# Lunch special doenjang sulbap and charcoal galbi at Manpo Garden - By Hajin (https://superchart.com/en/@harbor-road-table/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yangju, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@harbor-road-table/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@harbor-road-table/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/index.md) ## In short Manpo Garden is a charcoal galbi restaurant in Goeup-dong, Yangju, with its own parking lot out front and group seating suited to family gatherings. The meal came with sweet-savory charcoal-grilled marinated galbi, tidy banchan like japchae, namul, and yangnyeom gejang, a bonus doenjang sulbap with the lunch special, a generous bowl of galbitang, and one free naengmyeon per person for dessert. If you're looking for a foolproof spot to take your parents for Korean BBQ, Manpo Garden is a safe bet. ## Good to know - **Address**: 28-37 Godeok-ro 355beon-gil, 1F, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (Goeup-dong 52-3) - **Hours**: 11:00 – 22:00 - **Parking**: Dedicated lot right in front of the restaurant - **Seating**: Group seating with wide spacing between tables - **Signature menu**: Charcoal-grilled marinated galbi, fresh pork belly, hanwoo, galbitang, naengmyeon - **Dessert naengmyeon**: One free naengmyeon per person (handmade noodles) - **Lunch special**: Comes with a bonus doenjang sulbap (soybean paste rice) *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Manpo Garden, a charcoal galbi restaurant in Yangju's Okjeong area](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-01-1g4zq-1200.webp) ## Manpo Garden location and business info - Address: Goeup-dong 52-3, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do - Hours: 11:00 – 22:00 - Parking: dedicated lot right in front of the restaurant (very convenient) - Notable: group seating available, great for family gatherings and get-togethers ![Exterior of Manpo Garden and the parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-02-14qh3-900.webp) ![View around the entrance of Manpo Garden](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-03-sqx9i-900.webp) ![Spacious dining hall with tidy tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-04-16va0-900.webp) ## Atmosphere and menu lineup Walking in, I noticed the open, spacious layout and the neatly arranged tables. The seats were spread out generously and there was solid group seating too — this felt like a great spot for a family meal with the older generation, or any kind of group gathering. - Signature menu: charcoal-grilled marinated galbi, fresh pork belly, hanwoo, and meal items like galbitang and naengmyeon - Tidy banchan: japchae (glass noodle stir-fry), salad, namul (seasoned vegetables), yangnyeom gejang (marinated crab) — a spread as thoughtful as a hanjeongsik (Korean set-meal) restaurant - Highlight: free naengmyeon ![Manpo Garden's menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-05-1jxfo-900.webp) ![Menu listing charcoal galbi and meal items](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-06-c71k9-900.webp) ![A tidy spread of banchan on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-07-eeiri-900.webp) ![Japchae and namul side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-08-14b5p-900.webp) ![Salad and yangnyeom gejang side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-09-1wqve-900.webp) ![Lettuce for wraps and the special pickled onions](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-10-1310n-900.webp) ![Raw charcoal-marinated galbi as ordered](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-11-11e05-900.webp) ![Marinated galbi on the hot charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-12-135ju-900.webp) ![Marinated galbi grilling over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-13-t629f-900.webp) ![Close-up of grilled marinated galbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-14-13wai-900.webp) ![A lettuce wrap with galbi and garlic](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-15-v8ueg-900.webp) ![Marinated galbi and banchan laid out on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-16-4top2-900.webp) ![A plate of fully grilled marinated galbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-17-ehrvy-900.webp) ![Bibim naengmyeon served for dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-18-1vb94-900.webp) ![Strands of handmade naengmyeon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-19-n95xz-900.webp) ## Charcoal galbi and a tidy full spread: how it tasted We ordered Manpo Garden's signature charcoal-grilled marinated galbi. From the banchan that arrived right after ordering, every dish was perfectly seasoned and fresh — I was already in a good mood before the main meat even showed up. ### Marinated galbi full of charcoal aroma The moment the marinated galbi hit the hot charcoal, a savory-sweet marinade smell drifted up gently. The marinade wasn't overly sweet and had soaked all the way into the meat, giving it a soft, tender bite — really excellent. ### Pickled onions and lettuce wraps Wrapping a tender piece of galbi with garlic and the restaurant's special pickled onions in lettuce brought out a clean, non-greasy taste. The meat wasn't dry at all — it was juicy through and through, the kind of flavor anyone, young or old, would love. ### Dessert naengmyeon: one per person, free Leaving a few pieces of galbi aside and wrapping them with the bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles) we ordered for dessert was an absolutely perfect pairing. The tangy-sweet sauce and chewy noodles wrapped up the meal cleanly. The biggest highlight of Manpo Garden is that the dessert naengmyeon is always free. One naengmyeon per person, made with handmade noodles — quality good enough to be sold on its own at a dedicated naengmyeon shop. ![Doenjang sulbap served as a lunch-special bonus](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-20-ag4k2-900.webp) ### Lunch special bonus: doenjang sulbap This is the doenjang sulbap you get as a bonus with the lunch special. ![A generous bowl of galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-21-1qa0i-900.webp) ### Galbitang for grown-up palates Our parents love a clean, refreshing broth, right? That's exactly what the galbitang is. A bowl that shows off generosity in every sense. ![Galbitang broth and meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-22-nqa9r-900.webp) ![Table at Manpo Garden after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-23-79qb2-900.webp) ![Interior seating and group tables at Manpo Garden](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden-24-jiajq-m-900.webp) ## Verdict: how it was as a family meal out If you want to take your parents out or enjoy delicious charcoal galbi with family, I strongly recommend Manpo Garden in Yangju! - Meat quality that's soft and sweet with the charcoal aroma soaked all the way through - A varied, tidy spread of banchan as clean and thoughtful as a hanjeongsik meal - Spacious parking and a pleasant dining room (great for family meals and gatherings) If you're near Okjeong in Yangju and looking for a foolproof galbi restaurant, this one's worth a visit! ## Also worth seeing in Yangju: Hoeamsa Temple Site Hoeamsa Temple Site (楊州 灰岩寺址) in Yangju's Hoeam-dong, on the slopes of Mount Cheonbosan, is one of the most important royal temple sites from the late Goryeo to early Joseon period. It's designated Historic Site No. 128 and listed on UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List. ### Highlights and what to see - The temple grounds themselves (a vast site): large building foundations, stairs, stone terraces, and traces of ondol (underfloor heating) remain beautifully preserved, giving off a grand aura against the backdrop of Mount Cheonbosan. (Great for a walk.) - Yangju Hoeamsa Temple Site Museum: located at the entrance to the site, showcasing royal celadon, roof tiles (dragon-head finials, ridge-end figures), Buddhist statues, and other relics excavated here, along with the temple's history. - Stone relics at the site: designated treasures including the stupa and stone lantern of Monk Naong, the stupa and stone lantern of Monk Jigong, and the stupa of Great Master Muhak — a chance to see top-tier early Joseon stone art. ### Visitor information for Hoeamsa Temple Site - Location: 103 Hoeamsa-gil, Hoeam-dong, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - Museum hours: 09:00 – 18:00 (closed Mondays / outdoor site open at all times) - Admission: outdoor site free; museum around ₩2,000 for adults - Notable: with its wide lawns and walking paths, it's popular for family outings, history trips, and photo shoots ## Where it is - Manpo Garden (만포가든) - 28-37 Godeok-ro 355beon-gil, 1F, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 양주시 고덕로355번길 28-37 1층 - 37.8058284, 127.0817134 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%8C%ED%8F%AC%EA%B0%80%EB%93%A0/@37.8058284,127.0817134,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@harbor-road-table/yangju-okjeong-charcoal-galbi-manpo-garden/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt