Ansan Korean BBQ: marinated pork ribs and ttukbaegi ramyeon, Yangsimso

On a cool autumn evening, we were trying to figure out where to take the family out to eat after a while, and ended up at a well-known Gojan-dong Korean BBQ restaurant. Maybe because it was the weekend, the place was packed with customers, and the lively atmosphere felt good the moment we walked in. It's honestly a solid pick even if you think of it as a Jungang Station Korean BBQ restaurant.

First impressions and the private rooms at Yangsimso Ansan Gojan Branch

Yangsimso Ansan Gojan Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant on Danggok-ro in Gojan-dong, Ansan, and on a weekend evening every table was full. There are also private room spaces, so it works for group customers and company dinners too.

The energetic atmosphere greeted us the moment we stepped inside. Every table was packed with people, so you could really feel how popular this place is.

There's also a room space, which looked great for group gatherings. It seemed perfect for a private meal or a company dinner spot. Overall the clean, pleasant atmosphere was really appealing.

How does the self-serve bar work at this Gojan-dong Korean BBQ?

Yangsimso Ansan Gojan Branch runs on a self-serve system, true to the sign that reads "Everything here is self-serve." The self-serve bar has fresh vegetables and a variety of side dishes ready to grab as much as you want.

We spotted the sign that said "Everything here is self-serve." With everything set up self-serve, it was easy and relaxed to use however we liked. There's a certain fun in helping yourself to as much as you want.

The self-serve bar especially stood out — fresh vegetables and various side dishes were laid out looking really appetizing. We got to help ourselves to as many of our favorite vegetables as we wanted, which was really satisfying.

Marinated pork ribs, ttukbaegi ramyeon and free doenjang jjigae

At Yangsimso Ansan Gojan Branch you can choose from a range of meats, from pork ribs to beef. Our family ordered the marinated pork ribs first and paired them with dolsot ramyeon.

At this well-known Gojan-dong Korean BBQ restaurant, we got to try many kinds of meat. From pork ribs to beef, there was fun in picking whatever suited our taste.

We ordered the marinated pork ribs first. The sweet and salty marinade had soaked into the meat so well it made our mouths water.

The review-event sausage — look at the size of that thing!

The dolsot ramyeon we ordered — we had a good memory of it from before, so we went for it again today.

The complimentary doenjang jjigae, whoa. Savory and slightly spicy broth — mixing it with rice made everything twice as filling.

How does the charcoal-grilled pork at Yangsimso taste?

The meat at Yangsimso Ansan Gojan Branch is grilled over charcoal. The moment the meat hit the charcoal grill, the sizzling sound and the savory smell stirred up our appetite.

Hot doenjang jjigae after the meat is always the right call. Loaded with plenty of meat too.

We cut the golden-brown grilled meat into bite-size pieces and dug in properly. The juicy meat melted in our mouths — it was truly the best.

It was delicious with pickled onions, and just as good wrapped in lettuce. A magic combination that made the meat's flavor even richer.

This well-known Gojan-dong Korean BBQ restaurant satisfied on every front — fresh meat, a generous self-serve bar, and a clean, comfortable space. Especially recommended for anyone who loves meat, definitely worth a visit.