Jangan-dong Korean BBQ with simmering doenjang stew: Anhung Galbi
In short
Anhung Galbi Main Branch (안흥갈비 본점) is a pork rib restaurant on Janghan-ro near Jangan-dong intersection in Dongdaemun, Seoul. On a weekend evening just after the dinner rush, we sat on the first floor, grilled 2 servings of pork ribs, kept the doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) simmering beside napa cabbage and radish salad, and finished with bibim naengmyeon and mul naengmyeon (spicy and chilled-broth cold noodles). Anhung Galbi's marinade is neither too sweet nor too bland, so the pork ribs should please everyone at a family dinner.
Good to know
- Restaurant
- Anhung Galbi Main Branch
- Address
- 153 Janghan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
- Location
- On the main road near Jangan-dong intersection, close to Korea Hospital
- What we ordered
- Pork ribs (2 servings)
- Other menu items
- Saeng galbi (unmarinated ribs), LA galbi, rice and noodle meals
- Included with the meal
- Doenjang stew, dessert naengmyeon cold noodles (one per diner)
- Side dishes
- Yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab), shredded green onion, radish salad, napa cabbage
as written by the visitor on Aug 8, 2026
Recommended pork ribs for a weekend evening in Jangan-dong
Every weekend, somehow a specific dish comes to mind as a reward for surviving the week. This time there was no hesitation — pork ribs — so I headed to Anhung Galbi Main Branch in Jangan-dong. This wasn't my first visit either; I keep coming back whenever pork ribs are on my mind. The taste is always satisfying and the side dishes are so good that it's a genuinely solid choice for a family meal out. I ate well again this time, so let me walk you through the visit in detail.
Location and parking access at Anhung Galbi Main Branch
Anhung Galbi Main Branch is located at 153 Janghan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea, near the Jangan-dong intersection close to Korea Hospital. You can get there by public transit, but going by bus or car was much more convenient than the subway.
It sits right on the main road, so it's easy to spot as you pass by, and even first-time visitors shouldn't have trouble finding it. Access by car is decent too, which makes it an easy pick for a family dinner out.
Weekend evening atmosphere and first-floor seating
I visited Anhung Galbi Main Branch this time a little after the peak of weekend evening hours. Having been here a few times before, I walked in feeling right at home.
It being the weekend, customers kept streaming in — a pretty striking sight. It reminded me again why so many people think of Anhung Galbi Main Branch first when it comes to pork ribs in Jangan-dong.
There were families dining alongside larger group gatherings, and honestly, you could feel from the atmosphere alone why it's such a popular spot for family dinners.
I was seated on the first floor that day, and since it was close to closing time, I ordered right away. The tables were spaced generously too, so we could enjoy the meal comfortably without feeling cramped.
Menu lineup and complimentary dessert noodles
The signature dish at Anhung Galbi Main Branch is, of course, pork ribs. But there's also raw galbi, LA galbi and more, so it was easy to order to taste. There's a separate rice meal menu too, so it seems like a fine option for a full meal even if you're not in the mood for grilled meat.
What I liked most was that ordering meat comes with complimentary dessert naengmyeon (cold noodles), served according to the number of diners. Having the meal flow naturally from meat to a proper ending made the whole experience feel complete.
Basic side dishes and a doenjang stew that keeps simmering
The basic side dishes had exactly that old-school pork rib restaurant feel I remember from years back. Seasoned crab, shredded scallion, radish salad and more were all laid out neatly, pairing well with the meat.
Personally, I liked most that napa cabbage came alongside everything. Wrapping the meat in cabbage together with radish salad was such a great combination.
And the complimentary doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) deserves a mention too. It's kept simmering throughout the meal, so it stays hot until the very end — that made it even more satisfying.
Two servings of pork ribs — how was the seasoning?
As usual, I ordered two servings of pork ribs. It was enough to fill two people up comfortably, with no sense of it being too little.
Taking a bite of the ribs once they were browned nicely, I immediately remembered why I keep coming back.
The seasoning wasn't too sweet, but it wasn't bland either — a flavor that anyone, young or old, can eat comfortably. Especially for family meals with older relatives, this is the kind of seasoning that's unlikely to be disliked, which made it even more satisfying.
For me, the tastiest combination was still putting the ribs on napa cabbage and wrapping it up together with radish salad. Taking a full bite, the juicy meat and crisp texture worked together so well that I kept reaching for more.
To wrap up the meal, we also had the complimentary bibim naengmyeon and mul naengmyeon. The portion was just right for a dessert, making it a nice, clean way to cleanse the palate after the meat. The noodles tasted good enough too, more than satisfying alongside the pork ribs.
Why I keep coming back for pork ribs in Jangan-dong
Anhung Galbi Main Branch is a pork rib restaurant that never disappoints, no matter how many times I visit. So when people around me ask for a good pork rib spot in Jangan-dong, this is the first place that comes to mind.
It's a comfortable setting whether for a family dinner, a weekend evening meal, or a visit with friends. Above all, the meat quality is consistent and the side dish spread is good, making it the kind of place you think about again after just one visit. If you're looking for good pork ribs around Jangan-dong, Anhung Galbi Main Branch is well worth a visit.
Where it is
153 Janghan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 동대문구 장한로 153
