Duck BBQ near Siheung Gaetgol Park for parents' dinner: Grill Duck

Grill Duck Hangari Barbecue (그릴덕 항아리바베큐), near Starfield Bucheon, is a duck restaurant that's great for taking your parents. Romi's Attic travel vlog starts now, where we record the moment and remember it by taste!

My parents said they had no appetite and no energy, so yesterday evening I took them out for duck to boost their stamina. Today's place is Grill Duck Hangari Barbecue, near Starfield Bucheon. You can enjoy charcoal raw duck and seasoned jumulleok (stir-fried marinated meat) in one meal, and lots of families seemed to come here. I'll go through everything from the menu to parking to the interior.

Why is duck considered a stamina food in Korea?

Why is duck known as a food for restoring your strength?

Duck is known to be rich in unsaturated fatty acids and high in protein, so it's seen as a good ingredient for replenishing energy. Its mild flavor makes it easy to eat, and since people of all ages enjoy it, it's a popular choice for family meals.

Where is Grill Duck Hangari Barbecue in Siheung?

Grill Duck Hangari Barbecue is well placed for anyone looking for a duck restaurant near Starfield Bucheon.

It's also close to Siheung Gaetgol Ecological Park, the Lotus Theme Park and Bucheon Nature Ecological Park, so it was a nice spot for a meal after a day out.

Is parking easy at Grill Duck Hangari Barbecue?

There's a large private parking lot behind Grill Duck Hangari Barbecue. With so much space, coming by car or as a family was no burden at all.

Exterior and the clay-jar barbecue setup

Grill Duck occupies a standalone building.

It's connected to a main road and has a big sign, so even first-timers can find it easily.

On one side of the yard you can see the actual clay-jar barbecue facility. I didn't get to see the cooking process, which was a shame.

Interior: high-back chairs and well-spaced tables

Opening the door of Grill Duck Hangari Barbecue, a wide, tidy space opens up.

The high-back chairs naturally separate the spaces, so we could eat comfortably.

The wood and white interior makes the place feel bright, and the seats are spaced generously. The window seats get lots of sunlight and have a lovely mood.

What's at the Grill Duck self-serve bar?

The self-bar, roughly in the middle of the restaurant, has fresh ssam vegetables, plus chili peppers, garlic and ssamjang (seasoned dipping paste) to go with the meat,

and plenty of side dishes and sauces. Disposable aprons, scissors and tongs are set out separately too, which was convenient during the meal.

Grill Duck Hangari Barbecue menu and prices

Grill Duck Hangari Barbecue uses only 100% domestic raw duck and Hanjong (Korean pork) sows. The menu is split into grilled dishes and soups.

• Raw duck 800g, duck jumulleok, bulgogi: ₩53,000 for a whole duck / ₩27,000 to add half a duck
• Duck dori-tang, duck soup: ₩55,000 whole / ₩35,000 half
• Hangari barbecue ₩18,000
• Hanjong sow pork belly ₩17,000

There's a wide range of duck dishes, meals and add-on (sari) items, so you can pick to your taste. The half-and-half set, with both raw duck and jumulleok, is reportedly popular with families. We ordered half-and-half duck too, and it was great to get mild raw duck and spicy jumulleok in one go.

I hear it was featured in the Matseulrang Guide on SBS Biz's 'Life Magazine Chamjoeun Haru', and looking at the menu, I could see why so many people come.

Half-and-half duck: charcoal raw duck and free clear duck soup

At Grill Duck we started by grilling the raw duck from the half-and-half.

Just watching it cook slowly over the strong charcoal made my mouth water. I couldn't taste any gamey smell, and the mild flavor left an impression.

It's good wrapped in lettuce and also goes well on top of rice.

A clear duck soup comes free, and its rich broth looked good for mixing with rice. A free duck soup that soothes you all the way down — I was moved!!! If you're looking for duck near Starfield Bucheon, this is a taste you'll enjoy.

Seasoned duck jumulleok and fried rice cooked by staff

The duck jumulleok suited my taste better.

The meat and vegetables are stir-fried together in a savory red sauce, and the texture was nice.

There are rice cakes and potatoes in it too, so picking through it is half the fun!!

It also went well with a casual drink with my dad.

And of course the finish is fried rice. When you order it, the staff stir-fry it for you.

They fry the leftover jumulleok, sauce and seaweed flakes together, and it made a great closing meal. I was already full, but my spoon kept going. If you eat the duck jumulleok, do try the fried rice too^^

Verdict: Grill Duck for a restorative dinner with parents

Grill Duck Hangari Barbecue is the place that comes to mind when you want a relaxed meal with family near Starfield Bucheon.

• Half-and-half duck with raw duck and jumulleok in one meal
• Large, convenient private parking lot
• Tidy self-bar full of fresh ssam vegetables
• Spacious, pleasant room that's good for visiting with parents
• Charcoal-scented duck jumulleok and fried rice for a filling meal