Charcoal galbi restaurant by Uijeongbu Station with parking: Manpo

Is parking easy at Manpo Galbi Uijeongbu Main Branch?

Manpo Galbi Uijeongbu Main Branch (만포갈비 의정부본점) has its own parking spaces beside the main building. On weekends I tend to go hunting for good restaurants with my family, and this time we finally visited Manpo Galbi, which I'd heard great things about for a long time.

It's already famous in Uijeongbu as a place for authentic handmade marinated galbi (seasoned grilled ribs), and after going myself I understand why so many people recommend it. I think it would also please anyone looking for a spot for a family meal, a company dinner or a get-together, so I'll go through it in detail.

We usually drive on weekends, so being able to come without worrying about parking was really nice with the family.

What are the interior and seating like at Manpo Galbi?

The restaurant is spacious and the tables are spaced generously, so it never felt stuffy. We had booked ahead, and our table was neatly set when we arrived.

It was comfortable for a family meal, and I thought it would work just as well for a big company dinner or group gathering.

When is Manpo Galbi's weekday lunch special?

Manpo Galbi Uijeongbu Main Branch also runs a lunch special on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a galbi pot rice set (solbap), galbitang (beef short rib soup) and more. The prices seemed reasonable, so it looked like a good lunch option for office workers nearby.

That's probably why I figured it's popular with people looking for lunch around Uijeongbu City Hall or the Uijeongbu new town area.

Does yukhoe really come with the basic side dishes?

The basic spread at Manpo Galbi Uijeongbu Main Branch came neatly laid out and full: yukhoe (seasoned raw beef), japchae (glass noodle stir-fry), fried mushrooms, salad, seasoned radish, gungchae namul (stem lettuce side) and fresh lettuce wraps. I was honestly amazed when the basic spread arrived.

The biggest surprise was that yukhoe is served as a basic side dish. You normally have to order it separately, so getting it by default made me even happier.

You could feel the care in every side dish, and they tasted good, so the meal was already fun before the galbi even arrived.

How did 4 servings of Manpo Galbi's handmade marinated galbi taste?

Manpo Galbi's signature dishes are handmade LA galbi and handmade marinated galbi. We ordered the signature handmade marinated galbi for 4 people, plus steamed rice.

Manpo Galbi's Uijeongbu pork galbi uses 100% rib meat only and is aged in the restaurant's own handmade marinade, which is said to bring out the natural flavor of the ribs. The seasoning wasn't too strong and soaked in subtly, so I could really taste the meat.

Is the charcoal fire hard to grill on?

The charcoal at Manpo Galbi Uijeongbu Main Branch wasn't too fierce, so the galbi didn't burn easily, and even a beginner could grill comfortably. Galbi really is best over charcoal, isn't it?!

When I took a bite of the golden-brown galbi, the sweet and salty marinade had soaked right into the meat, and the tender texture made it really delicious.

It was great wrapped in lettuce and also went well with the pickled onions. Add naengmyeon (cold noodles) on the side and I instantly understood why it's so famous in Uijeongbu.

Is naengmyeon really free with a galbi order?

At Manpo Galbi Uijeongbu Main Branch, ordering galbi gets you one free bowl of naengmyeon per person. It was one of the services I liked most.

You can choose between mul naengmyeon (cold broth noodles) and bibim naengmyeon (spicy mixed noodles), and the portion was more generous than I expected. A bite of galbi followed by cold mul naengmyeon, or with tangy-sweet bibim naengmyeon, was a truly perfect combination.

Who is Manpo Galbi Uijeongbu Main Branch right for?

I was very satisfied with Manpo Galbi Uijeongbu Main Branch, from the yukhoe served as a basic side to the naengmyeon service with a galbi order. The authentic handmade marinated galbi, made with 100% rib meat, was even better grilled over charcoal. If you're looking for a place for a family meal, company dinner, date or get-together with friends, give Manpo Galbi Uijeongbu Main Branch a try.