Wonju makchang for first-timers with Sapporo cream beer: Yeon Makchang
In short
Yeon Makchang Dangye Branch is a par-grilled makchang (grilled beef intestine) restaurant in Dangye-dong, Wonju. A couple who had never taken to makchang ordered par-grilled makchang and par-grilled premium makchang at 14,000 won each, spicy clam wine stew at 6,000 won and Sapporo cream draft beer at 5,500 won, spending 68,500 won in total, and found the self-serve vegetable and side dish bar generous. Yeon Makchang Dangye Branch is especially worth a try for anyone who has put makchang off for fear of a gamey smell.
Good to know
- Par-grilled makchang (for 2)
- 14,000 won
- Par-grilled premium makchang
- 14,000 won
- Spicy clam wine stew
- 6,000 won
- Sapporo cream draft beer
- 5,500 won
- Beer
- 5,000 won (2 bottles)
- Soju
- 5,000 won
- Payment breakdown
- 68,500 won total — 50,000 won sponsored, 18,500 won paid by regular card
- Seating
- 11 tables, about 40 seats
- Parking
- 3 cars in front of the restaurant
- Local currency
- Wonju local currency not accepted
- Address
- 66 Cheonsa-ro, 1st floor, Wonju, Gangwon
- Price reference
- ₩14,000 ≈ $10.5 · ₩6,000 ≈ $4.4 · ₩5,500 ≈ $4 (2026-09-16)
as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026
Who is Yeon Makchang Dangye Branch right for?
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Anyone who's been putting off trying makchang because it's unfamiliar or they're worried about the smell — this Dangye-dong, Wonju favorite serves aged, par-grilled makchang that we'd strongly recommend.
Anyone who wants to build a full table with makchang and clam wine stew while enjoying unlimited vegetables and side dishes from the self-serve bar — this place is perfect.
Hello, we're the Chomp Chomp Doctor couple! We don't usually go for makchang, but we completely fell for this place. It's Yeon Makchang Dangye Branch, known as a Dangye-dong, Wonju favorite.
Menu and prices at Yeon Makchang Dangye Branch
We ordered par-grilled makchang (₩14,000, for 2), par-grilled premium makchang (₩14,000), spicy clam wine stew (₩6,000), Sapporo cream draft beer (₩5,500), beer (₩5,000, 2 bottles), and soju (₩5,000).
₩68,500 total — ₩50,000 sponsored / ₩18,500 paid by regular card
This restaurant does not accept Wonju local currency.
First impressions from two makchang beginners
Yeon Makchang is famous as a Dangye-dong, Wonju restaurant. With 3 parking spots right in front, getting there was easy.
The moment the par-grilled makchang hit the grill, it sizzled and sent up a smoky, savory aroma that got our expectations way up!
Atmosphere, interior and how many seats?
Seating: 11 tables, about 40 seats total. True to its reputation as a Dangye-dong, Wonju favorite, the place stayed steadily full.
Atmosphere: a neatly arranged pojangmacha (street-food tent style) vibe. The self-serve bar was impressively stocked with baek-kimchi (white kimchi), green onion kimchi, and various vegetables.
Main menu: focused on makchang specialties like par-grilled makchang, par-grilled premium makchang, and Korean-pork cold samgyeopsal.
Is Yeon Makchang good value for money?
Value: at ₩14,000 for 200g of makchang, the price is about average. But the generous self-serve bar boosted our overall satisfaction.
Satisfaction: I don't even like makchang that much, but I ate so happily here! We're definitely coming back to this Dangye-dong, Wonju favorite.
Tips and overall verdict
The self-serve bar has a wide variety of vegetables and side dishes. Being able to grab them freely made the table so much more abundant.
Par-grilled makchang vs par-grilled premium makchang: what's the difference?
The par-grilled makchang came out in a round shape. Its surface carried a briquette-grill aroma with a subtle smoky note, crisp on the outside and springy-chewy inside, building layers of savory flavor with every bite.
The par-grilled premium makchang came in a square shape, thicker than the regular one. Biting in, the chewy texture held its structure while the fat's richness melted through with each chew, leaving a clean, lingering aftertaste.
Spicy clam wine stew for 6,000 won
The spicy clam wine stew (ttaengcho baekhap suljjim) has a makgeolli-based broth loaded with baekhap clams.
The broth was sweet with deep clam umami, and adding cheongyang chili peppers brought a spicy kick — the pairing with makchang was incredible.
If you're craving par-grilled makchang as a Dangye-dong, Wonju favorite, we strongly recommend Yeon Makchang Dangye Branch!
The couple's final verdict on Yeon Makchang Dangye Branch
👨 Chomp Chomp Husband's final verdict
I don't usually eat makchang, but the premium makchang was genuinely delicious!! I think I'll come back next time I'm in Wonju!
👩 Chomp Chomp Wife's final verdict
The slush service was such a nice touch!!
Where it is
66 Cheonsa-ro, 1st floor, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea강원특별자치도 원주시 천사로 66 1층
