Cheonan BBQ: spicy sauce, minari & potato wraps, Cham Dwaejitgan

I was craving golden, nutty pork belly, so I went to Cham Dwaejitgan Cheonan Dujeong Branch (참돼짓간 천안두정점), a Dujeong-dong BBQ spot everyone's talking about. It's open until the early hours, so you can take your time, and I was totally happy with the grilling service, where a skilled pro cooks everything for you from start to finish 👍 Here's my honest visit report on this Cheonan pork belly place!

Cham Dwaejitgan Cheonan Dujeong Branch: hours and parking

Cham Dwaejitgan Cheonan Dujeong Branch is open every day from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. the next day. It's right in the center of the Dujeong-dong food alley, so it's really easy to find.

There's room for about 2 cars in front, but it's tight, so we parked at a public lot nearby and walked. Dujeong Public Parking Lot No. 1 is an 8-minute walk away. Since it's open until 4 a.m., it's perfect for a late dinner after work or a second round with friends!

Cham Dwaejitgan Dujeong exterior and interior

The stylish, clean signboard caught my eye right from the outside.

Inside, there was none of that greasy feel you often get at BBQ places. It was fresh and well kept. The tables are spaced generously too, so it's comfortable for a family meal or a relaxed chat with friends.

The self-serve bar in one corner has a variety of wrap vegetables as well as utensils, so it's easy to help yourself.

There are plenty of phone chargers, too.

There's also a thoughtful free corner you can use before or after your meal! Yogurt and candy to freshen your mouth, plus dental floss, toothpicks, mouthwash and even deodorizer. A Cheonan pork belly favorite really is a cut above~

What pork does Cham Dwaejitgan serve?

I heard Cham Dwaejitgan only uses clean domestic hando pork: Jirisan black pork and grade 1 Boseong green pork.

The menu starts with black pork skin-on belly and black pork neck, then goes on to various Boseong green pork cuts. There's also a solid lineup of stews and naengmyeon (cold noodles) as sides. After debating which cut to get, I ordered the Boseong green pork belly and neck, grade 1!

Cham Dwaejitgan side dishes: raw potato slices stand out

The basic setting comes neatly laid out with shredded scallion salad, sauces and wrap vegetables that go perfectly with meat. What caught my eye most was the thinly sliced raw potato. I couldn't wait to see what combo it would be :)

The Boseong green pork belly and neck I ordered arrived, and maybe because this is a top Dujeong-dong pork belly spot, the thickness and the rosy color of the meat were clearly a step above.

Does Cham Dwaejitgan grill the meat for you?

Yes, and it's Cham Dwaejitgan's biggest strength: a full grilling service by a skilled pro! After checking the grill temperature, the staff carefully grill all the meat from start to finish. When you visit with a group, you don't have to worry about the meat at all and can just wait comfortably. Really satisfying.

The thick cuts turning golden were mouthwatering just to look at. Crisp outside, full of juice inside, they move the meat to the lower grill at just the right moment. Can you see that nutty shine even from here?

The go-to pork belly combo: spicy sauce, stone minari and potato wraps

Cham Dwaejitgan Dujeong Branch has its own recommended pork belly golden rule combo. Eating it by the book is always the tastiest, right? 👍

First you start off with a fiery kick from the spicy sauce, then add fragrant wild minari (water dropwort). The sweet, nutty flavor of lightly grilled minari goes so well with the golden pork belly!

How to eat Cham Dwaejitgan's potato wraps

The potato wrap at this Dujeong-dong BBQ spot in Cheonan is a recommendation 👍 Put juicy pork belly on a thin potato slice, add garlic stems and mushroom wasabi, and eat it in one bite. The nutty, mild potato mixes with the rich pork juices and the savory flavor explodes ×100.

There's a lot to eat with the meat, like minari, bean sprouts and grilled kimchi, so making wraps in different combinations is a lot of fun.

Finishing with fried rice at Cham Dwaejitgan

You all know a meat feast ends with fried rice, right? Cham Dwaejitgan's fried rice is spicy and full of savory depth. I was definitely full, yet at some point I realized I was scraping the grill clean.

No wonder Cham Dwaejitgan Dujeong Branch has such a reputation~ It's a Dujeong-dong BBQ place in Cheonan that's perfect for a family meal or a group dinner.

Who is Cham Dwaejitgan Cheonan Dujeong Branch for?

If you want to enjoy good pork at a Dujeong-dong BBQ place without lifting a finger from start to finish, I strongly recommend Cham Dwaejitgan Cheonan Dujeong Branch. If you're looking for a great pork belly place in Cheonan, how about a bite of pork belly with a potato wrap at Cham Dwaejitgan tonight?