# Sanho-dong, Changwon Korean BBQ half-and-half kkodeulsal: Smile Hall - By Somi Kwon (https://superchart.com/en/@jagalchi-morning-tray/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Changwon, Gyeongnam - Sponsored: This is a review of a visit made through a sponsorship from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jagalchi-morning-tray/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jagalchi-morning-tray/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/index.md) ## In short Smile Hall is a frozen pork belly (naengsam) Korean BBQ restaurant in Sanho-dong, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon, in an alley across from NC Park. The writer ordered five servings of half kkodeulsal (chewy pork jowl) and half pork belly, and the owner grilled the meat all the way through and even finished it with pepper, served alongside bibimmyeon and doenjang jjigae that filled up two people. With its retro interior and group tables, Smile Hall suits both a date night and a Sanho-dong dinner with coworkers. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 18-1 Sanhobuk 17-gil, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon, Gyeongnam - **Hours**: 17:00–01:00 - **Frozen pork belly**: 9,000 won per serving (100g) - **Frozen assorted set**: 48,000 won (2–3 people) / 95,000 won (3–4 people) - **Frozen texture set**: 60,000 won - **Meal dishes**: Doenjang jjigae, kimchi jjigae, bibimmyeon - **Parking**: Sanho-dong public parking lot recommended; watch for ticketing if you park curbside - **Seating**: Large enough for groups; group reservations available - **Price reference**: ₩9,000 ≈ $6.7 · ₩48,000 ≈ $35.5 · ₩95,000 ≈ $70.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ![Featured photo of naengsam at Smile Hall in Sanho-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date-01-3rp13-1200.webp) I went back to Smile Hall in Sanho-dong for the frozen pork belly (naengsam) craving that hits me every so often. Everything from the meat to the meal menu was so satisfying. I visited on a date, and the retro vibe was so good I'd also recommend this Sanho-dong pork belly spot for a work dinner. ~* - 📍 18-1 Sanhobuk 17-gil, Mansanhappo-gu, Changwon, 1F - ⏰ 17:00–1:00 - 🚘 Curbside parking nearby or public parking lot (recommended) ## Where is Smile Hall, and where do you park? (Across from NC Park) ![Exterior of Smile Hall in a Sanho-dong alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date-02-zofdl-900.webp) ![Area around Smile Hall's entrance, across from NC Park](https://img.superchart.com/images/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date-03-1muwb-900.webp) Smile Hall sits in a Sanho-dong alley right across from NC Park, so it's a great stop after watching a Masan NC Park game. For parking, I'd recommend the Sanho-dong public parking lot or curbside (just watch out for enforcement). ## Inside Smile Hall: retro tables with room for groups The interior has a totally retro atmosphere and is kept really clean. ![Retro-style interior seating at Smile Hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date-04-rfkd8-900.webp) It's big enough to fit groups too. When I visited, there was actually a group reservation going on ~ ## Smile Hall menu and prices ![Smile Hall's frozen pork belly menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date-05-sov7r-900.webp) Here's the menu board. Frozen pork belly is ₩9,000 per serving (100g). There's also a new kkodeulsal (chewy pork jowl meat) menu — I highly recommend it (pyogo's pick!). For meals, there's doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), kimchi jjigae, and bibimmyeon (spicy mixed noodles). Perfect combo with naengsam! ![Set menu info including Smile Hall's frozen mixed set](https://img.superchart.com/images/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date-06-rr91n-900.webp) Ordering a set lets you try more varieties. Smile Hall was also running a review event at the time ~ Frozen mixed set ₩48,000 (2–3 people) / ₩95,000 (3–4 people), frozen texture set ₩60,000. ## What five servings of half kkodeulsal, half pork belly look like ![Basic table setting served on a tray at Smile Hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date-07-1f23e-900.webp) This is the basic table setting. It comes on a tray, which has a nice feel to it, right? Scallion salad, the house sauce, lettuce wraps, and even rolled egg all come as standard. ![Smile Hall's grill lined with foil](https://img.superchart.com/images/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date-08-7r7u2-900.webp) *The grill is lined with foil.* I ordered kkodeulsal and pork belly, half and half!! Five servings total, and it was plenty to fill both of us up. ![Frozen pork belly and kkodeulsal grilling on the pan](https://img.superchart.com/images/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date-09-1wc8f-900.webp) The owner grills the meat for you as much as he can manage. Since we were the first customers, he had time to grill it all the way through for us. (First time at a naengsam place where they grill it for you...) Grilled with a dash of pepper on top, it was seriously delicious ~ The seasoning was absolutely perfect. ![Grilled pork belly sprinkled with pepper](https://img.superchart.com/images/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date-10-1h75z-900.webp) Grilling it together with garlic scapes and kimchi is next-level delicious! ![Garlic scapes and kimchi grilling together on the pan](https://img.superchart.com/images/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date-11-1y7yu-900.webp) We also made wraps with the scallion salad. It's genuinely savory and delicious too. Overall, this place really knows how to cook ,,, ♥️ ![Smile Hall's new kkodeulsal menu item](https://img.superchart.com/images/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date-12-11s7j-900.webp) *Kkodeulsal* The pork belly is soft and just melts away, while the kkodeulsal has a springy texture you have to try — not chewy or tough at all. ## Are the bibimmyeon and doenjang jjigae worth adding? ![Smile Hall's bibimmyeon topped with egg and lettuce](https://img.superchart.com/images/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date-13-1iar4-900.webp) We ordered bibimmyeon. It's loaded with egg and lettuce. ![Mixed, chewy bibimmyeon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date-14-huytt-900.webp) The noodles were cooked to a nice chewy texture. Having bibimmyeon on the menu at a pork belly spot just feels so right, haha. ![Light-colored doenjang jjigae and rice at Smile Hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date-15-1kcfc-900.webp) And now, the star of the show... doenjang jjigae. It's the essential companion to pork belly, right? If the doenjang jjigae isn't good, I never go back — but Smile Hall's is the real deal ••• The color was so light it kind of surprised me, but the flavor is deep and so good, ㅠㅠ. I cleaned an entire bowl of rice with it ~ ## The verdict: Korean BBQ near the ballpark, and for a Sanho-dong group dinner Smile Hall nailed everything from the frozen pork belly to the meal menu. Having the meat grilled for us made the meal so easy and delicious. I drove so I couldn't drink, but next time I definitely want to have it with soju and beer mixed together! I'd recommend it as a great spot near the ballpark, and it's also perfect for a Sanho-dong group dinner! ## Where it is - Smile Hall Sanho Branch (스마일회관) - 18-1 Sanhobuk 17-gil, Mansanhappo-gu, Changwon, Gyeongnam, South Korea (1F) - 경상남도 창원시 마산합포구 산호북17길 18-1 1층 스마일회관 - 35.2204634, 128.5837643 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%8A%A4%EB%A7%88%EC%9D%BC%ED%9A%8C%EA%B4%80/@35.2204634,128.5837643,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@jagalchi-morning-tray/smile-hall-sanho-frozen-pork-belly-date/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt