# Asan Korean restaurant with charcoal seokgalbi and monkfish fritters - By Dogyeong (https://superchart.com/en/@ordering-coffee/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Asan, Chungnam - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@ordering-coffee/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@ordering-coffee/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/index.md) ## In short Dongbaek Seokgalbi Asan Main Branch is a Korean restaurant on Chungmu-ro in Asan, Chungnam. My friend and I ordered beef seokgalbi for two, with fried monkfish, potato pancake, neat side dishes, and doenjang-jjigae. Verdict: a wonderfully composed meal for a family dinner or gathering. ## Good to know - **Address**: Unit 102, 100 Chungmu-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea (충남 아산시 충무로 100 102호) - **Hours**: Tuesday–Sunday, 11:00–21:00 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Regular closing day**: Every Monday - **Parking**: Free dedicated parking behind the building - **Private rooms**: 4 - **Ordered**: U seokgalbi (U.S. beef), ₩38,000 × 2 servings - **Ordered**: Doenjang-jjigae, ₩4,000 - **Weekday lunch**: Seokgalbi set meals available *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* ## Location and interior of Dongbaek Seokgalbi Asan Main Branch ![Location guide for Dongbaek Seokgalbi Asan Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-01-wsemn-900.webp) Dongbaek Seokgalbi Asan Main Branch is about a five-minute drive from Onyangoncheon Station. It is also close to the Asan Onyang Express Bus Terminal and sits at the Gwongok-dong Museum Intersection, so it is quite easy to get to. ![Location near Dongbaek Seokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-02-12k34-900.webp) There is a dedicated free parking lot beside the building, so I could visit without worrying about parking. ![Dedicated free parking lot at Dongbaek Seokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-03-1i6fa-900.webp) Once I entered the first floor of the building, Dongbaek Seokgalbi was easy to find. The interior felt warm and was very tidy overall. The tables were generously spaced, too, which was nice because I did not have to pay attention to the next table. ![Interior and private rooms at Dongbaek Seokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-04-1d58q-900.webp) There are also four private rooms, making it perfect for a family meal or gathering. It is a great Korean set-menu restaurant to bring your parents to. ## Seokgalbi set-menu offerings ![Dongbaek Seokgalbi menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-05-1opj9-900.webp) ![Dongbaek Seokgalbi menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-06-14wqs-900.webp) Seokgalbi (marinated beef short ribs grilled and served on a stone plate) is the signature dish, served as a Korean set-style table spread with several dishes. The dishes included in the spread can be ordered separately, and beyond seokgalbi, there are à la carte dishes and course meals suited to formal occasions. > U seokgalbi (U.S. beef) ₩38,000 × 2 servings > Doenjang-jjigae ₩4,000 At weekday lunch, you can order a seokgalbi set meal at a really good value. The U seokgalbi I ordered is offered for weekday dinner and weekends. ## Neatly arranged side dishes We made a reservation before visiting, so the side dishes and sauces were already set on the table. ![Side dishes set on a reserved table](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-07-1g1be-900.webp) ![Neat side dishes and sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-08-1rfib-900.webp) ![Side dishes in the seokgalbi table spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-09-u3iq5-900.webp) Every side dish was neatly plated on pretty dishes. There was also a good variety of ssam (wrap) vegetables. ![A variety of ssam vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-10-159ew-900.webp) ![Lettuce salad and seasoned shredded scallions](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-11-efwex-900.webp) A lettuce salad with a nutty dressing and seasoned shredded scallions also arrived. ## Fried monkfish and the seasonal pancake of the day ![Fried monkfish and seasonal pancake in the table spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-12-a92pr-900.webp) I already thought the complimentary side dishes were excellent, and then the dishes in the set spread began arriving one by one. ![Fried monkfish served as part of the table spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-13-1f2pg-900.webp) I tried the fried monkfish first. It had just come out of the fryer, so it was warm and incredibly crisp. ![Freshly fried, crisp monkfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-14-zv8pd-900.webp) It was actually my first time trying fried monkfish. It contained boneless monkfish, whose flesh was mild and pleasantly chewy. I liked it enough that I wanted to order another serving. ![Fried monkfish with boneless monkfish meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-15-70g1y-900.webp) A seasonal pancake is served with the fried monkfish, and on this day it was gamja-jeon (potato pancake). ![Potato pancake with seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-16-z0lj6-900.webp) It had a little seaweed, like parae, mixed in, and the potato pancake was chewy and nutty. Everything was so good even before the main seokgalbi appeared that I became more and more excited. ## U seokgalbi grilled over charcoal ![U seokgalbi grilled over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-17-1lvrn-900.webp) The seokgalbi is grilled over charcoal as soon as an order comes in. A solid-fuel flame is lit beneath the plate, so you can keep it warm as you eat. Once the seokgalbi arrived, the table that had seemed spacious was filled without a gap. ![U seokgalbi with rib bones](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-18-rt44d-900.webp) There were two rib bones, and I was surprised by how large they were. Thick meat clung to the bones, and I cut it with scissors. It separated easily, and its chewy texture was so appealing. ![Grilled seokgalbi with garnishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-19-1et59-900.webp) Because it arrives fully cooked, it was so convenient to eat without the trouble of grilling meat myself. I cut it into smaller, bite-size pieces. Along with the ribs, shishito peppers, garlic, and king oyster mushrooms came grilled as garnishes, so they were great to eat together. The seokgalbi was sending up little wisps of steam! It was beautifully browned over charcoal and looked absolutely delicious. I tried the ribs on their own first; I was happy that the seasoning was not overpowering, and the meat was tender rather than tough. ![Golden-browned charcoal-grilled seokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-20-1ywq9-900.webp) The seokgalbi was a total rice thief! A spoonful of rice topped with seokgalbi and spicy pa-kimchi (green onion kimchi) was an absolutely wonderful combination. ![Seokgalbi with rice and green onion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-21-10tku-900.webp) ![A seokgalbi ssam wrap combination](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-22-1xl05-900.webp) Since I love making ssam wraps, I combined the seokgalbi with all kinds of ingredients. The seokgalbi itself was delicious, so it went well with everything. ## Doenjang-jjigae for the meal The doenjang-jjigae (soybean paste stew) arrived bubbling away in an earthenware pot! It contained several big pieces of tofu, plus enoki mushrooms, onion, king oyster mushrooms, and a generous variety of ingredients. ![Doenjang-jjigae with tofu and mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-23-103fg-900.webp) With the seokgalbi there, I finished a bowl of rice in no time! The doenjang-jjigae in between bites was perfect, too. ![A meal spread of seokgalbi and doenjang-jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim-24-ah3de-900.webp) ## Where it is - Dongbaek Seokgalbi Asan Main Branch (동백석갈비 아산본점) - Unit 102, 100 Chungmu-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea (충청남도 아산시 충무로 100 102호) - 충청남도 아산시 충무로 100 102호 - 36.7897127, 127.00729 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8F%99%EB%B0%B1%EC%84%9D%EA%B0%88%EB%B9%84%20%EC%95%84%EC%82%B0%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@36.7897127,127.00729,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@ordering-coffee/asan-dongbaek-seokgalbi-sangcharim/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt