# Grilled pineapple and pork skin at Gwangju Korean BBQ Sangnok Hoegwan - By Sodam (https://superchart.com/en/@roast-and-rice/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangju, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a visit sponsored by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@roast-and-rice/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-5d81/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@roast-and-rice/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-5d81/index.md) ## In short Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch is a charcoal-grilled pork restaurant on Hoean-daero in Taejeon-dong, Gwangju, Gyeonggi. The order was dwaeji-hanguen (a one-geun assorted pork platter), doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) and bibimbap, with pineapple from the self-serve corner grilled over the charcoal and thin seasoned pork skin at the end. Between the smoky charcoal flavor, the self-serve side dishes and a free slushie for dessert, Sangnok Hoegwan is worth a second visit. ## Good to know - **Location**: 350-6 Hoean-daero, 1F, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do - **Hours**: Mon–Sat 13:30–24:00, Sun 12:30–24:00 - **Parking**: Dedicated lot in front of the restaurant - **How to order**: Tablet ordering at every table - **Ordered that day**: Dwaeji-hanguen (assorted pork), doenjang jjigae, bibimbap, pork skin - **Side dishes**: Basic set, then refills at the self-serve corner (pineapple and vegetables included) - **Dessert**: Self-serve slushie *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* Today I'm bringing you my review of Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch, a charcoal-grilled pork restaurant I visited recently in Gwangju, Gyeonggi! Lately, when I'm craving good meat, I find myself drawn to places where you grill over real charcoal and get that proper smoky flavor, rather than a regular BBQ spot. I was in the Taejeon-dong area and looking for good meat, so I searched around and ended up at Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch. They have all kinds of menu items here, not just pork — there's seafood too, so it seemed like a good spot for a group where everyone can pick according to their taste. ## Where is Sangnok Hoegwan Taejeon Branch, and what are the hours and parking? Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch is located at 350-6 Hoean-daero, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do. Hours are Monday to Saturday 13:30–24:00, and Sunday 12:30–24:00. There's a dedicated parking lot right in front, so it was convenient to drive there. ![Exterior of Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-01-1dfbc-900.webp) ![Area around the entrance of Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-02-1xh69-900.webp) The restaurant was spacious and clean. It looked like a great spot for family meals or a work dinner too. ![Spacious, clean interior seating at Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-03-mbym8-m-900.webp) Every table has a tablet for ordering, which made it really easy and convenient. ![Tablet ordering screen at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-04-372xu-900.webp) ![Menu viewed on the tablet at Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-05-1ssot-900.webp) ## Side dishes and the self-serve corner, pineapple included Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch sets out a basic array of side dishes first, and you can grab extras from the self-serve corner. I liked being able to just take as much as I needed. ![BBQ table set with basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-06-1lvkt-900.webp) ![Self-serve side dish corner at Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-07-ai8sv-900.webp) ![Side dishes and vegetables prepared at the self-serve corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-08-en5le-900.webp) There was a self-serve corner where you could grab whatever side dishes you needed. While browsing it, I discovered pineapple, which surprised me — that's something different from other BBQ places. Besides that, there were other side dishes and vegetables that looked great to eat alongside the meat. ![Plate of side dishes and pineapple brought from the self-serve corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-09-2tjg4-900.webp) ![Dwaeji-hanguen (assorted pork) placed on the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-10-1mre9-1200.webp) ## Ordering dwaeji-hanguen, doenjang jjigae and bibimbap, grilled over charcoal We ordered dwaeji-hanguen (an assorted pork platter), doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), and bibimbap (mixed rice with vegetables) that day. Once we ordered, they set up the charcoal fire on the table — and honestly, charcoal grilling really has that special fun of cooking the meat yourself right over the fire. As soon as the meat hit the grill, the sizzling sound and delicious smell filled the air, and it kind of felt like we were camping and grilling meat outdoors haha. Dwaeji-hanguen is literally a platter with several different cuts of pork together, so it was nice being able to try a variety of parts. Above all, the quality of every piece of meat was really good. Grilled golden brown over charcoal, it looked like it would taste amazing. ![Various pork cuts cooking over the charcoal fire](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-11-1jkr9-900.webp) ![Golden-brown charcoal-grilled pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-12-cw7eo-900.webp) ### How were the bibimbap and doenjang jjigae at Sangnok Hoegwan? The bibimbap we ordered alongside was really delicious too! It came packed with various seasoned vegetables, so we got to enjoy a lot of different ingredients together, and paired with the meat it felt light yet satisfying. The doenjang jjigae had that solid, dependable flavor, which went well with the meat too. Having a spoonful of rice dipped in hot doenjang jjigae along with a piece of meat — you really can't skip doenjang jjigae at a BBQ place, haha. ![Bibimbap with seasoned vegetables and doenjang jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-13-1vqca-900.webp) ![Doenjang jjigae served alongside the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-14-pdt67-900.webp) ![Bibimbap with a piece of grilled meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-15-1kx6v-900.webp) Each cut had a slightly different texture, so it was fun trying a piece of each one, and I liked being able to enjoy a variety of parts instead of just eating one cut the whole time. Grilling over charcoal especially gave the meat a subtle smoky flavor, making it taste even richer. The meat itself was delicious, but the whole atmosphere of grilling over charcoal made it feel even better. ![Pork grilled with a smoky charcoal flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-16-i1jsz-900.webp) ![Various cuts of charcoal-grilled pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-17-ojw5h-900.webp) ![Close-up of meat cooking over the charcoal fire](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-18-1704j-900.webp) ![Charcoal-grilled pork eaten in a lettuce wrap](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-19-1turz-900.webp) Maybe because the meat quality was so good, the texture and meaty aroma were great the whole time we ate. Really, good-quality meat tastes amazing no matter what you eat it with, haha. Sangnok Hoegwan has such a varied menu that I wanted to try other dishes next time — especially since they have seafood too, not just pork, so I'm planning to work through the items we didn't get to try this time on my next visit. ![Pineapple placed on the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-20-z1hun-900.webp) ![Grilled pineapple and meat together on the grill plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-21-k7h1z-900.webp) ## Grilling the pineapple over the charcoal fire The pineapple from the self-serve corner at Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch is tasty even plain, but when I grilled it lightly over the charcoal, the sweet-tart flavor came out even more, and it paired surprisingly well with everything, haha. Eating meat continuously can get a bit greasy, but grabbing a piece of grilled pineapple here and there really refreshed my palate. ![Thin seasoned pork skin](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-22-gxmsy-900.webp) ![Charcoal-grilled pork skin with soybean powder](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-23-1v8fm-900.webp) ## Finishing with thin seasoned pork skin and a dessert slushie We finished with pork skin. I personally prefer thin pork skin, and Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui uses the thin variety, so the texture was wonderfully chewy. Best of all, since it was already seasoned, dipping it in soybean powder made it savory and really delicious! ![Dessert slushie served after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-24-1kue1-900.webp) Once we finished eating, they had a self-serve slushie ready for dessert. Little touches like that from the owner make you want to come back again. If you're looking for good meat to eat in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, drop by Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch, where you can enjoy a variety of pork with that signature charcoal smoky flavor! We finished our meal happily that day, from the dwaeji-hanguen to the bibimbap and doenjang jjigae. Between the fun of grilling over charcoal and the wide variety of menu items, this was a Gwangju spot I'd love to visit again 🐥 ## Where it is - Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch (상록회관 연탄구이 태전점) - 350-6 Hoean-daero, 1F, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 광주시 회안대로 350-6 1층 - 37.3842394, 127.2363542 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%83%81%EB%A1%9D%ED%9A%8C%EA%B4%80%20%EC%97%B0%ED%83%84%EA%B5%AC%EC%9D%B4%20%ED%83%9C%EC%A0%84%EC%A0%90/@37.3842394,127.2363542,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@roast-and-rice/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-charcoal-grill-5d81/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt