# Icheon charcoal galbi restaurant with dessert terrace: Neul Gogi Jip - By Taerin (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-aisle-seat/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Icheon, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written as a paid visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-aisle-seat/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-aisle-seat/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@gyeonggi-aisle-seat/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@gyeonggi-aisle-seat/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@gyeonggi-aisle-seat/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@gyeonggi-aisle-seat/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@gyeonggi-aisle-seat/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@gyeonggi-aisle-seat/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@gyeonggi-aisle-seat/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@gyeonggi-aisle-seat/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/index.md) ## In short Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch is a charcoal galbi restaurant on Gyeongchung-daero in Icheon, Gyeonggi. Two servings of yeast-marinated pork ribs came with hwangmi pot rice and cold water naengmyeon, and after the meal Neul Gogi Jip serves free coffee and soft-serve ice cream on its outdoor glass-house terrace. With a large parking lot and private rooms, Neul Gogi Jip suits both a family meal and a group dinner. ## Good to know - **Address**: 2541 Gyeongchung-daero, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do (Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch) - **What we ordered**: Yeast-marinated pork ribs (2 servings), hwangmi pot rice, water naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) - **Menu lineup**: Fresh beef ribs, yeast-marinated beef ribs, yeast-marinated pork ribs, Korean beef yukhoe (raw beef), master-recipe soy-marinated crab - **Seating**: High-partition tables, private standalone rooms - **Parking**: Standalone building with a large parking lot - **Extras**: Self-serve lettuce and wrap-vegetable bar, pH 7.4 mildly alkaline water station, free coffee and soft-serve ice cream on the outdoor terrace after the meal *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* ![Charcoal pork rib spread at Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-01-16fvw-900.webp) I had a reason to be out in Icheon, so I went looking for a proper meat restaurant and ended up at Neul Gogi Jip Main Branch — Icheon's go-to charcoal galbi (grilled ribs) spot, winner of the National Assembly Speaker's Grand Prize and word-of-mouth famous for the cooking of Korean Culinary Master Kim Kyeong-rim! ## Parking and first impressions at Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch is a standalone meat restaurant building at 2541 Gyeongchung-daero with an enormous parking lot. The moment I pulled up, the huge, grand standalone building and the banner announcing the National Assembly Speaker's Grand Prize caught my eye right away, and the parking space was so generous that even new drivers could park without any stress! ![Standalone building exterior and banner at Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-02-1nizw-900.webp) Right inside the entrance, a blue official Korean Culinary Master certification plaque was gleaming proudly, which gave me real confidence in the food before I'd even tasted a bite! ![Blue Korean Culinary Master certification plaque at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-03-1o1qd-900.webp) ![Mildly alkaline water station inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-04-27u12-m-900.webp) ![Bottled water served at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-05-1mpw9-m-900.webp) One corner of the restaurant had a special pH 7.4 mildly alkaline water station and water purifier set up around the philosophy that 'water is food too,' and each table was given its own bottle of water — a thoughtful touch that made me feel taken care of, haha. ![High-ceilinged interior of Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-06-i1bkn-m-900.webp) ![Restaurant seating divided by partitions](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-07-2amo9-900.webp) ### Smoke-free dining room and private rooms at Neul Gogi Jip The interior at Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch has very high ceilings and a well-equipped ventilation system, so it stayed comfortable without the usual smoke or smell of a barbecue restaurant. Seats are divided by tall partitions, and there are fully private rooms too, which would make this a great spot for family gatherings or company dinners! ![Tablet menu screen at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-08-1ld2q-900.webp) ![Menu lineup showing yeast-marinated rib dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-09-1aq7j-900.webp) ## What we ordered: yeast-marinated pork ribs, hwangmi pot rice and water naengmyeon Browsing the tablet menu at our table, there was a solid lineup: raw beef ribs, yeast-marinated beef ribs, yeast-marinated pork ribs, Korean beef yukhoe (raw beef), and master-recipe soy crab! We started with a generous order of the signature yeast-marinated pork ribs for two, and paired it with freshly cooked hwangmi (golden rice) pot rice and cool water naengmyeon (cold noodles) for our meal. ![Basic side dish spread being laid out](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-10-o6flh-m-900.webp) ![Table filled with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-11-1ldn5-900.webp) Not long after ordering, the basic side dish spread started arriving, and it filled the table with dishes as neat and varied as you'd get at a fancy hanjeongsik (Korean set-meal) restaurant! ![Marinated crab packed with crab meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-12-7gnby-900.webp) ![Shiitake mushroom sweet-and-sour with sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-13-1366n-900.webp) ### Side dishes at Neul Gogi Jip: marinated crab and shiitake sweet-and-sour The spicy-sweet special sauce marinated crab was packed with plump crab meat under the shell, bursting with rich flavor with every bite! The shiitake mushroom sweet-and-sour, fried crisp and chewy and drizzled with sweet sauce, along with the tangy cold salad, japchae (glass noodles), and yeolmu kimchi (young radish kimchi), were all deeply flavored without being overly salty, haha. ![Self-serve lettuce bar in the middle of the hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-14-8azun-900.webp) ![Plate of wrapping greens from the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-15-c0s3h-900.webp) ### The self-serve lettuce and wrap-vegetable bar In the middle of the hall was a self-serve bar stocked with fresh wrapping greens — lettuce, perilla leaves, alba cabbage, chicory, soft steamed cabbage, sliced onion, and crunchy fresh kimchi — so many options I helped myself without feeling shy about it! Then out came the yeast-marinated pork ribs, neatly plated in a gorgeous golden brassware bowl! The meat was naturally aged with no artificial coloring, nice and thick, with even, tight scoring cuts, haha. ![Yeast-marinated pork ribs served in brassware](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-16-rkc6o-900.webp) ## How did the yeast-marinated pork ribs taste? The thick cuts of meat went onto a grill over strong charcoal, and a subtle charcoal aroma along with that savory rib smell drifted up — waiting for it was genuinely hard... ![Thick pork ribs on the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-17-1k7f8-900.webp) A staff member came over and carefully flipped the ribs so they wouldn't burn, then skillfully cut them into easy bite-sized pieces with scissors, which made the meal so relaxing! This would be great for a family visit, haha. ![Browned ribs cut into pieces by staff](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-18-k0dao-900.webp) I quickly grabbed a nicely browned piece of rib and popped it in my mouth — thanks to the careful yeast aging, the texture was unbelievably tender, and juicy, sweet meat juice burst out with every chew! It wasn't overly sweet or salty, showing off a rich, refined flavor that anyone would enjoy. Wrapping two pieces of the tender meat with fresh alba cabbage and lettuce, topped with garlic and ssamjang (dipping sauce), and taking a big bite — that was the perfect combination, haha. ![Two pieces of pork rib on a wrap of alba cabbage](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-19-p5iye-900.webp) ![Hwangmi pot rice with the wooden lid opened](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-20-9qac3-900.webp) ## Hwangmi pot rice and nurungji sungnyung (scorched-rice tea) Right as we were in the middle of enjoying the ribs, the hwangmi pot rice arrived piping hot with perfect timing! Lifting the wooden lid revealed glossy, golden rice packed full — just the smell of it was mouthwatering... ![Nurungji sungnyung made by pouring water into the pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-21-5ch7c-900.webp) Warm water was poured into the pot, and later, opening the lid gave us a savory nurungji sungnyung (scorched rice tea) that cleared the greasy taste from our mouths and left us feeling refreshed, haha. ## Wrapping the pork ribs in water naengmyeon noodles And the cool water naengmyeon topped with slushy ice, essential with barbecue, played the perfect role as a side dish! Served neatly in a brassware bowl, the noodles were topped generously with yellow egg strips, julienned cucumber, and pickled radish, looking refreshing from the very first glance, haha. After drizzling in a little vinegar and mustard, I took a cold sip of the broth first, and a deep, tangy, savory flavor spread through me, so refreshing! ![Water naengmyeon with slushy ice served in brassware](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-22-1fyvg-1200.webp) I picked up a generous bundle of the chewy, springy noodles with my chopsticks, wrapped a piece of charcoal-scented rib around them, and took a bite together — the cold and the warm, the tangy and the sweet, blended perfectly in my mouth, and I couldn't stop eating until the very last bite. ![Charcoal rib wrapped around naengmyeon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-23-my3xz-m-900.webp) ![Glass greenhouse-style outdoor dessert terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace-24-1am15-900.webp) ## Free coffee and soft-serve on the glass terrace after the meal Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch has a separate outdoor terrace dessert café space that you can use after paying, with free brewed coffee and soft-serve ice cream. After a satisfyingly full meal, we paid and stepped outside to find a space set up like a clear glass greenhouse, wonderfully pleasant! We took a seat at a lovely table surrounded by pretty green plants and lighting, and comfortably enjoyed cool brewed coffee along with sweet soft-serve ice cream! ## Is Neul Gogi Jip worth it for a family meal or group dinner in Icheon? From the high-quality main pork ribs to the refined Korean side dishes, the savory pot rice, the cool naengmyeon, and the perfect free dessert lounge afterward — every part of the meal was hugely satisfying, a truly excellent restaurant! If you're near Icheon looking for a classy spot to take your parents for a family meal, or a clean venue for a group dinner, be sure to stop by Neul Gogi Jip Main Branch! The staff were genuinely kind and the food quality was so good that I know I'll be back the next time I'm craving galbi! ## Where it is - Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch (늘고기집 이천본점) - 2541 Gyeongchung-daero, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 이천시 경충대로 2541 - 37.273634, 127.4506 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8A%98%EA%B3%A0%EA%B8%B0%EC%A7%91%20%EC%9D%B4%EC%B2%9C%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.273634,127.4506,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-aisle-seat/neulgogi-icheon-nuruk-pork-ribs-terrace/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt