# Pohang grill house family dinner: crab doenjang jjigae at Neolpanji - By Namu (https://superchart.com/en/@past-the-counter/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Pohang, Gyeongbuk - Sponsored: This is a review written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@past-the-counter/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@past-the-counter/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/index.md) ## In short Neolpanji Pohang Yeongildae Branch is a grill house serving pre-grilled makchang (beef intestine) and aged ogyeopsal (thick pork belly) directly across from Yeongildae in Pohang. A family dinner here came to six servings of mixed meat at 10,900 won per serving, plus a small doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) with a whole blue crab in it and bowls of rice, eaten at window seats thrown wide open like an outdoor patio. The makchang had no off smell and the pork belly was thick and juicy, making Neolpanji a place worth returning to on the next Pohang trip. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Mon–Fri and Sun 17:00–24:00 / Sat 17:00–01:00 - **Address**: 1st floor, 210 Samho-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do - **What we ordered**: Pre-grilled makchang, aged ogyeopsal (pork belly), small doenjang jjigae, rice - **Meat price**: 10,900 won per serving for every meat item (ordered 6 servings mixed) - **Review event**: Leave a receipt review for free muksabal (chilled jelly noodle soup) or sulbap (rice with broth) - **Location**: Directly across from Yeongildae; one minute down a small alley to the beach - **Price reference**: ₩10,900 ≈ $7.9 (2026-09-21) *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ![Meat grilling on the tabletop at Neolpanji Pohang Yeongildae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-01-g4cr8-1200.webp) ![Dinner table setup at Neolpanji Pohang Yeongildae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-02-fgqdd-900.webp) Every trip really does end best with food. Pohang is a place I visit often — it's close to where I live, and with that wide-open sea view, I go often whether it's for swimming or fishing. This time the restaurant we went to was friendly as a baseline, but the savory makchang (grilled beef intestine) and juicy, dripping samgyeopsal (pork belly) made for a really satisfying dinner. Here's my honest review of Neolpanji, a BBQ restaurant near Yeongildae in Pohang. ## Neolpanji Pohang Yeongildae Branch: hours and how to find it - 🕒 Mon–Fri, Sun: 17:00–24:00 - 🕒 Sat: 17:00–01:00 (next day) - 🏠 Address: 210 Samho-ro, 1st floor, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea ### Outside the restaurant ![Retro signboard exterior of Neolpanji across from Yeongildae](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-03-q0o5k-m-900.webp) It's located directly across from Yeongildae, and the retro, hip signboard really stands out. After eating at Neolpanji, just a one-minute walk down a side path takes you to this view. The sea at Yeongildae fading into the evening was beautiful. I'd definitely recommend a walk by the water after your meal here! ## Neolpanji's open-window seats that feel like eating outdoors ![Open-window, patio-like seating at Neolpanji](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-04-oktaa-900.webp) This open-window, patio-like seating is something you can only enjoy in this season — the windows are wide open, so less meat smell clings to your clothes, and you get a bonus feeling of eating outdoors. ![View of the indoor tables at Neolpanji Pohang Yeongildae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-05-2g7pn-900.webp) ![Interior with round tables at Neolpanji](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-06-1d3zy-m-900.webp) ![Square table seating arrangement at Neolpanji](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-07-rzaw2-900.webp) ![Cozy interior atmosphere inside Neolpanji](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-08-tk3on-900.webp) It's not a huge BBQ place, but it has quite a few tables and a cozy interior. With both round and square tables, there's fun in picking your spot. Overall, the inside gives off a comfortable feeling. ![Neatly arranged interior view of Neolpanji](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-09-1naoq-m-900.webp) It's run by young male owners, and they're extremely friendly. The interior has character and the layout is clean. ## Neolpanji menu and prices: 10,900 won per serving ![Menu board at Neolpanji Pohang Yeongildae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-10-fcmz1-900.webp) ![Menu board listing meat dishes and prices at Neolpanji](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-11-135eo-900.webp) ![Menu board showing meal items at Neolpanji](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-12-kbl6a-900.webp) ![Drink and side menu board at Neolpanji](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-13-k0ie9-900.webp) ![Menu sign posted on the wall at Neolpanji](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-14-1m7wy-900.webp) We ordered grilled makchang, aged pork belly, a small doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), and rice. All the meat menu items are ₩10,900 per serving, and we ordered a mix totaling six servings. ![Sign for the receipt review event offering mukbap or sulbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-15-1ejc1-900.webp) The receipt review event benefit is pretty generous — you get either mukbap (buckwheat jelly) or sulbap (rice with makgeolli). Definitely worth claiming, right? ## Side dishes and wrap vegetables at Neolpanji ![Side dishes at Neolpanji including pickled onion and dried radish strips](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-16-17bd1-900.webp) Here's the side dish spread: sauces for dipping the meat, pickled onions, dried radish strips, bracken fern and bean sprouts to grill alongside the meat, baek-kimchi (white kimchi), rice cake, and green onion. ![A plate of fresh green lettuce wraps and green onion salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-17-147uh-900.webp) The fresh lettuce wraps, sliced green onion salad, and vegetables were all vividly green and fresh. They also give you makjang (spicy dipping sauce) and peppers for dipping the makchang — add as much as you like to cut the richness and get a touch of spice. ![Pre-cooked makchang and aged pork belly on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-18-1oehy-900.webp) When the meat arrives, a staff member puts it on the grill first and explains how to eat it. They also add plenty of vegetables to grill alongside, along with myeolljeot (fermented anchovy sauce). The plump, pre-cooked makchang gives off a savory smell with zero unpleasant odor. And look at the color and freshness of the aged pork belly — it looks absolutely delicious. ![Doenjang jjigae with a whole crab inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-19-112o9-900.webp) ![Crab doenjang jjigae broth with tofu and potato](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-20-1keh3-900.webp) ## Doenjang jjigae with a whole blue crab in it The doenjang jjigae comes with one whole crab inside. It's not flavored with seasoning — just one spoonful of the broth and you can taste the crab's natural umami. It's also packed with fresh tofu, potato, onion, and other vegetables. ![Crispy grilled makchang from Neolpanji](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-21-1p0rl-900.webp) ![Makchang and pickled onion wrapped in lettuce](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-22-rpwcs-900.webp) ## How do the pre-grilled makchang and aged pork belly taste? The pre-cooked makchang cooks quickly. I like it grilled nice and crisp like this. It's not chewy at all — soft and savory. This place really knows how to do makchang. I put a piece on a lettuce leaf with some pickled onion — one wrap! Total happiness, all the day's fatigue just melts away. ![Thick aged pork belly cooking on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-23-9j80g-900.webp) The thick pork belly sizzled away on the grill too. Since it was quite thick, they sliced it a bit thinner for us. ![Aged pork belly from Neolpanji sliced into bite-sized pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang-24-1rdur-900.webp) The kids actually ate more of the pork belly than the makchang — it's juicy and tender, and even the skin part isn't tough. The owner showed us a trick: dip it in the special sauce and coat it in soybean powder — apparently that's the best way to eat it. I tried it too, dipping generously in the sauce for a bite. Compared to eating it plain, the flavor really comes alive and the juiciness comes through even more. ## Is Neolpanji worth a family dinner in Pohang? In an area like Yeongildae, lined with restaurants and heavy competition as befits a bustling neighborhood, this is a genuinely tasty and friendly spot. The side dishes were all clean and neat, nothing you'd want to skip, and the meat itself was high quality and delicious — the kind of place that makes you want to come back on your next trip. I'd recommend it for a date, a family dinner out, or as a stop on your travel itinerary. That was Neolpanji, a Pohang restaurant near Yeongildae. ## Where it is - Neolpanji Pohang Yeongildae Branch (널판지 포항영일대점) - 210 Samho-ro, 1st floor, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea - 경상북도 포항시 북구 삼호로 210 1층 - 36.0570834, 129.377535 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%84%90%ED%8C%90%EC%A7%80%20%ED%8F%AC%ED%95%AD%EC%98%81%EC%9D%BC%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@36.0570834,129.377535,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@past-the-counter/pohang-yeongildae-neolpanji-pork-belly-makchang/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt