Naju charcoal BBQ weekday lunch with five-layer pork belly: Chamsutjip

Chamsutjip Naju Innovation City Branch, a charcoal pork BBQ spot in Naju, South Jeolla

This is Wave, eating and walking wherever the wave takes me. I was craving sweet, tender pork ribs so badly the other day. While looking for a good BBQ spot near Naju Innovation City, I heard about a place where you can grill properly over charcoal, so I went to Chamsutjip Naju Innovation City Branch.

I originally planned to just have ribs and leave lightly, but the meat quality and the charcoal were so good that I ended up filling up on pork belly too.

One-line review — A great combination of pork ribs with a subtle smoky charcoal aroma and chewy pork belly. Recommendation point — real, high-heat charcoal that boosts the flavor of the meat even further.

Parking and first impressions at Chamsutjip Naju Innovation City Branch

Chamsutjip Naju Innovation City Branch has basement parking in the building, so parking was convenient. There seemed to be plenty of spots, so bringing your own car shouldn't be a hassle.

This is the exterior of the restaurant. I visited on a weekday afternoon. Since it opens at 11 AM, it's perfect for an early lunch too.

Inside Chamsutjip: floor tables, 4-person tables and outdoor yajang seating

Walking in, I was surprised by how much bigger the space was than I expected.

There's floor seating where you take off your shoes and sit down

and plenty of 4-person tables too, so this Naju Innovation City restaurant looks great for group get-togethers :)

Above all, there are also tables set up like outdoor seating,

so I'd genuinely recommend it as an outdoor-style BBQ spot in Naju.

With baby chairs, spacious tables, and outdoor-style tables all available, this place seems perfect for a work dinner in Naju Innovation City.

What comes with the table setting and side dishes?

Here's the basic table setting.

I really like restaurants that give you a generous amount of lettuce wraps haha

The side dishes came out in a good variety too, really living up to the name of a full Jeolla-style table.

My boyfriend and I completely fell for this tofu, seriously~

There's a generous stock of utensils, wet wipes, and tissues at the table.

Chamsutjip Naju Innovation City Branch menu and prices

This Naju Innovation City restaurant offers pork dishes like seasoned pork ribs and pork belly, plus meal options like kimchi stew and stir-fried pork.

Chamsutjip Naju Innovation City Branch is currently running a receipt review event, where leaving a receipt review gets you alcohol or a soft drink.

Why real charcoal makes the pork at Chamsutjip taste better

Good heat matters just as much as good meat, and Chamsutjip Naju Innovation City Branch loads in quality charcoal so you can really enjoy the meat properly.

Pork ribs 2+1: three servings for 36,000 won

Chamsutjip Naju seems to be running a pork ribs 2+1 event. ※Pork ribs are ₩18,000 per serving

Being able to enjoy three servings of pork ribs for ₩36,000 is amazing! The meat was nicely flat and the seasoning had soaked in well.

Laying the ribs over quality charcoal let a subtle smoky aroma seep into the meat, which was really appealing. The seasoning wasn't too spicy or sweet, so I didn't get tired of it, and the texture was tender with no tough spots — very satisfying.

Marsh snail doenjang stew free with every meal?

While eating the tasty basic side dishes and waiting for the meat to cook, the one thing that stuck with me most was the corn snail miso soup.

It had the look and taste of something you'd normally have to order extra at a BBQ restaurant, yet it was included by default. It had a generous amount of chewy snails, and the broth was deep and savory, cutting right through the greasiness of the meat.

Pork ribs marinated in-house with fruit

The pork ribs at this Naju Innovation City restaurant are apparently seasoned in-house using fruit.

Piled onto white rice, it was truly amazing. ※One bowl of rice is ₩1,000

It was also great wrapped with fresh lettuce, and paired nicely with the pickled radish too.

Adding a serving of ogyeopsal for 17,000 won

By the time we'd finished the pork ribs, the charcoal was still burning strong, and it felt like such a waste to pull the fire this way. After some thought, I ordered pork belly as well. ※Pork belly is ₩17,000 per serving

They swapped out the grill plate too. Pork belly that clearly looked high quality~ I'm seriously obsessed with that skin part.

Grilled over charcoal, it cooked up crisp on the outside and juicy inside, and the chewy texture of the skin in particular was a standout.

The pork belly was really delicious dipped generously into the fermented shrimp sauce served alongside.

Is Chamsutjip in Naju worth a weekday lunch?

Overall, it was a place where I could properly enjoy quality meat and the flavor of real charcoal at an affordable price. It was a restaurant that stood out for sticking to the basics and being generous with portions. If you're looking for a hearty, delicious BBQ restaurant in Naju Innovation City, I think it's worth a visit.