Hoam-dong Korean BBQ in Chungju: whole-pig 1kg 66,000 won at Hanmaeum

Where is Hanmaeum Meat Restaurant Chungju Hoam branch, and where do you park?

Hanmaeum Meat Restaurant Chungju Hoam branch sits at 3 Hoamtoseong 4-gil, on the 2nd floor of a commercial building in Hoam-dong, an area with a lot of newly built apartment complexes. There was one reason it was especially easy to find: it's on the 2nd floor above a No Brand store.

The moment we got out of the car and saw the building, my parents said, "Let's grab groceries at No Brand after we eat." We came for meat and got a bonus grocery run — haha.

It's right in front of the Hoam-dong Community Center, so first-timers shouldn't have much trouble finding it. Since we were driving with my parents, parking is something I pay close attention to when picking a restaurant. You can use the building's parking lot, and there's also the community center's parking lot right in front, so there are options.

Inside Hanmaeum Meat Restaurant: the aging fridge and 3 private rooms

The Hanmaeum Meat Restaurant Chungju Hoam branch space was spacious with relatively generous gaps between tables, and I spotted 3 separate private rooms. Walking up to the 2nd floor and into the restaurant, the aged meats hanging right at the entrance caught my eye immediately. They're said to go through 144 hours of aging at 2℃, giving them their signature flavor and texture.

It looked like a good spot for anything from a family meal with parents to a larger gathering or work dinner. Overall the impression was tidy, and besides regular tables there were also seats set up to be comfortable for families.

When you're dining with your parents, how comfortable the seating is matters just as much as how the meat tastes. On that front, I was quite happy.

Menu and prices at Hanmaeum Meat Restaurant

The menu at Hanmaeum Meat Restaurant Chungju Hoam branch centers on aged pork and beef, with a variety of cuts to choose from.

The main prices were as follows:

• Whole pig 1kg — ₩66,000
• Half pig 500g — ₩38,000
• Whole beef 600g — ₩69,000
• Half beef 300g — ₩39,000
• Aged pork belly — ₩14,000
• Aged pork neck — ₩14,000
• Aged pork jowl — ₩16,000
• Aged outer skirt (gabrisal) — ₩15,000

and so on.

With so many cuts on offer I paused for a moment, but since I hadn't tried the meat here before, I decided to start with the whole pig set.

What comes with the meal: side dishes plus jjolmyeon

What I liked as much as the meat itself was the basic table setting at Hanmaeum Meat Restaurant Chungju Hoam branch. Side dishes including kimchi and bean sprouts came out along with steamed egg and soybean paste stew, and on top of that, a sweet-and-tangy jjolmyeon (chewy cold noodles) that woke up the appetite right away.

The chewy noodles coated in tangy sauce were great to eat before the meat was even on the grill, and once the meat was cooked, eating jjolmyeon alongside it helped cut through the richness. The other side dishes also went well as small additions wrapped with lettuce alongside the meat.

Whole-pig 1kg for 66,000 won: comparing the 4 aged cuts

What we ordered was the whole pig 1kg for ₩66,000. Since several cuts come out at once, it was great for trying a bit of everything with my parents.

Thickly sliced pork neck, pork belly, pork jowl, and outer skirt all came out together, and once spread out on one plate, the 1kg really felt like a lot.

Each cut had a different fat-to-lean ratio, so it was more fun to eat than sticking to just one type of meat the whole time. Especially since it was our first visit and we didn't know which cut would suit our taste, the assorted set made it easy to sample around.

Once the grill heated up, I put the thick pork neck on first. Since it was on the thicker side, I fully seared the outside before cutting it, and the inside was really juicy. On top of that, the heat output was great, almost like grilling over charcoal — the heat was amazing!

To me it had a flavor with an extra layer of savoriness at the finish compared to regular pork.

Rather than assuming aged meat is automatically special, it was more fun comparing the texture and the fat's savoriness cut by cut. The pork neck, being lean, was clean-tasting, while the pork belly's melting fat brought clear savoriness.

The pork jowl kept its distinctive chewy texture, and the outer skirt paired soft texture with savoriness nicely.

So rather than sticking to one cut, we went pork neck → pork belly → pork jowl → outer skirt in rotation, and it was delicious all the way through.

Angelica leaf wraps and free refills of soybean paste stew

Personally, what stuck with me most wasn't any single bite but my parents' reaction. They said the angelica leaves smelled so good and wrapped up bite after bite happily. That made me quietly proud.

On top of that, the soybean paste stew comes with unlimited refills! For families like ours looking to take our time eating meat with parents, or a three-generation family meal that includes a young child, the space and menu setup should work well.

Is Hanmaeum Meat Restaurant good with kids? Play room and baby chairs

Families visiting Hanmaeum Meat Restaurant Chungju Hoam branch with kids should also take note of the play room. There's a separate kids' space, plus baby chairs and kids' tableware prepared separately.

When a three-generation family eats out together, or when you're eating meat with a young child, a facility like this makes more of a difference than you'd think. For families moving around with both parents and kids, the spatial advantage feels even bigger.

One last thing surprised me on the way out: my kid and I are huge soccer fans, and it turns out this place is run by the older brother of soccer player Koo Ja-cheol! I was really surprised and happy about it. In my excitement I mentioned it and even took a commemorative shot of him trimming the meat — haha.

Final verdict on Hanmaeum Meat Restaurant in Hoam-dong, Chungju

• Spacious restaurant with private rooms, comfortable for dining with parents
• Whole pig 1kg letting us enjoy pork neck, pork belly, pork jowl and outer skirt in one go
• Generous basic table setting with jjolmyeon, steamed egg and soybean paste stew
• A self-serve bar of lettuce wraps you can take as much as you need
• Fragrant angelica leaf wraps my parents especially loved
• A kids' play room and baby facilities handy for families with children
• Unlimited soybean paste stew you can enjoy as much as you like with your meat order

Next time I visit with my parents, I plan to try the whole beef set. If you're looking for a good Korean BBQ restaurant in Hoam-dong, Chungju, that works for parents and kids alike, why not stop by?