# Icheon weekend dinner, master's marinated galbi: Neul Gogi Jip - By Eunseo (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-saucer-stops/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Icheon, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-saucer-stops/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-saucer-stops/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/index.md) ## In short Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch is a galbi (grilled short rib) restaurant on Gyeongchung-daero in Icheon, Gyeonggi, run by a master of Korean cuisine. At the end of a weekend outing, the writer's family had dinner here, filling plates with lettuce, perilla leaves, angelica and kale from the self-serve wrap vegetable bar and eating soy-marinated crab, spicy marinated crab and stir-fried pork as basic side dishes alongside the main marinated galbi. Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch is spacious and has parking, making it easy to recommend for family meals and group gatherings. ## Good to know - **Location**: 2541 Gyeongchung-daero, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do - **Parking**: Parking available - **Self-serve wrap vegetable bar**: Lettuce, perilla leaves, angelica and kale, help yourself - **Basic side dishes**: Soy-marinated crab (ganjang gejang), spicy marinated crab (yangnyeom gejang), stir-fried pork (jeyuk bokkeum) - **Main dish**: Master chef's marinated galbi (short ribs) *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ![Exterior view of Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-01-lygu2-966.webp) ## First impressions of Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch on Gyeongchung-daero After a weekend outing with my family, we went looking for a restaurant where we could have a proper, well-made dinner. Since we were visiting as a family, my top priority was a place with a clean interior and enough space to eat comfortably. That search led us to Neul Gogi Jip (늘고기집) Icheon Main Branch. From the entrance, the wide, open storefront caught my eye, and the ample parking made me feel good the moment we arrived. ![Area around the entrance of Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-02-f84wx-966.webp) ![Wide, open interior view of Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-03-wpb6i-966.webp) What excited me most was the chance to taste dishes made with the deep skill of a certified Korean master chef. Once we stepped inside, the tables were spaced generously and the overall vibe was polished — exactly the kind of first impression I'd recommend to anyone searching for an Icheon restaurant for a family meal or a gathering. ![Interior with generously spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-04-1srs0-966.webp) ![Polished-looking dining hall seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-05-zgjby-966.webp) ## What is on the self-serve wrap vegetable bar? After we were seated, the first thing that caught my eye was the self-serve wrap veggie bar set up on one side of the restaurant. It matched my personal taste perfectly, since I always love piling on plenty of fresh vegetables when I eat — I couldn't help but smile. Lettuce and perilla leaves were there of course, plus angelica, kale and a variety of other fresh vegetables, all kept generously stocked and hygienically managed. ![Self-serve wrap veggie bar with lettuce and perilla leaves](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-06-17l1z-m-966.webp) ![Wrap veggie bar with angelica, kale and more](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-07-1d411-m-966.webp) Since you can freely take as much as you need, we got to enjoy a variety of flavors throughout the meal. Between the pleasant dining environment and the generous self-serve system, I was already thinking, even before the meat hit the grill, that this was one of the more thoughtful Icheon BBQ restaurants I'd been to. ![A plate of wrap vegetables gathered from the bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-08-1k4y4-966.webp) ![Table set with basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-09-10iyu-966.webp) ![Soy crab served as a basic side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-10-n5gme-966.webp) ![Spicy crab served as a basic side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-11-1xnvl-966.webp) ![Smoky stir-fried pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-12-jlqnl-966.webp) ![Marinated galbi on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-13-qbq0a-966.webp) ![Full spread of the table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-14-1fzai-966.webp) ## How the master's marinated galbi, marinated crab and stir-fried pork taste The main dishes and sides that arrived exceeded my expectations. The 'master craftsman' title clearly wasn't just for show — the taste proved it right away. The soy crab and spicy crab served as basic side dishes weren't overly seasoned, had no fishy smell, and tasted clean and delicious — genuinely the kind of dish that makes you eat bowl after bowl of rice. The stir-fried pork that came alongside had just the right smoky char paired with a sweet-salty sauce, the kind of flavor that appeals to everyone from kids to adults. But the star was the Icheon-style galbi — the marinade had soaked all the way into the meat, and the texture turned juicier and more tender with every bite, truly a work of art. Wrapping a big bite of the master chef's marinated galbi in fresh lettuce filled my mouth with savory sweetness, and I couldn't stop letting out little sounds of delight the whole time. ![Marinated galbi grilling](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-15-17hd5-966.webp) ![Picking up a cooked piece of galbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-16-jsrev-966.webp) ![A piece of galbi placed on wrap vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-17-13qkn-966.webp) ![Table spread with galbi and wrap vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-18-33r85-966.webp) ![Scene of the family dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-19-1hlbs-966.webp) ## Is Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch good for a family dinner? Walking out after a meal that left the whole family satisfied, I was reminded once again that food made by a master chef is different from the fundamentals up. The galbi had no gamy taste, and was soft and full of flavor; the clean crab dishes, the stir-fried pork, and the freely enjoyed wrap veggie bar all came together in perfect harmony. ![Plate combining galbi and basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-20-r0f86-966.webp) ![Table with remaining crab and stir-fried pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-21-174f7-966.webp) ![Table at the end of the family meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-22-cjtzg-m-966.webp) ![Full spread of marinated galbi and wrap vegetables at Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar-23-1ehtq-1200.webp) The spacious, comfortable restaurant made the whole experience even better, with no sense of crowding. If you're looking for an Icheon BBQ restaurant or Icheon galbi specialist with real quality and flavor, I'd strongly recommend stopping by Neul Gogi Jip Icheon Main Branch without hesitation. Given the great taste and service, I know we'll be back with the family again. ## 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-saucer-stops/neulgogi-icheon-main-master-galbi-ssam-bar/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt