Yeoju Korean restaurant near outlets for dakgalbi: Seorak Makguksu

I visited Seorak Makguksu Chuncheon Dakgalbi Yeoju IC Branch (설악막국수 춘천닭갈비 여주IC점), where you can enjoy charcoal-grilled dakgalbi and makguksu together in Yeoju.

The dakgalbi came partially cooked, and a staff member grilled it all the way through at our table, so we could eat comfortably. Neither the soy sauce nor spicy marinade was overly seasoned, and the chicken was tender too—so I’m going to introduce this Yeoju dakgalbi spot, which would also be nice for a family meal out. 👍

A dakgalbi restaurant close to Yeoju IC

Address: 483 Sejong-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do It is close to Yeoju IC, making it a convenient stop after visiting Yeoju Premium Outlets or Nam Yeoju CC.

Hours: 11:30–21:30 Break time: 15:30–16:30 Last order: 20:30 Regular closing day: Every Tuesday

There was also a large dedicated parking lot in front of the building, so parking was easy.

Plenty of seating and tablet ordering

Inside, the tables were generously spaced and the whole restaurant was clean.

There were lots of seats, so it looked well suited to family meals or group dining. Each table had a smoke-extraction system, so the smoke did not spread too much even while grilling charcoal dakgalbi.

You can order using the tablet placed at each table.

The signature dishes are charcoal-grilled spicy-marinated dakgalbi and charcoal-grilled soy-sauce dakgalbi. They also offer bibim makguksu, pine-nut broth makguksu, buckwheat pancakes, buckwheat kimchi dumplings, and doenjang jjigae.

Half spicy-marinated, half soy-sauce dakgalbi

We ordered one serving each of charcoal-grilled spicy-marinated dakgalbi and charcoal-grilled soy-sauce dakgalbi, then added bibim makguksu, doenjang jjigae, and a bowl of rice. It was hard to choose just one of the marinades, so we tried half and half.

The basic side dishes included cabbage salad, dongchimi (radish water kimchi), young-radish kimchi, and sauces.

You can take as many additional side dishes as you want from the self-service bar, where the wrap vegetables and small plates were neatly arranged too. It was convenient to be able to pick up more side dishes right away without having to call a staff member.

Table-side grilling for partially cooked dakgalbi

The dakgalbi comes partially cooked, and a staff member grills it all at the table until it is ready to eat.

They handled everything from adjusting the heat to turning it over, so it was really convenient—we could simply enjoy eating without worrying that it might burn. The dakgalbi, lightly infused with charcoal aroma, was not tough; it was moist and tender.

The spicy-marinated dakgalbi was sweet and spicy without being overly seasoned, so I kept reaching for it. The soy-sauce dakgalbi was not salty or excessively sweet either, making it easy to enjoy its clean flavor.

It was tasty on its own, but wrapping it in lettuce with garlic and pickled vegetables added a refreshing touch.

Both dishes were so good that it was hard to pick one, so if it is your first visit, I recommend ordering half soy sauce and half spicy marinade to try them both.

Bibim makguksu and doenjang jjigae together

The bibim makguksu (mixed buckwheat noodles) had a sweet-tangy seasoning that was mild rather than overpowering, making it perfect with the dakgalbi. Topping the noodles with a piece of dakgalbi brought the charcoal aroma and makguksu seasoning together really nicely.

The doenjang jjigae (soybean-paste stew) was savory, with tofu and vegetables inside.

Adding a bowl of rice and mixing it into the broth made for a filling, delicious extra treat.

Dakgalbi takeout discount event

There is currently an opening-event discount for takeout dakgalbi as well.

• 2 servings: ₩20,000
• 3 servings: ₩30,000
• 4 servings: ₩40,000

If you would like to enjoy the dakgalbi you tried at the restaurant at home too, the takeout event could be worth using. If you are looking for tender charcoal-grilled dakgalbi in Yeoju, or an easy place to eat near Yeoju Outlets, this is a good spot to stop by. The grilling service made the entire meal comfortable, and we enjoyed a generous spread from the spicy-marinated and soy-sauce dakgalbi to the makguksu.