Cheonan briquette BBQ after a health checkup: pork belly at Euljiro

Today I went to Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch (을지로연탄구이 천안불당점), a great pork belly dinner spot in Buldang-dong.

Why I picked Euljiro Yeontan Gui for a Buldang-dong pork belly dinner after my health checkup

On the evening of my health checkup, I booked Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, through Naver and went for pork belly with my daughter. The short version: we ate delicious meat until we were stuffed, with my daughter.

On the way home from the checkup, maybe because I'd held out since morning, I wanted meat so badly, haha. I ended up booking on Naver right on the way home!! The checkup is done, so now I get to refill properly with good meat^^ Tonight's menu: pork belly! That's how I ended up here while searching for a Buldang-dong pork belly dinner.

Perks to grab before visiting Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch

If you follow the restaurant on Naver, you get free pork rind, and a review event gives you free doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) or pork rind, so check before you go! You've got to grab perks like this before going out for meat.

Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch: location, hours and parking

• Address: 24 Buldang 33-gil, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan, Chungnam, South Korea (Lee&City, 1st floor, Unit 111)
• Hours: Monday–Friday 17:00–02:00 / Saturday–Sunday 16:00–02:00
• Parking: Lee&City building parking lot

Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch is a Buldang-dong meat place that really nails the Euljiro vibe! I first planned to go with my husband, but then I remembered it was my date day with my youngest. So I decided to go with my eldest instead ♡ Off to Euljiro Yeontan Gui we go~~ I was already excited just thinking about the meat.

We parked in the Lee&City building parking lot. Park in the building and head straight up, so it was convenient.

Waiting and the retro atmosphere at Euljiro Yeontan Gui

The sign alone gave off strong retro vibes. It keeps an old-days mood with a modern touch, so it wasn't hard to spot even from far away. And, as a proper Buldang-dong hotspot, they even have chairs for waiting!!!!!!

When we got there the place was already full, so we waited about 5 minutes! The outside area is wide open, like a night market, so even waiting felt good ♡ When you look for a Buldang-dong meat restaurant, atmosphere matters too, and this place had its own charm even before we went in.

Nostalgic music and a cozy old-school mood

Once inside Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch, the nostalgic music we used to listen to greeted us~~ Hey, eldest, do you even know this vibe? haha Hearing familiar songs just puts you in a good mood, you know ♡

The interior was spacious and pleasant, and the round tables made it comfortable to grill meat. I liked that it keeps the retro old-school feel without feeling stuffy, and it looked good for get-togethers with friends, family meals or company dinners too.

In a place like this, a glass of soju with the meat would be perfect, but I don't drink, hahaha. So I had a glass of my beloved cider, ahh ♡ As always, my daughter and I focus on the meat! haha If you want atmosphere and comfort for a Buldang-dong pork belly dinner, keep Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch on your radar!!!

How much is pork belly at Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch? ₩5,900 per 100g

Pork at Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch is ₩5,900 per 100g, and the first order has to be at least 300g. We started with 4 servings of pork belly.

What???? ₩5,900 per 100g? Okay, time to pick the menu for real! I wanted pork belly, and pork neck, and pork jowl too. I wanted to try every cut of pork, so I even considered ordering a whole geun (about 600g) of pork.

But then my eyes lit up looking at the menu. Pork for ₩5,900 per 100g! Wait, boss, is this price right? Considering dining-out prices these days, it's a very welcome price. I liked that you can enjoy meat without worry. Extra orders for us, definitely? hahaha

Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch has not just pork belly but pork neck, pork jowl and other pork dishes, plus grilled seafood like scallops, king scallops and abalone, so you can choose to your taste. A welcome lineup for people who feel meat alone isn't enough! So for anyone hunting for a Buldang-dong meat restaurant, browsing the menu is part of the fun^^

Pork belly grilled over briquettes: how did it taste?

At Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch, as soon as we finished ordering, a friendly staff member brought over the briquette fire.

Meat grilled over briquettes is a different thing altogether! The gentle smoky aroma soaks into the meat and a savory smell rises up, stirring up my appetite before we even started grilling.

Soon the pork belly we'd been waiting for arrived!! The pork belly at Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch was thick and fresh-looking, sprinkled with coarse salt, and looked delicious from the very first glance.

When I put the meat on the briquette fire, the sizzling sound made my appetite explode. Cook faster, cook faster....

As the meat cooked, the surface turned golden and the edges took on an appetizing brown. Savory pork smell plus a faint briquette smoke: a smell you can't just walk past!

I took a bite and the outside was golden and savory while the inside was juicy, and the more I chewed, the more that pork flavor spread through my mouth. The briquette smoke didn't overpower the meat but brought out its richness even more. The savory fat of the pork belly blended with a subtle smoky flavor, and my hand just kept go-

Ah, so this is why people eat briquette-grilled meat! My daughter took a bite and got excited, saying it was so good. When you eat something delicious with your kid, Mom gets happy too ♡

Properly eating the pork belly I'd been craving after the health checkup felt like it melted away the whole day's fatigue. As expected, for a Buldang-dong pork belly dinner, meat is the best!

Side dishes and the self-serve bar at Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch

Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch served neat side dishes along with the meat, and the self-serve bar has a variety of sides, so you can fetch more whenever you run short! While eating meat, the sides you want change with your taste, and being able to bring just what you need was convenient.

I'd eat some pork belly, add a side dish, then take another hot piece of meat, and my chopsticks never got a rest. The meat price isn't a burden and you can use the sides freely, so I was satisfied. Recommended, recommended for anyone who weighs price and convenience when choosing a Buldang-dong meat restaurant!!!

Seafood ramyeon to finish after the pork belly

After 4 servings of pork belly at Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch, we added seafood ramyeon with king shrimp, king scallops and squid to finish.

Did we order the seafood ramyeon, haha, or didn't we? Here's the thing: while enjoying the pork belly, there was one item on the menu that kept catching my eye.

Yes, the seafood ramyeon! Even though we were full of pork belly, I wondered how good it would be with ramyeon in a spicy, refreshing broth. Should we, shouldn't we, should we, shouldn't we. My daughter and I debated for ages. Finishing a meat meal with ramyeon is practically a golden rule, isn't it?

So did we order the seafood ramyeon? hahaha We just couldn't resist that thing packed with king shrimp... king scallops... and squid, haha. It was a fun evening that left me curious about the next menu item too.

Who Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch is recommended for

Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch left an impression with the flavor of pork belly grilled over briquettes, the retro atmosphere and the good prices. Being able to enjoy both meat and seafood was also appealing.

If you're looking for a place for a family meal, or want to eat meat casually with friends and are stuck on a Buldang-dong pork belly dinner, it's worth a look. At Euljiro Yeontan Gui Cheonan Buldang Branch, we had another great meal today!