# Korean lunch in Danyang, black garlic rice: Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap

- By Garam (https://superchart.com/en/@one-dish-daejeon/)
- Written Sep 12, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Danyang, Chungbuk
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@one-dish-daejeon/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@one-dish-daejeon/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/index.md)

## In short

Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap is a Korean restaurant near Danyang Gugyeong Market in Danyang, Chungbuk. An opening-time visit brought tender boiled pork, black garlic rice, rich gangdoenjang, and black garlic makgeolli without a wait. Verdict: a memorable, hearty Korean lunch in Danyang.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 9 Dojeon 2-ro, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea (충북 단양군 단양읍 도전2로 9)
- **Hours**: 10:30–20:00
- **Break time**: 14:30–16:00
- **Last order**: 19:20
- **Signature dishes**: Squid, spicy pork, and boiled pork ssambap
- **Review event**: One complimentary bottle of makgeolli with a receipt review

*as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026*

![Cover image introducing a visit to Danyang black garlic ssambap](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-01-1h7yx-966.webp)

I recently took a late-summer vacation to Danyang~! While planning the trip, the food I most wanted to try was black garlic. I was looking for a good place near Danyang Gugyeong Market and had a hard time choosing because there are so many famous spots nearby, but I ultimately picked Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap, which is also listed in the Blue Ribbon Survey 🧄

![Travel meal image showing the choice of Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-02-bsov4-1200.webp)

## Arriving at Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap at opening time

Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap is at 9 Dojeon 2-ro, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do. Hours are 10:30–20:00, with a break from 14:30–16:00 and last orders at 19:20.

As you would expect from a popular restaurant near Danyang Gugyeong Market, I saw so many reviews saying there is always a long line and that waiting is essential, so I made a point of arriving right at the 10:30 a.m. opening time.

![Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap visited at opening time](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-03-1lhlz-900.webp)

Thanks to that, I got in straight away without waiting! Haha

![Entering Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap without waiting](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-04-147kq-900.webp)

They also run a second location nearby called “Black Garlic Barley Rice,” you know? I am a total Korean-food person, so I really agonized over the two places, but after looking through reviews, I got hooked by the glossy-looking boiled pork and finally chose the ssambap.. 😋

![Image about choosing between black garlic barley rice and ssambap](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-05-userr-900.webp)

## A full set of black garlic boiled-pork ssambap

There were three signature types of ssambap (rice and wraps): squid, spicy pork, and boiled pork. They all looked delicious, so I hesitated for a moment, but I was curious about the combination of boiled pork and black garlic, so I ordered the black garlic boiled-pork ssambap.

![Ordered black garlic boiled-pork ssambap](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-06-1lz1c-900.webp)

Before long, eight neatly arranged side dishes arrived along with fresh, colorful wrap vegetables.

![Wrap greens and eight basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-07-1azus-900.webp)

![Neatly arranged ssambap side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-08-19yjp-900.webp)

None of the side dishes were overly seasoned—they were all just right, so I kept reaching for them. The crunchy mumallaengi (dried shredded radish) was especially memorable; it was absolutely perfect on top of the mild boiled pork.

![Dried shredded radish side dish served with boiled pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-09-1td97-900.webp)

Even the doenjang-jjigae (soybean-paste stew) that came with the meal was a delight 🥹

![Doenjang stew filled generously with ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-10-1g81u-900.webp)

Even though it is served as part of the meal, the earthenware pot was generously filled with ingredients.. The broth was deep and savory, making it perfect with rice 👍

![Savory doenjang stew enjoyed with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-11-kt8uv-900.webp)

### Receipt review event

![Receipt review event information](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-12-1pmzw-900.webp)

If you take part in the receipt review event, you can receive a complimentary bottle of makgeolli. If you visit, I definitely recommend joining the event and enjoying it as a delicious drink with your meal.

The main boiled pork was cooked beautifully—moist, tender, and without any unpleasant pork smell.

![Moist and tender boiled pork main dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-13-7m2w9-900.webp)

Above all, the house garlic sauce generously poured over the pork was the real kick. It brought out garlic’s subtle sweetness and made the pork’s savory juices taste even cleaner.

![Boiled pork with house garlic sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-14-10v23-900.webp)

The gangdoenjang (thick soybean-paste dip) served alongside it was a special treat too! The little shovel-shaped spoon was adorable, haha.

![Gangdoenjang and a shovel-shaped spoon](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-15-lttwe-966.webp)

Unlike regular ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste), it was not aggressively salty. Softly mashed tofu gave it a nutty, mild flavor, so even adding a generous spoonful to a wrap never felt heavy.

![Mild gangdoenjang made with tofu](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-16-1rlef-900.webp)

![Gangdoenjang and side dishes for wraps](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-17-ko0kj-900.webp)

## The wonderfully chewy black garlic rice I loved most

And what impressed me most was this black garlic rice. The rice was so wonderfully sticky that its texture was incredibly chewy.. It was so delicious!!

![Sticky black garlic rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-18-tcw74-900.webp)

With every bite, a subtle black garlic aroma came through, and it was full of savory depth even when I chewed the rice on its own without meat. I opened up a fresh leaf of wrap greens and made a big wrap with pork, ssamjang, dried radish, and sliced raw garlic—such a burst of flavor in my mouth.

![A wrap made with boiled pork and fresh greens](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-19-1i485-900.webp)

## Black garlic makgeolli with the boiled pork

The black garlic makgeolli I ordered because I thought it would pair well with the pork also got an immediate taste!

![Black garlic makgeolli ordered with boiled pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-20-qgx2v-900.webp)

I was a little worried that the garlic aroma might be too strong or taste cloying, but once I tried it, it went down so cleanly! The garlic’s gentle bite was balanced by subtle sweetness and nuttiness, making it an easy drink that anyone could enjoy. It felt like a refreshing palate cleanser after the pork, so it was ideal as a meal accompaniment.

![Black garlic makgeolli with a clean finish](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-21-1a8vh-900.webp)

## Final thoughts

> From the main boiled pork and house sauce to the black garlic rice, gangdoenjang, and clean-tasting makgeolli, this was a thoroughly satisfying lunch with nothing missing. I could completely understand both why it received a Blue Ribbon and why the lines are so long. If you are planning to visit Danyang Gugyeong Market, I strongly recommend stopping by for this neat and delicious black garlic ssambap!

![The finish of a lunch at Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch/danyang-black-garlic-pork-lunch-22-1io23-966.webp)

## Where it is

- Danyang Heukmaneul Ssambap (단양흑마늘쌈밥)
- 9 Dojeon 2-ro, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea (충청북도 단양군 단양읍 도전2로 9)
- 충청북도 단양군 단양읍 도전2로 9
- 36.9834592, 128.3702286
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8B%A8%EC%96%91%ED%9D%91%EB%A7%88%EB%8A%98%EC%8C%88%EB%B0%A5/@36.9834592,128.3702286,17z

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