# Charcoal-grilled jokbal near Yeonsinnae Station, Seoul: Gwihanjokbal - By Haein (https://superchart.com/en/@napkin-margin-seoul/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Eunpyeong, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary store visit as sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@napkin-margin-seoul/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@napkin-margin-seoul/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/index.md) ## In short Gwihanjokbal Yeonsinnae is a jokbal (braised pig's trotter) and bossam restaurant on Yeonseo-ro 29-gil in Eunpyeong, Seoul, near Yeonsinnae Station. The regular jokbal was mild and tender with no gamey smell, and the charcoal-grilled jokbal ordered alongside it carried a smoky flavor that cut the richness, with a generous portion of makguksu (chilled buckwheat noodles). Gwihanjokbal Yeonsinnae works just as well for a date as for a dinner with coworkers. ## Good to know - **Location**: 20-14 Yeonseo-ro 29-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, 1F (near Yeonsinnae Station) - **Dishes tried**: Jokbal, charcoal-grilled jokbal, makguksu, rice balls - **Seating**: Spacious, also suitable for group dinners *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* The sky's looking so autumn-y and the weather makes it hard to stay home~~ I went to Gwihanjokbal, a Yeonsinnae favorite, on a weekday. The weather's been so nice it feels like the perfect day for an outing^^ It's not far from Yeonsinnae Station, which is great, and I was really craving jokbal that day so it tasted even better^^ Wondering where to go and what to eat?? I didn't have to think twice. The taste of jokbal matters, but so does whether it's boiled cleanly without any gamey smell, and whether the lean meat and fat are well balanced~ After tasting it, I understood why people come looking for Gwihanjokbal^^ ![Exterior of Gwihanjokbal Yeonsinnae in Yeonsinnae, Seoul](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-01-dofgh-1200.webp) ## Inside Gwihanjokbal Yeonsinnae: atmosphere and seating I found a great spot for a date~~ Gwihanjokbal Yeonsinnae has a spacious, pleasant layout. It'd also be perfect for a group dinner!! I wanted to eat the moment I walked in!! ![Interior view of Gwihanjokbal Yeonsinnae](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-02-y5259-966.webp) ![Table seating at Gwihanjokbal Yeonsinnae](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-03-9xmpt-966.webp) > Let's take a look at the menu board^^ ![Menu board at Gwihanjokbal Yeonsinnae](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-04-1fw10-966.webp) ![Full spread of jokbal on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-05-1lj7q-966.webp) ## How does the jokbal taste? Mild, with no gamey smell Ta-da~~ We had the jokbal first, and the glossy shine on it made my mouth water before I even took a bite. One piece was chewy without being too tough, and the lean meat part was soft and tender to chew — great texture. ![Close-up of glossy jokbal plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-06-179xm-966.webp) In particular, I barely noticed the gamey smell jokbal can sometimes have — it was mild but had a subtle savoriness that kept me reaching for more. ![Close-up of the mild, clean jokbal meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-07-1w79s-966.webp) Jokbal is delicious plain, but dip it lightly in salted shrimp or eat it wrapped with garlic ssamjang and it's a whole different flavor. Placing a piece of jokbal on lettuce with garlic and eating it as a wrap, all sorts of flavors came together in my mouth — really delicious!! ![Lettuce wrap with jokbal and garlic](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-08-1qzfb-966.webp) ## How big is the makguksu portion? Can't have jokbal without makguksu, right? The makguksu at Gwihanjokbal Yeonsinnae comes in a big portion and is chewy and delicious!! ![A generous bowl of makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-09-1x7nk-966.webp) The portion of makguksu is huge, right?? ![Makguksu and jokbal served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-10-p6xw8-966.webp) If jokbal alone feels like not enough, order bossam (boiled pork wraps) alongside it and share — makes for an abundant spread!! I had a lovely date for two. ![Jokbal spread enjoyed by two people](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-11-e0yej-966.webp) Want to have a cool drink and feel good about it?? Then I recommend Gwihanjokbal. ![Jokbal served with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-12-1qpr4-966.webp) ![Side dish of shredded radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-13-1btby-966.webp) The shredded radish side dish was delicious too, it disappeared fast.. To really taste makguksu at its best~~ have it together with jokbal!! Enjoy!! ![Makguksu noodles mixed and ready to eat](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-14-1ln3p-966.webp) ![Jokbal sliced into bite-sized pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-15-mts5z-966.webp) ![A bite combining jokbal and makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-16-1gkhl-966.webp) Everything's cut into good bite-sized pieces. The sweet and tangy makguksu freshens up and elevates the flavor of the jokbal even more. ![Close-up of the sweet and tangy makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-17-1imvw-966.webp) ![Table spread combining jokbal and makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-18-1ky0o-966.webp) ## What is the charcoal-grilled jokbal like? While on the date someone joined us, so we ordered the charcoal-grilled jokbal too^^ It was full of smoky char flavor and delicious^^ ![Charcoal-grilled jokbal at Gwihanjokbal Yeonsinnae](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-19-1ihih-966.webp) ![Plate of charcoal-grilled jokbal with smoky char](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-20-l8tqy-966.webp) ![Close-up of a piece of charcoal-grilled jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-21-1e7if-966.webp) A completely different flavor from the regular jokbal — I'd recommend it to anyone who loves smoky char!! The chewy, tender texture that's classic jokbal was still there, but the charcoal aroma spreading in my mouth was really great. I felt like it cut through the richness and kept me eating, a satisfying but not-too-heavy flavor. If you love that smoky char taste, I recommend it^^ ![Table spread full of smoky charcoal-grilled jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-22-13h16-966.webp) You can see the smoky char all over it in the photos, right?? If you're looking for a good spot for dinner and drinks with friends or coworkers in the evening, I recommend this place!! ![Jokbal table set up for evening drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-23-udbgy-966.webp) ## Add the rice balls for a filling meal Rice balls are another menu item you can't skip^^ ![Rice balls enjoyed alongside jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal-24-rb7zk-966.webp) With the rice balls, it was a perfect combination^^ I found a truly satisfying meal^^ I've bookmarked it as a great spot for a date, and a great spot for a group dinner. Now that the hot summer's over, if you're looking for something delicious to eat this cool autumn, I recommend Gwihanjokbal in Yeonsinnae. ## Where it is - Gwihanjokbal Yeonsinnae (귀한족발 연신내점) - 20-14 Yeonseo-ro 29-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 1F - 서울특별시 은평구 연서로29길 20-14 1층 - 37.6197083, 126.9188646 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B7%80%ED%95%9C%EC%A1%B1%EB%B0%9C%20%EC%97%B0%EC%8B%A0%EB%82%B4%EC%A0%90/@37.6197083,126.9188646,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@napkin-margin-seoul/guihan-jokbal-yeonsinnae-charcoal/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt