Gunsan Korean BBQ with staff grilling: Jongchagyeok

My family and I came out for samgyeopsal (pork belly) at lunch. While looking for a meat restaurant in Gunsan, I found Jongchagyeok (종착역).

Jongchagyeok Gunsan location and parking

When I went to Yangchon 1-gil, there was Jongchagyeok. It was near The Sharp Ocean City apartments. I walked toward the GS25 convenience store, and it came into view after about 200 m. It was near Building 301 of e-Pyeonhansesang Phase 2. It came right up when I entered it into navigation.

Once I arrived, I looked for a parking spot. There was parking right in front of the restaurant. It was free. We parked comfortably and went inside.

A Korean barbecue restaurant with a train-station theme

I was surprised as soon as I walked in. The train-station atmosphere was brought to life so well. The interior was truly unique.

It felt fresh to have a meat restaurant themed around a train station. It was completely different from an ordinary Korean barbecue place. My family found the atmosphere fascinating too.

The tables were spacious and comfortable to sit at. The feeling of eating meat in a train station was really fun.

Side dishes at the self-serve bar

I went to the self-serve corner by the table and brought back some side dishes. There was a good variety ready to choose from.

They went really well with the meat.

It was convenient to help ourselves to whatever we needed, so we had a relaxed meal.

The menu and three-person marbled samgyeopsal

We ordered the marbled samgyeopsal as a three-person set. The meat came pre-grilled.

It had already been cooked partway, which was so convenient.

The staff simply put it on the grill and finished cooking it. When I picked up a piece, I could see it had a lot of marbling. It was full of juices.

It was tender with the first bite, so my child found it easy to chew too. It was really delicious wrapped in ssam vegetables. The meat's aroma came through, and it was richly juicy. It felt like we were eating truly good-quality meat.

How was the staff grilling service?

This was what I liked most when we first came in. The staff cooked and served each piece of meat well. We only had to eat comfortably. We did not even have to worry about when to flip it. They cooked it at exactly the right time. It was so nice that we could take care of other things while eating. This service made the meal much more relaxing.

Side dishes named after train stations

I was surprised while looking over the menu. The menu items had train-station names attached to them.

There were Mapo Station pork skin, Haenam Station noodles in young-radish kimchi broth, Italy Station steamed cheese egg, and Chuncheon Station spicy buckwheat noodles—foods with distinctive regional touches.

I thought this concept was really creative. Rather than simply selling meat, it let us enjoy the train-station atmosphere and feel as if we were traveling.

Lunch visit hours

When I went on Friday at lunchtime, I was told they open from 11:00 a.m. On weekdays, they start at 3:30 p.m. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, they are open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Last orders were said to be between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. If you want to go for lunch, aim for Friday through Sunday. My family was able to enjoy lunch comfortably.

What stood out about this Jochon-dong meat restaurant

People often look for good places to eat in Jochon-dong, Gunsan, and Jongchagyeok was truly special. The train-station atmosphere was unique, the staff grilling service was convenient, and the meat was good quality. The prices were reasonable too.

What makes Jongchagyeok special

What I think is unique to Jongchagyeok is how consistently it carries through the train-station concept. The menu, interior, and atmosphere were all matched to the train-station theme.

Together with the staff grilling service, it was a very memorable dining experience. It tasted like somewhere I would want to visit again.

Jongchagyeok Gunsan FAQ

Does the meat come pre-grilled?

Yes. The meat is cooked in advance, so the staff only need to finish grilling it. It was very convenient.

Do I have to order only marbled samgyeopsal?

No. When I visited, there were various cuts available. They had thick-cut salt-grilled pork, jeonggabrisa l, whole pork jowl, and beef rib meat too. Just choose what suits your taste.

Can I go at lunchtime?

They open from 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, so lunch visits are possible. On weekdays they open from 3:30 p.m., so check before you go.

Is parking really free?

Yes, it is free. There were parking spaces in front of the restaurant too. You can visit without worrying about parking.

Are the other menu items good too?

The meat was good, but the side dishes were good too. The noodles in young-radish kimchi broth were tasty, and the spicy buckwheat noodles were refreshing. The train-station-named menu items were creative.