# Charcoal ribs 250g, 13,500 won in Hyangnam: Geochang Sutbul Jjokgalbi - By Udam (https://superchart.com/en/@doorway-lunch-seoul/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Hwaseong, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@doorway-lunch-seoul/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@doorway-lunch-seoul/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/index.md) ## In short Geochang Sutbul Jjokgalbi is a charcoal-grilled pork rib (jjokgalbi) restaurant in the Hyangnam 2 District of Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. The salt, marinated and spicy ribs are 13,500 won for 250g each, pre-seared in the kitchen and then finished over charcoal at the table, with rice balls and a free cauldron of seafood sujebi (hand-torn noodle soup) on the side. Waiting number 17 meant about an hour in line, so a Catchtable booking is essential, but 2 hours of free parking and the low prices make Geochang Sutbul Jjokgalbi worth a second visit. ## Good to know - **Address**: 326 Sangsinha-gil, Hyangnam-eup, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do (Units 114, 115) - **Hours**: 16:30 - 23:50 - **Parking**: 2 hours free at the public lot right in front - **Price**: Jjokgalbi (pork ribs) 250g, 13,500 won - **What we ordered**: Salt, marinated and spicy, 250g each - **Complimentary**: Cauldron seafood sujebi (hand-torn noodle soup), free - **Seating**: About 10 tables, mostly four-seaters - **Wait**: Waiting number 17, about 1 hour; Catchtable booking recommended *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* Today I discovered a great spot in Hyangnam 2 District and rushed straight over. It's right in the district, parking is free for 2 hours, and there's a public parking lot right in front, so it was super convenient to get to. - 📍 326 Sangsinha-gil, Hyangnam-eup, Manse-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (Unit 114) - ⏰ 16:30 - 23:50 - 🅿️ Parking available (2 hours free) ## Geochang Sutbul Jjokgalbi in Hyangnam: how long is the wait? ![Exterior view of Geochang Sutbul Jjokgalbi in Hyangnam 2 District](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-01-1fcdl-900.webp) ![Entrance to the Hyangnam branch of Geochang Sutbul Jjokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-02-1kl2r-900.webp) I was looking for somewhere to have dinner in Hyangnam and ended up at this charcoal jjokgalbi (short rib) spot, Geochang Sutbul Jjokgalbi. Basically, the wait here is no joke — I was number 17 and waited about an hour. I strongly recommend everyone book ahead on Catchtable. During peak dinner hours, you absolutely need a Catchtable reservation. ## What we ordered: salt, marinated and spicy ribs, 250g each I ordered salt, marinated, and spicy flavors, 250g each. Personally I thought the salt was the tastiest. Turns out the original really is the best, haha. ![Table setup with salt, marinated and spicy jjokgalbi, 250g each](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-03-avysg-900.webp) ![Plate of pre-seared charcoal jjokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-04-oei0h-900.webp) 250g for 13,500 won is really good value, and the portion is surprisingly generous, so it was great for two people to share. And the whole grill-it-yourself-over-charcoal vibe was so nice. Putting on gloves and grilling over the fire kind of felt like camping? You know that feeling, right? This would be totally worth visiting even paying with your own money. The meat comes pre-seared, so it cooks faster and you can start eating right away — love that. ![Jjokgalbi grilling over the charcoal fire](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-05-1lf7g-1200.webp) ![Grilling jjokgalbi over charcoal with gloves on](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-06-8z3up-900.webp) ![Marinated jjokgalbi placed on the charcoal brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-07-wdy8b-900.webp) ![Fully grilled jjokgalbi with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-08-1x69s-900.webp) That romance of eating with gloves on, haha... The owner was also really kind — whenever a side dish ran low on our table, they refilled it right away (genuinely so thoughtful). ![쪽갈비와 함께 주문한 주먹밥](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-09-d7yso-900.webp) ### Rice balls and the free cauldron seafood sujebi Haha, it just wouldn't feel complete without the rice balls, right? The rice balls were really light and went great with the jjokgalbi. But the real star... no wait, how is this free? Drumroll please... sujebi (hand-torn noodle soup)... cauldron seafood sujebi... ![Cauldron seafood sujebi packed with seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-10-1cpse-900.webp) ![Spicy broth of the cauldron seafood sujebi](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-11-1l82c-900.webp) It's packed with seafood, and honestly there's no better drinking snack than this. It's spicy and clean-tasting, so you just keep eating, haha. If you're looking for a great-value spot in Hyangnam, I highly recommend this place. There really aren't many good rib restaurants in Hyangnam 2 District, so finding such a unique jjokgalbi spot was so satisfying, haha. ## Inside Geochang Sutbul Jjokgalbi: seating and layout There seem to be about 10 tables, mostly 4-seaters. Turnover is decent, and honestly the vibe is just so good that it's the kind of place worth waiting for. I haven't seen many places in Hyangnam with this kind of wait — now I've got another one to add to the list! ![Interior of Geochang Sutbul Jjokgalbi with mostly 4-seat tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-12-89fjt-900.webp) ![Interior with generously spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-13-123y3-900.webp) The tables are spaced pretty well and fairly wide apart, so it's great for a family dinner out, and with that camping vibe it's a great date spot too. On a chilly day like this, charcoal vibes plus sujebi... it's just perfect, so if you're looking for a good Korean restaurant in Hyangnam, head straight to Geochang Sutbul Jjokgalbi. ![Table signage at Geochang Sutbul Jjokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-14-jgpc5-900.webp) ![Signage with a staff-call notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-15-4m9y5-900.webp) ![Notice on the restaurant's interior wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-16-hv085-900.webp) ![Notice explaining the pre-searing of the jjokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-17-1fdga-900.webp) The font on the signs is so cute... and if you don't want to get up, just call the staff, haha, genuinely funny. When you order meat it comes pre-seared and takes about 10 minutes, so it's really easy to eat once it arrives — totally satisfied! ## Is Geochang Sutbul Jjokgalbi worth it? Final verdict If you're looking for a good rib restaurant in Hyangnam 2 District, you'll be very satisfied here. Book ahead with Catchtable and you can walk right in when you arrive — make sure to note that down. This was such a charming, great-value spot in Hyangnam. The owner and staff were all so kind, the jjokgalbi was delicious, and the value for money really adds a lot to the experience! The sujebi is genuinely amazing, so make sure to have some! ![Final shot of charcoal-grilled jjokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-18-q0ows-900.webp) ![Last photo from the Hyangnam branch of Geochang Sutbul Jjokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner-19-rtb2u-900.webp) ## Where it is - Geochang Sutbul Jjokgalbi (거창숯불쪽갈비) - 326 Sangsinha-gil, Hyangnam-eup, Manse-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (Units 114, 115) - 경기도 화성시 만세구 향남읍 상신하길로 326 114, 115호 - 37.1170122, 126.9113186 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B1%B0%EC%B0%BD%EC%88%AF%EB%B6%88%EC%AA%BD%EA%B0%88%EB%B9%84/@37.1170122,126.9113186,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@doorway-lunch-seoul/geochang-charcoal-ribs-hyangnam-value-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt