Janghanpyeong beef restaurant that packs leftovers in ice: Ilbeonji

This post is about my visit to Ilbeonji Jeongyuk Sikdang, a well-known spot near Janghanpyeong Station. I've actually been to the Dolgoji branch twice already haha, but this was my first time at the Janghanpyeong location. It turned out to be so kind, clean, and generous with portions that I left completely satisfied, so here's the story.

At the table next to us, about 20 guys were having a company dinner, which made me trust the place even more... they really give you a ton of meat, so go in with an appetite!

Getting to Ilbeonji near Janghanpyeong Station: parking and valet

It looks like Ilbeonji Jeongyuk Sikdang has its main branch near Suyu Station, plus locations in Dolgoji and Janghanpyeong. There's parking right in front of the Janghanpyeong branch too. That day there happened to be a group dinner going on... so the lot was completely full. They handle valet right away though, so you can drop off your car with no hassle.

• Ilbeonji Jeongyuk Sikdang Janghanpyeong Branch / 18 Janghan-ro, 1st floor, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
• Hours 11:00 - 22:00
• 1-minute walk from Janghanpyeong Station / about 330 square meters
• Group dinners / free corkage

The interior is listed at about 330 square meters, and it really is spacious with such a great sense of openness that it's comfortable even seated in a big group.

There's a good-sized self-serve corner, and right next to it staff slice the meat fresh on the spot! Being a butcher restaurant, the meat is generous and genuinely cheap.

Ilbeonji Jeongyuk Sikdang Janghanpyeong Branch menu prices

• Big beef set (600g+600g / 1.2kg) ₩85,000 — sirloin + chuck flap tail + skirt + rib meat + flat iron + beef belly
• Small beef set (450g+450g / 900g) ₩69,000
• Beef chuck flap tail (180g) ₩20,000
• Beef rib meat (180g) ₩19,000
• Beef ribeye (180g) ₩18,000
• Beef skirt (180g) ₩18,000
• Beef brisket (chadolbaegi, 180g) ₩18,000
• Hanwoo ribeye (180g) ₩40,000
• Hanwoo beef tartare, one plate (150g) ₩23,000
• Hanwoo brisket (150g) ₩24,000
• Whole pork set (450g+450g / 900g) ₩69,000 — fresh pork belly + fresh pork neck + fresh pork jowl + beef belly
• Fresh pork belly (180g, domestic) ₩15,000
• Fresh pork neck (180g, domestic) ₩15,000
• Fresh pork jowl (180g, domestic) ₩19,000
• Grilled cheese ₩10,000
• Rice bowl ₩1,000 / Rice ball ₩3,000 / Extra mushrooms ₩2,000
• Cold noodles ₩8,000 / Spicy cold noodles ₩8,000
• Soju ₩5,000 / Beer ₩5,000 / Cheongha ₩6,000 / Makgeolli ₩5,000 / Soft drinks ₩2,000

The self-serve corner is unlimited. Lettuce, onions, garlic, ssamjang (dipping paste), kimchi, pickled vegetables, and more!

Is the ₩69,000 small beef set enough for two?

Since it was just the two of us, we ordered the small beef set, cold noodles, and one bowl of rice — and even had meat left over to take home!

Included as standard: doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), shredded green onion, vegetables, pickled onions, kimchi, macaroni salad, and pickled chili peppers!

₩8,000 cold buckwheat noodles with ice flakes on top

I ordered the cold noodles knowing they'd go down so easily alongside the meat, and the icy shaved ice on top was delicious.

They're tasty wrapped up with the meat too, so I really recommend ordering the cold noodles!

Beef belly first, then the rest into the doenjang jjigae

The small beef set arrived really quickly. Sirloin, chuck flap tail, skirt, rib meat, flat iron, and beef belly. Doesn't the color look so fresh? We actually have a set order we like to follow when we grill here.

First, we grill the beef belly lightly and eat it bite by bite. My husband likes to put it over a spoonful of rice, while I like it with shredded green onion! The rest of the beef belly goes straight into the doenjang jjigae.

Add in the cheongyang chili peppers they give you, sliced thin, along with some mushrooms, and it's genuinely delicious.

It's a spicy doenjang jjigae, so it's really good eaten with the meat. And they keep refilling the broth, so you can eat comfortably and as much as you like.

Grill the sirloin, chuck flap tail, and flat iron to your liking and it just melts in your mouth.

I love wrapping it up in vegetables like this, and since there's no need to hold back on refills, you can eat as much as you want — there's a reason this place near Janghanpyeong Station has a reputation for great value.

Leftover beef packed to go with ice at Ilbeonji

We ended up with meat left over and were wondering what to do... then noticed a sign saying they'll pack up leftovers for you. I asked right away, and they packed it neatly with ice inside — how great is that? I really, really love this kind of service... hehe.

That's the story of my husband and me visiting this excellent beef restaurant during my pregnancy! If any of you find yourselves near Janghanpyeong Station, I highly recommend stopping by.