# Cheongju pork belly restaurant with a minari set: Sanjang Samgyeop - By Bomi (https://superchart.com/en/@jeju-morning-receipt/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jeju-morning-receipt/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jeju-morning-receipt/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/index.md) ## In short Sanjang Samgyeop Main Branch is a pork belly restaurant on Baekbong-ro in Bongmyeong-dong, Cheongju, where the meat is grilled on a cast-iron cauldron lid. The minari (water dropwort) fresh pork belly set brings thick-cut pork belly grilled with Cheongdo minari, kimchi, bean sprouts and mushrooms, plus a daechang jjaglagi (beef intestine stew) included in the set — enough to fill two adults. Sanjang Samgyeop Main Branch is open until 2am, which makes it an easy pick for a late dinner after work. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1st floor, 193 Baekbong-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do - **Hours**: Daily 16:00 - 02:00 - **Parking**: Available in the alley and streets near the restaurant - **What I ordered**: Minari fresh pork belly set (includes daechang jjaglagi) - **Signature menu**: Cauldron-lid fresh pork belly with minari and mushroom set *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* Today I'm introducing a Bongmyeong-dong, Cheongju favorite: Sanjang Samgyeop Main Branch. ## Where is Sanjang Samgyeop Main Branch and when is it open? - Location: 193 Baekbong-ro, 1st floor, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - Hours: Daily 16:00 - 02:00 - Parking: Available in alleys and streets near the restaurant ## The exterior: a corner ground-floor spot on Baekbong-ro The exterior of Sanjang Samgyeop Main Branch caught my eye first with a hefty wood-toned sign that suits the name "sanjang" (mountain lodge). It sits on the first floor of a corner spot on the main Baekbong-ro street, so it was easy to find even from a distance. ![Wood-toned sign exterior of Sanjang Samgyeop Main Branch on a Baekbong-ro corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-01-1wi82-1200.webp) ![Exterior view of Sanjang Samgyeop Main Branch in Bongmyeong-dong, Cheongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-02-tmu1g-900.webp) ## Inside Sanjang Samgyeop: well-ventilated tables Walking in, the atmosphere was cozy but tidy. The ventilation system was solid, so it never got smoky or smelled heavily of grilled meat — quite pleasant. The tables were also spaced generously apart, making it comfortable to chat and eat. ![Tidy interior seating at Sanjang Samgyeop Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-03-1dzau-900.webp) ![BBQ restaurant interior with generously spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-04-1bulj-m-900.webp) ## Signature menu and the side dishes that come with it The signature menu at Sanjang Samgyeop Main Branch is, without question, the pork belly grilled on a cast-iron pot lid. Fresh raw pork belly is the base, and the set piled generously with fragrant minari and mushrooms seemed to be the popular choice. ![Basic side dish spread at Sanjang Samgyeop Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-05-1qxqw-900.webp) ## What I ordered: the minari fresh pork belly set We ordered the minari pork belly set. Once the big cast-iron pot-lid griddle heated up, thick-cut fresh pork belly, seasoned bean sprouts, kimchi, and plenty of crisp fresh Cheongdo minari were laid out generously on the table. ![Minari pork belly set with fresh pork belly and Cheongdo minari](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-06-1mwrc-900.webp) ![Cast-iron pot-lid griddle with the minari pork belly set](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-07-265zf-900.webp) Once the griddle reached the right temperature, we put the pork belly on first. The fat-to-meat ratio was well balanced, and the juices bubbled up gently on the surface. Grilling the well-fermented kimchi and bean sprouts in the pork fat pooling below made the smell irresistible, haha. ![Fresh pork belly grilling on the pot lid with kimchi and bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-08-1u9az-900.webp) ![Kimchi and bean sprouts cooking in pork fat](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-09-1fhok-900.webp) ### How to grill the minari: wilt it only lightly The pork came out beautifully browned. We piled on plenty of fresh green minari and cooked it just until slightly wilted. If you cook it too long, the crisp texture and subtle aroma of minari disappear, so the trick is to lightly sear it just enough to pick up a touch of the meat's fat. ![Minari piled onto golden-browned pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-10-11al9-900.webp) ![Lightly wilted grilled minari with pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-11-1rqiy-900.webp) ### How did the pork belly taste? First I tried a piece of well-cooked pork belly dipped only in salt. There was no gamey smell, just clean flavor, crispy outside and tender inside, filling my mouth. Next I piled on plenty of grilled minari with ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste). The refreshing aroma unique to minari cleanly cut through the richness of the pork belly, so there wasn't a moment I got tired of it. ![A piece of pork belly dipped in salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-12-1egyj-900.webp) ![Pork belly wrap topped with grilled minari](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-13-t5gyr-900.webp) The combination of the restaurant's own signature scallion salad and a touch of pungent wasabi wrapped into a bite was also excellent. The kimchi grilled alongside had the lively tang of aged kimchi, pairing beautifully with the pork. The king oyster and enoki mushrooms, sizzled crisp in the fat, added a chewy texture too, so my chopsticks never stopped moving. ![King oyster and enoki mushrooms grilled alongside the pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-14-sg40l-900.webp) ### Portion size and the daechang jjaglagi stew The portion of meat included in the set was generous, plenty for two adults to eat until full. The griddle stayed hot for a long time, so even the last bite stayed warm — very satisfying. I understood why my friends recommended this as a Bongmyeong-dong, Cheongju favorite. The daechang jjaglagi (grilled beef intestine stew) included in the set was also really delicious. ![Daechang jjaglagi included in the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-15-1yugj-900.webp) ![Bubbling daechang jjaglagi in an earthenware pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly-16-1vfgf-900.webp) ## Sanjang Samgyeop Main Branch in one line > A hot-plate grill specialist where the savory richness of thick pork belly and the freshness of minari stay in perfect harmony from start to finish ♡. ## Final verdict on Sanjang Samgyeop Main Branch This was a place with an excellent balance of juicy, quality meat and fresh ingredients. It's open late, so it's easy to visit after work without rushing, and the friendly service and pleasant environment made for a hearty, satisfying meal. If you're looking for a proper Korean BBQ spot, this is worth adding to your Bongmyeong-dong, Cheongju list. ## Where it is - Sanjang Samgyeop Main Branch (산장삼겹 본점) - 193 Baekbong-ro, 1st floor, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - 충청북도 청주시 흥덕구 백봉로 193 1층 - 36.6494706, 127.4570696 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%82%B0%EC%9E%A5%EC%82%BC%EA%B2%B9%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@36.6494706,127.4570696,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@jeju-morning-receipt/sanjang-samgyeop-bonjeom-cheongju-minari-pork-belly/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt