Dongtan charcoal BBQ with dessert cold noodles: Grill the Terrace

Today I'm introducing a charcoal BBQ restaurant with excellent accessibility, located on the first floor of the Megabox building at Dongtan North Plaza — Grill the Terrace Dongtan Main Branch.

I got off the elevator not knowing exactly where it was, but the strong smell of charcoal-grilled ribs made it easy to find! Let's get into the review!

Where is Grill the Terrace Dongtan Main Branch, and what are its hours?

• Address: 11 Dongtanjiseong-ro, 1F 108, 109, 110, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• Hours: Daily 11:30–23:00 (last order 22:00)
• Notes: Parking available in the Megabox building, separate men's/women's restrooms, group visits and reservations available

Grill the Terrace menu and prices

The Uiseong garlic combo 600g (beef short rib + pork belly) at Grill the Terrace Dongtan Main Branch is ₩47,000. Doenjang jjigae is ₩6,000, and the dessert bibim-naengmyeon is ₩4,000.

• Uiseong garlic combo 600g (beef short rib + pork belly): ₩47,000
• Doenjang jjigae: ₩6,000
• Dessert bibim-naengmyeon: ₩4,000

Inside Grill the Terrace: dining room and self-serve bar

The clean, wood-toned interior and the neatly kept self-serve bar catch your eye right away. There's lettuce and perilla leaves at the bar that aren't included in the basic side dishes, so if you love wraps, be sure to grab some!!

Uiseong garlic combo 600g: beef short rib and pork belly on white charcoal

The value-for-money menu I ordered!! The Uiseong garlic combo comes out with coarsely chopped Uiseong garlic marinade evenly spread over vivid red raw meat. The meat quality looked good, with a nice sheen, and the garlic marinade seemed just right!!

The white charcoal glowing softly filled the center of the table with quite strong heat!!

The soft marbling of the beef short rib and the well-balanced fat layer of the pork belly blend with the charcoal aroma to boast top-tier juiciness and flavor.

The pork belly had its own distinct flavor.

Doenjang jjigae and the 4,000 won dessert bibim-naengmyeon

The doenjang jjigae served as a side is packed with tofu and vegetables, giving a savory, deep umami flavor that cleanly cuts through the greasy mouthfeel.

The dessert bibim-naengmyeon is charming for its savory sauce with a bright tang, like a spoonful of yeolmu kimchi (young radish kimchi) mixed in, making it a perfect match with the fatty meat.

Best pairing: fatty pork belly with tangy cold noodles

Put a well-grilled piece of Uiseong garlic pork belly on lettuce and perilla leaf with pickled radish, add a touch of bean sprout salad and wasabi, and eat it in one bite. Wrap charcoal-fragrant beef short rib in the bibim-naengmyeon that carries a hint of yeolmu kimchi, and the meaty aroma and spicy-tangy flavor reach a perfect balance.

What was disappointing at Grill the Terrace Dongtan

During peak hours, the charcoal heat is strong enough that the garlic marinade can burn, so you have to flip the meat frequently, which is a bit of a hassle.

Verdict: is Grill the Terrace Dongtan worth a visit?

Overall, this place impresses with generous portions of meat, a clean lineup of sides, and excellent value for money. In particular, the harmony between the yeolmu kimchi-flavored bibim-naengmyeon and the garlic-marinated meat is so appealing that I'd definitely come back.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.7/5)

A charcoal BBQ restaurant that stands out for its generous meat portions and neatly composed dessert menu at great value. Recommended near Dongtan North Plaza for a meat date or company dinner that covers both value and taste.