphere like at Snug Roastery?

The restaurant is close to Cheolsan Station, so it's easy to reach, and the mood is relaxed enough for company dinners, family gatherings or a meal with friends. Customers kept coming in even on a weekday, so it felt like a place that already has plenty of regulars.

Above all, being open 24 hours is a big plus: you can get good meat even late at night. It works for a late-night snack or after a late finish at work, and having no time limits was really convenient.

Aged pork neck and pork belly, grilled over charcoal by staff

This time I ordered the aged pork neck and pork belly. The biggest strength of Snug Roastery is that the aged meat is grilled over charcoal. A staff member grilled it for us, so we got to eat it at the perfect moment, and with a faint charcoal aroma outside and juices locked in, it tasted even better.

The aged pork neck was the one I was happiest with: thick, yet really tender, with a nutty flavor that deepens the more you chew. The pork belly was light and clean rather than greasy, so I kept reaching for more, and the charcoal aroma brought out the natural taste of the meat.

Is the aged pork neck at Snug Roastery dry?

My personal favorite at Snug Roastery was the aged pork neck. There's a prejudice that pork neck can turn dry, but this one was really tender and juicy. Maybe because it's aged, the nutty flavor kept building as I chewed, and from the first bite I thought, "This place is a pork neck specialist!"

The pork belly also had a good ratio of fat to lean meat, with a rich flavor and the added charcoal aroma, and I was satisfied. But if I visit again, I'd order the pork neck again without a second thought.

Finishing with kimchi stew, steamed egg and kimchi fried rice

It felt a shame to stop at just meat, so I also ordered kimchi stew, steamed egg and kimchi fried rice at Snug Roastery.

The kimchi stew had a spicy, rich broth that went really well with the meat, and the steamed egg was fluffy and soft, great for calming the spice in between bites.

And of course the meal ends with kimchi fried rice. Having fried rice after the meat wrapped up a really filling meal.

Who is Snug Roastery in Cheolsan best for?

Snug Roastery isn't just about tasty meat; the staff grilling it for you made the meal even more satisfying. I'd especially recommend it to people who aren't great at grilling or just want a relaxed meal.

If you're looking for a 24-hour BBQ place at Cheolsan Station, I recommend Snug Roastery. You can drop in comfortably even late at night, and the aged pork neck was better than I expected. If you want good aged meat around Cheolsan Station, give it a visit, and please do try the pork neck. 😄