# Pork galbi restaurant in Gangneung for families with kids: Chodang Uga - By Yerin Pak (https://superchart.com/en/@gangneung-quiet-bowl/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangneung, Gangwon - Sponsored: This post was written following a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gangneung-quiet-bowl/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gangneung-quiet-bowl/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/index.md) ## In short Gangneung Hanwoo Chodang Uga is a hanwoo beef and pork galbi restaurant behind St. John's Hotel in Gangmun-dong, Gangneung. A family of four — two parents with a first and second child — ordered four servings of fruit-marinated pork galbi (22,000 won each) grilled over charcoal, and Chodang Uga had everything a family needs: a chodang sundubu (soft tofu) appetizer, a serving robot, baby chairs and a diaper-changing table. For a Gangneung trip with children who find raw fish too much, Chodang Uga is the answer. ## Good to know - **Address**: 298-4 Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon State - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:30 (last order 20:50) - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Closed**: Open year-round - **Signature dish**: Fruit-marinated pork galbi, 22,000 won - **Parking**: Large private lot for 30 cars - **Amenities**: Baby chairs, diaper-changing table, separate pet-friendly room - **Recommended for**: All ages, including infants and toddlers - **Worth pairing with**: St. John's Hotel, Gangmun Beach, Anmok Beach Coffee Street *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* A pork galbi restaurant near St. John's Hotel in Gangneung that's great to visit with kids. ![Visit to Chodang Uga in Gangmun-dong, Gangneung](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-01-92sbs-966.webp) ## Why we chose Chodang Uga over raw fish on a Gangneung trip with kids On this Gangneung trip, my husband and I brought our two kids along. Gangneung usually means raw fish, but that's a lot for little ones to handle. ![Restaurant scene during a Gangneung trip with kids](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-02-5fzgx-966.webp) ![Chodang Uga interior and family seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-03-w4xjd-966.webp) So we went looking for meat the kids would love — pork galbi (marinated grilled short ribs), specifically. ![Chodang Uga, chosen for its kid-friendly pork galbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-04-do22b-966.webp) At first I hesitated a bit, thinking it might just be another tourist-trap BBQ place. But it's known as the go-to restaurant near St. John's Hotel, so we decided to trust it and go. ## One minute on foot from St. John's Hotel: parking and getting in ![Exterior of Chodang Uga behind St. John's Hotel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-05-i39vz-966.webp) ![View of Chodang Uga's private parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-06-ca0cc-966.webp) Chodang Uga is right behind St. John's Hotel, just a minute's walk. There's a private lot in front that fits about 30 cars, so parking was zero stress at all. Perfect for travelers without a car or families lugging a lot of gear. ## Four servings of fruit-marinated pork galbi: how did the kids react? ![Chodang Uga's hanwoo and pork galbi menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-07-1hubv-966.webp) We debated between hanwoo (Korean beef) and pork galbi, but ended up ordering a generous four servings of the fruit-marinated pork galbi, our kids' favorite. ![Table set with four servings of fruit-marinated pork galbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-08-c17ht-966.webp) It's domestic Doduram pork marinated in apple and other fruit seasoning, giving it a rich, savory depth. ![Fruit-marinated pork galbi grilling over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-09-tjzjb-1200.webp) It's not artificially salty at all, so the kids polished it off in no time. ![Empty pork galbi plate after the kids finished it](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-10-8bpyy-966.webp) My husband raved too, saying the charcoal aroma of the Gangneung pork galbi was amazing. ## Chodang sundubu appetizer, serving robot and baby chairs at Chodang Uga ![Chodang sundubu served as an appetizer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-11-cpxls-966.webp) The chodang sundubu (soft tofu) that comes as an appetizer at Chodang Uga was wonderfully nutty and got our appetite going. Both kids were thrilled watching the serving robot roam the dining hall. ![Serving robot moving through Chodang Uga's dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-12-1kal7-966.webp) Since it's a pet-friendly restaurant in Gangneung, I worried the meal might feel a bit chaotic, but the pet zone and regular seating were completely separated — we didn't even notice there were dogs around. ![Regular seating separated from the pet zone at Chodang Uga](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-13-1y086-966.webp) ![Seating area with a baby chair at Chodang Uga](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-14-cboh7-966.webp) ![Space with a diaper-changing table at Chodang Uga](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-15-4svtz-966.webp) With baby chairs and a diaper-changing table too, it was a really comfortable place for the whole family to hang out. ## Self-serve side bar and a walk on Gangmun Beach: final verdict ![Spacious, comfortable interior of Chodang Uga's dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-16-139u7-966.webp) Chodang Uga is spacious and comfortable, making it a perfect spot for a family meal out in Gangneung. ![Vegetable corner at Chodang Uga's self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-17-130lm-966.webp) ![Plate of vegetables from the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-18-1klz8-966.webp) At the tidy self-serve bar, we grabbed vegetables without feeling self-conscious, and true to being a favorite near Gangmun Beach, a post-meal stroll along the shore was the perfect finish. ![View of Gangmun Beach after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-19-kqb6q-966.webp) ![Walking path and sea view at Gangmun Beach](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-20-1djj1-966.webp) I'd recommend it to families with dogs and to travelers with kids alike. ![Information signage for Gangneung Hanwoo Chodang Uga](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs-21-1ob7c-966.webp) ## Gangneung Hanwoo Chodang Uga: address, hours and prices - Address: 298-4 Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea - Hours: Daily 11:00–21:30 (last order 20:50) - Break time: 15:00–17:00 - Closed: Open year-round - Price: Fruit-marinated pork galbi ₩22,000 - Recommended for: All ages, including infants and toddlers - Amenities: Private lot for 30 cars, baby chairs, separate pet-friendly room - Nearby: St. John's Hotel, Gangmun Beach, Anmok Beach Coffee Street ## Where it is - Gangneung Hanwoo Chodang Uga (강릉한우 초당우가) - 298-4 Haean-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 강릉시 해안로 298-4 초당우가 - 37.7915957, 128.9198579 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B0%95%EB%A6%89%ED%95%9C%EC%9A%B0%20%EC%B4%88%EB%8B%B9%EC%9A%B0%EA%B0%80/@37.7915957,128.9198579,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gangneung-quiet-bowl/gangneung-chodangwooga-family-pork-ribs/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt