# Balsan Station Korean BBQ with pear-basted ribs and naengmyeon

- By Gaon (https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-bowl-margin/)
- Written Sep 8, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written following a sponsored visit to the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-bowl-margin/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@incheon-bowl-margin/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/index.md)

## In short

Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok-Balsan Branch is a large marinated pork rib restaurant near Balsan Station in Gangseo, Seoul. On a repeat visit, three servings of galbi and two orders of naengmyeon were ordered, and staff poured pear juice over the ribs before grilling them on charcoal. The marinade was mild enough for kids to enjoy, and the meal ended with a bowl of pear sherbet.

## Good to know

- **Order**: 3 servings of galbi, 2 orders of naengmyeon
- **Basic side dishes**: Salad, shredded scallion, pickled onion, kimchi, etc.
- **Aging**: 144-hour cross-aging (per table signage)
- **Seating**: Private rooms available, large restaurant with spacious table spacing
- **Location**: 1F, Unit 1, 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

*as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026*

![Table spread of marinated pork ribs at Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-01-qvr33-900.webp)

![Marinated pork ribs grilling over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-02-1c9z2-m-882.webp)

I went back to Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok Branch, a place I'd enjoyed before with my family. This time too I ordered three servings of galbi (marinated ribs) with two orders of naengmyeon (cold noodles). It's close to Balsan Station and fairly large, making it easy for families to eat out here. This time I went again with the kids for dinner.

## A pork rib spot near Balsan Station: Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga

![Exterior of Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok-Balsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-03-1phxg-898.webp)

Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga is quite large even from the outside. Inside, the tables have generous spacing and the whole place feels clean.

![Restaurant interior with spacious table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-04-uzhvp-839.webp)

There are private rooms too, so it's a good option if you're looking for a spot for a Magok family gathering or a meal with a larger group.

![Private room seating for larger groups](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-05-1uojx-900.webp)

I noticed this last time too — when you go to a BBQ place with kids, you end up paying attention to the seating and overall atmosphere, and this place was easy to visit as a family.

![BBQ table comfortable for family seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-06-1vw59-900.webp)

![Main dining hall of the large Magok BBQ restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-07-1cz5b-900.webp)

If you're looking for a large Magok BBQ restaurant or a Magok restaurant with private rooms, this one's worth considering.

![Basic side dishes served with the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-08-c2co7-727.webp)

![Salad, shredded scallion, and pickled onion side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-09-1n00y-900.webp)

The basic side dishes are mostly things meant to go with the meat — salad, shredded scallion, pickled onion, kimchi and so on. The charcoal was ready right away too.

![Charcoal brazier set up at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-10-ffmo1-900.webp)

![Lit charcoal and grill plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-11-1qpao-665.webp)

## Marinated pork ribs basted with pear juice before grilling

![Three servings of marinated pork ribs ordered](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-12-1nfy0-900.webp)

Again, we ordered three servings of galbi. A sign on the table noted that Ihwajeong's ribs go through 144 hours of cross-aging. And before grilling, a staff member personally poured pear juice over the ribs.

![Staff pouring pear juice over the ribs](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-13-1ja96-898.webp)

Watching the pear juice get poured straight over the big ribs caught my eye, so I snapped a photo. The ribs prepared this way then go onto the charcoal to grill.

![Marinated ribs grilling on charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-14-km9wa-878.webp)

Since it's marinated galbi, staff flip it carefully so it doesn't burn. As it browns, the meaty aroma really comes through. Once cooked, they cut the ribs into bite-sized pieces and arranged them nicely to eat with shredded scallion.

![Ribs cut into bite-sized pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-15-1drdk-899.webp)

![Grilled pork ribs plated with shredded scallion](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-16-4svcf-900.webp)

The ribs were tender and the marinade wasn't too strong. Rather than a rib with sharp sweet-salty flavor, it leans mild and soft, which is why the kids ate it well too. Piling on plenty of shredded scallion pairs nicely with it too.

![A piece of marinated pork rib topped with shredded scallion](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-17-ft5kj-900.webp)

I came back because I remembered enjoying it last time, and once again the whole family ate through three servings of galbi comfortably. For our family, this has become a go-to pork rib spot near Balsan Station.

## Saving some galbi to eat with naengmyeon

Once we'd nearly finished the meat, we ordered two naengmyeon. It's tastier to save a little galbi rather than eating the noodles separately after the meat. This time too we kept a few pieces of galbi aside to eat alongside the cold, refreshing water naengmyeon.

![Water naengmyeon with icy broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-18-y5p7s-899.webp)

The noodles come in a broth with a thin layer of ice, topped with cucumber, radish, and egg. A bite of the cold noodles followed by the marinated galbi really works well together. Coming for BBQ and finishing with naengmyeon just feels like the meal is properly complete.

![A bowl of naengmyeon eaten alongside the ribs](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-19-13b69-900.webp)

### The pear sherbet the kids remembered

There's one more thing at Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga that the kids remembered — the pear sherbet.

![Pear sherbet served after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-20-w2g7p-900.webp)

After finishing the meal, we had the cool pear sherbet too. Even after eating galbi and then naengmyeon, this still went down easily. It's sweet and refreshing with a pear flavor the kids loved, and a nice palate cleanser to have a bowl of after the meat.

![A bowl of pear sherbet eaten as a palate cleanser](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-21-1iy3t-900.webp)

This was a place where we'd eaten comfortably as a family before, so we went back, and this time again we ate well through the galbi, naengmyeon, and pear sherbet. If you're looking for a pork rib restaurant near Balsan Station to bring kids to, or a sizable Magok restaurant for a family gathering, Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok Branch is worth considering.

Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok Branch · 1F, Unit 1, 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

![Storefront photo of Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill/balsan-station-pork-ribs-pear-juice-grill-22-hos6i-1200.webp)

## Where it is

- Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok-Balsan Branch (이화정갈비명가 마곡발산점)
- 1F, Unit 1, 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 강서구 강서로54길 42 1층 1호)
- 서울특별시 강서구 강서로54길 42 1층 1호
- 37.5588685, 126.8410224
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%ED%99%94%EC%A0%95%EA%B0%88%EB%B9%84%EB%AA%85%EA%B0%80%20%EB%A7%88%EA%B3%A1%EB%B0%9C%EC%82%B0%EC%A0%90/@37.5588685,126.8410224,17z

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