Suwon Korean BBQ with rice-cake wraps: Golden Cheese

This is a place where the meat is par-grilled over rice straw and charcoal, so you can really enjoy that subtle, signature straw-fire aroma. From thick pork belly to prime ribs, skirt steak, and pork skin, there is a wide range of meats to enjoy, and the staff grill everything themselves, making it a comfortable place to dine.

Golden Cheese Lotte Department Store Myeongdong Branch Store Information

Golden Cheese Lotte Department Store Myeongdong Branch (짚불태백 수원인계점) is at 27 Gwongwang-ro 196beon-gil, 1F, Unit 101, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 480 m from Exit 9 of Suwon City Hall Station. It is open daily from 11:30 to 01:00, and paid parking is available. The first 60 minutes cost ₩1,500, then ₩500 per additional 10 minutes, up to ₩4,000.

Inside the Restaurant and Seating for Groups

The restaurant is spacious overall and has a pleasant atmosphere. There are tables for four, plus roomy bench seating on one side, so it is nice for dining with several people too.

There is plenty of room, so it suits company dinners and gatherings well. Private bookings for groups of 50 or more are also possible, making it an easy option when you are looking for a group venue in Ingye-dong.

Menu and Prices

• Straw-fire par-grilled meats: fresh prime rib ₩35,000; prime rib ₩32,000; prime rib meat ₩23,000; straw-fire pork belly ₩17,000; straw-fire pork neck ₩17,000; whole straw-fire pork jowl ₩21,000; pork skirt meat ₩18,000; straw-fire skirt steak and marinated straw-fire skirt steak ₩25,000 each; premium pork skin ₩12,000
• Premium fresh meats: Seum top blade ₩30,000; Korean beef yukhoe (seasoned raw beef) ₩28,000; Korean beef yuk sashimi (raw beef slices) ₩32,000
• Sides: beef cheonggukjang stew, Taebaek kimchi stew, truffle cheese steamed egg, and buckwheat cold noodles ₩7,000 each; shiitake pot rice for two ₩7,000; guacamole tortilla ₩9,000; house-made sausage ₩6,000; 8 rice-cake wraps ₩3,000; steamed rice ₩1,000

There is also a straw-fire bulgogi set lunch, so it is a good place to visit for lunch. The drinks selection goes beyond soju and beer to bokbunja wine, highballs, and distilled spirits, so you can pair the meat with whatever suits your taste.

Generous Side Dishes and the Self-Service Bar

Once you order, the first thing that catches your eye is the generous tray of side dishes. There are so many options, from sauces that go well with meat to lettuce salad, potato salad, green-onion kimchi, and japchae (stir-fried glass noodles).

The side-dish spread is so well put together that it is fun to pick through them one by one. In particular, the meat tastes a little different depending on the sauce or accompaniment, so it is great for enjoying in lots of ways according to your preferences.

There is a self-service bar at the back of the restaurant. Wrap vegetables and sauces are available, so you can help yourself to as much as you need.

Staff-Grilled Straw-Fire Pork Belly

At Golden Cheese Lotte Department Store Myeongdong Branch, the meat is par-grilled using rice straw and charcoal. I ordered the straw-fire pork belly, and seeing those thick slices being grilled over the straw fire made me even more excited.

The meat is par-grilled in the kitchen before being brought to your table. Staff trained in grilling carefully check its condition and cook it at just the right moment for the best taste.

They do not just grill the meat either—they grill everything from mushrooms and kimchi to bracken fern right at the table. It is so nice to eat comfortably without the hassle of grilling. They take care of cooking the meat deliciously while I simply get to eat, so I really loved the grilling service.

Straw-Fire Pork Belly with Kimchi, Rice-Cake Wraps, and Soybean Powder

The straw-fire pork belly is ₩17,000, and I ordered two portions.

For the first bite, the staff wrapped pork belly with kimchi and a rice-cake wrap, then placed it on my plate and told me to dip it in soybean powder. Having the pork belly with kimchi, the rice-cake wrap, and soybean powder together brought savory, salty flavors together and immediately whetted my appetite.

After cooking it into easy-to-eat pieces, the staff neatly arranged the meat along one side of the grill, so I could simply pick up each piece. One bite of the thick pork belly burst with juices, while the subtle straw-fire aroma spread through my mouth. The outside was golden and nutty, while the inside was moist and tender, and the rich meaty flavor of pork belly came through more with every chew.

There was also a variety of sauces, including coal-mine black sesame salt, seed soy-sauce meat sauce, angelica pesto, and neungi mushroom pesto. It was fun to switch up the sauce with every piece of meat. It paired well with the side dishes too, and was delicious simply dipped in sauce, so there were lots of combinations to enjoy.

Truffle Cheese Steamed Egg and Premium Pork Skin

The truffle cheese steamed egg is ₩7,000. Whenever I come to a barbecue restaurant, I always order steamed egg. If you love cheese, you absolutely have to try the truffle cheese steamed egg here! The steamed egg rises like a volcano in its earthenware bowl and is blanketed generously with cheese, making it look incredibly appetizing from the start. Maybe because it contains three kinds of cheese, its soft, nutty flavor and salty cheese taste are just so good. The cheese melts smoothly through the fluffy steamed egg, making it perfect to have by the spoonful between bites of meat.

The premium pork skin is ₩12,000. It is Jeju pork loin skin, so it is thicker than regular pork skin. Once it turns golden on the grill, the surface becomes crisp while the inside keeps its chewy texture. One bite is wonderfully chewy with the rich, nutty flavor that is distinctive to pork skin—really delicious.

A Hearty Finish with Taebaek Kimchi Stew

The Taebaek kimchi stew is ₩7,000, and steamed rice is ₩1,000. The kimchi served with the grilled meat was so delicious that I chose kimchi stew for my meal.

The kimchi stew, made with Taebaek kimchi, was full of large pieces of kimchi and meat. Bubbling away, it had a spicy, deep, rich flavor, making it great as a meal or a drinking snack.

Put kimchi and meat on top of hot rice, then take a spoonful of broth with it, and a whole bowl of rice disappears in no time. Finishing the meat with hot kimchi stew made for such a hearty end to the meal.

Final Thoughts

If you are looking for a great meat restaurant in Ingye-dong, Suwon, I recommend Golden Cheese Lotte Department Store Myeongdong Branch.