# Gwangju charcoal BBQ with torched salchisal beef: Sangnok Hoegwan - By Jiwoo Baem (https://superchart.com/en/@hwaseong-late-plate/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangju, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@hwaseong-late-plate/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@hwaseong-late-plate/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/index.md) ## In short Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch is a briquette charcoal BBQ restaurant in Taejeon-dong, Gwangju, Gyeonggi, where pork, beef and seafood can be ordered at one table. A weekend family dinner at Sangnok Hoegwan covered a full pork portion (one geun), pork jowl, skirt meat, cartilage ribs and salchisal beef, plus bibimbap, spicy cold noodles and doenjang jjigae, and the highlights were a buldak fire sauce + soybean powder + sesame oil dip and the owner reviving the coals with a torch for the last salchisal. Apart from the charcoal losing heat, the value and service at Sangnok Hoegwan make it a 200% return visit. ## Good to know - **What we ordered**: One geun of pork (belly, pork skin and more), pork jowl, skirt meat, cartilage ribs, salchisal beef - **Sides**: Bibimbap, spicy cold noodles (bibim naengmyeon), doenjang jjigae with a fried egg - **Basic banchan**: Dressed lettuce salad, seasoned radish salad, pickled myeongi (mountain garlic leaves) - **Self-bar**: Free use of wrap greens, sauces, side dishes and pineapple - **Dessert**: Slushie offered on the way out - **Seating**: Roomy interior with generous space between tables, fine for groups and families - **Visit tip**: It can get busy on weekends and in the evening *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* ## Sangnok Hoegwan Taejeon in Taejeon-dong, Gwangju: a weekend family dinner Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch is a charcoal-grill BBQ restaurant in Taejeon-dong, Gwangju, Gyeonggi, where you can enjoy meat and seafood at the same time. We were trying to figure out where to take the whole family on a weekend evening, and finally checked out this Taejeon-dong spot I'd had my eye on! ![First photo from a visit to Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch in Taejeon-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-01-pr5zc-1200.webp) It's Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch, where you can enjoy meat and seafood together — and to cut to the chase, this is a real, paid-with-my-own-money review after being completely satisfied with both value and taste haha (Superchart discount included~). Weekends and evenings tend to get crowded, so keep that in mind if you're planning to visit! ![Entrance to Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-02-1kzv4-966.webp) ![Sangnok Hoegwan Taejeon Branch bustling with weekend evening guests](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-03-1s1z4-966.webp) Maybe because it was a weekend evening, the inside was already buzzing with families and groups out for a meal together! ![Interior of Sangnok Hoegwan Taejeon Branch with spacious table layout](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-04-co3e0-966.webp) The tables were spaced out nicely and the interior was pretty spacious, making it a great spot for group gatherings or family dinners. Even in the rush, the staff were super friendly, so it was a great first impression 👍 ![Menu board at Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-05-1f7tz-966.webp) ![Sangnok Hoegwan menu listing pork, beef and seafood options](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-06-1mrhf-966.webp) ![Detailed menu lineup at Sangnok Hoegwan Taejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-07-1ksx9-966.webp) ## What's on the Sangnok Hoegwan menu: pork, beef and even seafood > Sangnok Hoegwan's menu lineup The real reason this place is famous is that they sell pork and beef alongside fresh seafood, so even families with different tastes never have to fight over what to order. We went all out and ordered a wide variety this time! ![Table setting with dressed lettuce salad, radish salad and mountain leeks](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-08-52blc-966.webp) The basic side dishes are dressed lettuce salad, spicy radish salad and marinated mountain leeks — highly recommend! ![Self-bar at Sangnok Hoegwan with wrap greens and sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-09-1yepl-966.webp) ### The self-bar: wrap greens, sauces and pineapple This is one of the best-kept self-bars among the BBQ spots in Taejeon-dong. From wrap greens to all sorts of sauces and side dishes, you can help yourself without any hesitation — so convenient. There's pineapple and lettuce too, so grab whatever suits your taste~ ![Full pork platter with pork belly and pork skin](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-10-bx91y-966.webp) ## Starting with one geun of pork, and that charcoal smoke We started off (lightly?) with a whole pork platter haha — belly to pork skin, a perfect lineup ![Thick pork belly on the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-11-dxlhi-966.webp) ![Charcoal-grilled pork belly with smoky char](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-12-1yb3f-966.webp) Since it's grilled over charcoal, that smoky flavor really coats the outside of the meat — it's an art form. We put on thick pork belly first and nearly died waiting for it to cook ㅠㅠ ![Close-up of meat cooking over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-13-1v9z3-966.webp) To quickly fill our starving stomachs, we ordered an emergency measure — bibimbap, and I was surprised by how hearty the portion was ![Hearty bibimbap from Sangnok Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-14-1udfn-966.webp) The first glorious bite was a lettuce wrap — lettuce, kimchi, seasoned bean sprouts, a perfect combo ![Lettuce wrap topped with kimchi and seasoned bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-15-llmfh-966.webp) ### Pork jowl and skirt meat: what order to grill them in The pork jowl and skirt meat had such a springy texture, and juices burst out with every bite, so we kept inhaling it nonstop... ![Charcoal-grilled pork jowl and skirt meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-16-1bndw-966.webp) My sibling told me skirt meat cooks faster than pork belly, so it's a good tip to eat it early — noted, thanks! ![Skirt meat cooked quickly on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-17-1h01a-m-966.webp) ## Bibim naengmyeon and doenjang jjigae to finish the meal You know it's practically illegal to eat meat without noodles and carbs, right? The spicy cold noodles (bibim naengmyeon) had that sweet-and-spicy sauce clinging perfectly to the noodles, so alternating a bite of rich meat with a slurp of noodles was like magic that completely reset your palate ![Spicy cold noodles tossed in sauce at Sangnok Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-18-1os5e-966.webp) ![Doenjang jjigae served with a soft fried egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-19-ihftm-m-966.webp) We ordered doenjang jjigae with a fried egg to fill up on carbs, and popping that soft-yolk fried egg into it made for a perfect finish. ![Fire sauce, soybean powder and sesame oil dip combo](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-20-1e8on-966.webp) ## The dip to try at Sangnok Hoegwan: fire sauce, soybean powder and sesame oil Anyone reading my blog, you have to try this combo lol 👉 fire chicken sauce + soybean powder + a splash of sesame oil! Dipping the meat in this cuts through the richness perfectly while adding a spicy, nutty kick, so the meat just disappears endlessly. I mean it. ![Crunchy grilled cartilage ribs](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-21-3jvjy-966.webp) The cartilage ribs had a fun crunchy bite — total perfect match for drinks or as a special treat! ![Beef skirt steak ordered last](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-22-g6kdn-966.webp) ## The owner torched the coals back to life for the last salchisal After working through every kind of meat, we finished with the grand finale — beef skirt steak. But by then, the charcoal had died down a bit, which was almost disappointing. That's when the owner came over personally and put on a fiery torch show(?), grilling it perfectly for us! The owner's timing was seriously incredible... ![Owner reviving the charcoal fire with a torch to grill the skirt steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-23-7yyx6-966.webp) Thanks to that, the last skirt steak was so tender it practically melted in my mouth, it was moving 😭 ![Dessert slushie served on the way out after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce-24-15rt1-966.webp) And everyone... on the way out after finishing your meal, there's a slushie waiting for you as dessert, and it's genuinely amazing lol. The sweet, cool refreshment cuts through all the grease, so you leave with your palate perfectly cleansed! ## Verdict: the one downside, and would we return to Sangnok Hoegwan? > Final verdict Everything was great, but honestly the one downside is that because of the charcoal, you can't load up much meat at once — you have to grill it little by little. And as you eat, the fire gradually weakens, which was a bit of a letdown ㅠㅠ (though of course, like with us, it's fixable if the owner performs CPR on the coals with a torch lol) Even so, considering this price point with such a solid menu lineup, the convenience of the self-bar, and the sweet dessert slushie plus the flawless friendly service, my return-visit intention is 200%! If you're looking for a spot for a weekend family dinner or want quality meat and seafood together, make tonight the night you check out this Taejeon-dong pork belly favorite, Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch. Seriously worth every won — I highly recommend this Taejeon-dong gem! 👍 ## Where it is - Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch (상록회관 연탄구이 태전점) - 350-6 Hoean-daero, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 광주시 회안대로 350-6 1층 - 37.3842394, 127.2363542 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%83%81%EB%A1%9D%ED%9A%8C%EA%B4%80%20%EC%97%B0%ED%83%84%EA%B5%AC%EC%9D%B4%20%ED%83%9C%EC%A0%84%EC%A0%90/@37.3842394,127.2363542,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@hwaseong-late-plate/taejeon-dong-charcoal-grill-torch-sauce/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt