Siheung dog-friendly Korean BBQ: charcoal bulgogi at Bulhyangjip

Last weekend, my husband and I drove out to Mulwang Reservoir and had dinner at Bulhyangjip Mulwang Lake Main Branch (불향집 물왕호수본점), a Korean BBQ spot where you can really enjoy charcoal-grilled bulgogi. They grill the meat directly over charcoal, so the pork is full of smoky flavor. It is one of our favorite places that my husband and I visit from time to time, so I had to introduce it!

A convenient stop after a Mulwang Reservoir drive, with parking

Bulhyangjip, a Korean BBQ restaurant in Mokgam, Siheung, is also well known as a good place to eat around Mulwang-ri. There are plenty of cafés and conveniences nearby, and the walking paths are well laid out, making it a nice place to add to a date itinerary.

For parking, use the dedicated lot behind the restaurant. It is so spacious that you can visit comfortably without worrying about where to park!

Dog-friendly dining and plenty of seating

Since it is such a popular restaurant around Mulwang Reservoir, there may be a wait on weekends. You can register for the wait in advance through the Tabling app.

Bulhyangjip is also a dog-friendly restaurant in Siheung, so you can visit with your dog as long as it is not a large breed or a dangerous breed. Keep that in mind if you are looking for a dog-friendly restaurant around Mulwang Reservoir! :)

As soon as we stepped inside, the spacious, tidy interior caught my eye. The tables were nicely spaced apart, so we could eat comfortably without feeling too aware of the tables beside us.

It is large enough to seat around 100 people, so it looked great for a family meal, company dinner, or group gathering. There is also a private room for around 22 people, which would be handy if you are looking for a private-room restaurant near Mulwang Reservoir!

Bulhyangjip is also a Korean BBQ restaurant near Mulwang Reservoir selected as a place worth visiting with a baby. Mammam Members reportedly receive a ₩7,000 discount when dining, so keep that in mind if you plan to visit with your little one!

Charcoal bulgogi menu and prices

Bulhyangjip's main dishes are charcoal bulgogi, charcoal gochujang bulgogi, and pre-grilled pork belly. There are also sides such as bibim guksu (spicy mixed noodles), doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), steamed egg, and naengmyeon (cold noodles), which were nice alongside the meat. At ₩16,000 per serving, the prices felt like good value too! :) Rice, doenjang jjigae, and steamed egg are ordered separately.

Sweet-savory charcoal pajeon bulgogi

Once we ordered, the table was filled with basic side dishes. From salad to seasoned bean sprouts, they were all good accompaniments for the charcoal bulgogi.

It was nice that we could easily help ourselves to more side dishes at the self-service bar.

Smoky charcoal pajeon bulgogi, 2 servings ₩31,800

The first dish to arrive was the smoky charcoal pajeon bulgogi. It came already cooked from the kitchen, so all we had to do was warm it over the gentle heat at the table and enjoy it, which was convenient.

For reference, the signature dishes require a minimum first order of two servings, while additional orders can be made one serving at a time.

The charcoal pajeon bulgogi came heaped generously on a large iron griddle and made my mouth water just looking at it. At first glance, it looked like pajeon (a savory scallion pancake), but there was a generous layer of thinly sliced pork underneath, giving it a rather unique look.

First, I tried a bite of the nicely cooked bulgogi. The smoky meat and sweet-savory seasoning together really woke up my appetite.

It was also delicious to dip the bulgogi in the house sauce with finely chopped garlic and Cheongyang chili peppers. Wrapping it in perilla leaves with this and that side dish was a perfect match too.

We also ordered a steamed egg to enjoy as a side, and it was so generous that I could hardly guess how many eggs had gone into it! :)

Charcoal gochujang bulgogi that was easy even for a spice wimp

Charcoal gochujang bulgogi, 1 serving ₩15,900

It would have been a shame to try only the charcoal bulgogi, so we ordered one serving of gochujang bulgogi too.

The gochujang bulgogi was also partially grilled before it arrived, so it was easy to finish with just a little cooking at the table.

Even though we ordered only one serving, there was quite a lot of gochujang bulgogi. True to a restaurant known for 49 years of charcoal pre-grilling tradition, the meat had a lovely, gentle smoky aroma.

Unlike the charcoal pajeon bulgogi, the gochujang bulgogi had a richer seasoning aroma. As someone who cannot handle much spice, I loved that the seasoning was not overpowering and I could enjoy it comfortably.

Both the pajeon bulgogi and gochujang bulgogi had their own charm, so choose according to your taste. I would recommend the relatively easy-to-eat charcoal pajeon bulgogi when visiting with children, while adults who enjoy spicy seasoning may prefer the gochujang bulgogi!

If you are looking for a dog-friendly Korean BBQ restaurant near Mulwang Reservoir, I would recommend Bulhyangjip in Mokgam, Siheung. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of parking, and the owner and staff were all so kind that we had a very pleasant meal.