# Gangseo Korean restaurant for 7-rib galbitang: Ihwajeong

- By Jaeun (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-lunch-stamp/)
- Written Sep 12, 2026
- Updated Sep 13, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was supported by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-lunch-stamp/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-lunch-stamp/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/index.md)

## In short

Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok-Balsan Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gangseo, Seoul, serving grilled ribs and galbitang. Three friends enjoyed the ₩19,000 galbitang with seven meaty ribs, rich broth, and complimentary pear sherbet. Verdict: a pricey but generously meaty lunch worth having again.

## Good to know

- **Premium nourishing galbitang**: ₩19,000
- **Group seating**: Appears able to accommodate groups of about 40
- **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00 (last order 20:30)
- **Parking**: Free parking available
- **Dessert**: Complimentary pear sherbet available on request
- **Review event**: Omija ade with a Naver review

*as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026*

I was planning to meet friends who had returned to Korea after spending quite a while in Canada. Since it had been a long time since they had been in Korea, they said they wanted Korean food, so the three of us looked for somewhere we could have lunch comfortably and catch up. That is how I found Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok-Balsan Branch. The restaurant looked neat, had meal options such as galbitang (beef short-rib soup), and also had pork ribs that kids would enjoy. This time, we went for lunch with friends first, thinking it would be nice to come back with our families if it was good. Since it had only recently opened, I was curious what this new rib restaurant would be like too.

![Exterior of the newly opened Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-01-1wfpb-625.webp)

![Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga near Balsan Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-02-tjio6-828.webp)

## A polished interior unlike a typical rib restaurant

Because of the name “Galbi Myeongga,” I expected a somewhat cozy, traditional rib restaurant. But once I stepped inside, everything from the entrance to the dining room was so clean and sophisticated that it felt like walking into an upscale Korean set-menu restaurant.

![Clean, sophisticated entrance to the rib restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-03-wkdxc-829.webp)

![Restaurant interior resembling an upscale Korean set-menu restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-04-s5aej-784.webp)

The dining areas were divided along a hallway, with tables arranged inside each section. Rather than having all the tables together in one large hall, the partially separated spaces made it comfortable to talk with friends over a meal. Our side had floor-to-ceiling windows looking outside too, which made it feel open. There were quite a few seats even in one room, so it looked suitable not only for family meals but also for group gatherings of around 40 people.

![Spacious dining area divided into separate sections](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-05-rusm1-900.webp)

![Seats with floor-to-ceiling windows at Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-06-1sl79-874.webp)

![Room seating suitable for group gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-07-1urkc-828.webp)

## A menu with everything from grilled meat to galbitang

Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga had plenty of meat dishes centered on ribs. There were Korean beef fresh ribs, marinated beef king ribs, and marinated grilled pork, while meal options included galbitang, doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew), mul naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in broth), and bibim naengmyeon (spicy mixed cold noodles). We came for lunch that day, so each of us ordered the Premium Nourishing Galbitang.

![Premium Nourishing Galbitang table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-08-1n6qj-966.webp)
*Table setting*

![A bowl of ordered Premium Nourishing Galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-09-b6cxf-1200.webp)
*Ordered menu: Premium Nourishing Galbitang*

![Galbitang table setting ordered for lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-10-iob27-496.webp)

## Premium Nourishing Galbitang that made ₩19,000 make sense

Galbitang is not exactly a cheap meal, but ₩19,000 is still on the higher side. When I ordered, I thought it was a little pricey for galbitang. But once the food arrived and I tasted it, I understood why it cost that much.

![Premium Nourishing Galbitang topped with ginseng](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-11-8ub02-900.webp)
*Each galbitang also comes with a piece of ginseng*

I counted as I ate, and there were seven large rib bones with thick meat attached. With galbitang, it can be disappointing when there are only a few pieces of meat, or when there are so many glass noodles that the broth disappears quickly. Here, the glass noodles were in a reasonable amount, and there was a generous topping of thinly sliced egg.

![Galbitang with sliced egg and ribs](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-12-1pi8u-900.webp)

![Galbitang generously filled with rib meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-13-b9seb-717.webp)

More than anything, there was really a lot of meat. It was tender too, so it came away from the bones easily. They also gave each person their own set of scissors and tongs to cut the ribs. (Such thoughtful owner sense!!) Since everyone could cut their meat with their own tongs and scissors, it was convenient even when eating together with several people.

The broth had a deep meat flavor and was seasoned just right, making it great with rice. Honestly, I was not extremely hungry that day. But as I ate the rib meat and added rice to the broth, I suddenly found myself finishing an entire bowl of rice. By the end, it felt less like I had eaten a bowl of galbitang and more like I had had a very generous meat meal.

Especially considering that this was galbitang ordered as a meal at a rib restaurant, it felt properly made, like galbitang from a restaurant that specializes in it. My friends also said the galbitang was delicious and the restaurant was neat, so they wanted to return for a family meal next time. My kids love pork ribs too, so I wanted to come back with my family for grilled meat next time. It may feel a little expensive based on the price alone, but with this amount of meat, the tender texture, and the rich broth, I think I would happily pay this price again.

## The side dishes went well with the galbitang too

When the side dishes first came out, the selection itself did not seem especially unusual. But after trying them one by one, the basic sides were quite tasty too.

![Basic side dishes served with galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-14-1rrr7-800.webp)

The cheongpomuk muchim (seasoned mung bean jelly) in particular was dressed with perilla oil, giving it a lovely nutty aroma. Baek kimchi (white kimchi), kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi), and more came with it and paired nicely with the galbitang.

## Complimentary pear sherbet after the meal

After finishing the meal, you could order pear sherbet for free if you wanted. It came separately in a small bowl, topped with apple mint. We had not even ordered grilled meat that day, just galbitang for our meal, so I almost felt bad that they even included dessert for free.

Finishing galbitang with cold, refreshing pear sherbet was a great match. It was not just a simple dessert either; it came out beautifully, as if we had ordered dessert at a café, which made it even better.

![Complimentary pear sherbet after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-15-s25c7-900.webp)

![Pear sherbet topped with apple mint](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-16-10397-966.webp)

## We also received omija ade through the review event

They were also running a Naver review event, so we joined in. You could receive an omija ade (five-flavor berry sparkling drink) for writing a Naver review, and the presentation was quite pretty. With omija’s distinctive color, ice, and garnish, it came out like a drink ordered separately at a café.

![Omija ade from the review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-17-5mxpd-782.webp)

![Omija ade with ice and garnish](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-18-1tnod-693.webp)

![Omija ade enjoyed after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal/balsan-galbitang-healthy-meal-19-csfix-753.webp)

After our meal, we had the pear sherbet and then drank the omija ade while the three of us kept chatting. Usually, after lunch, we leave the restaurant and look for a café, but it was a little past lunchtime that day, so the restaurant had a more relaxed atmosphere. Thanks to that, it was nice to stay seated and talk a little longer after eating.

## Next time, grilled meat with the kids

That day, the three of us moms ate galbitang, but the menu also had marinated grilled pork that kids would enjoy. The staff were kind throughout our meal, and it looked like they grill the meat dishes for you. When I go eat meat with kids, I have to feed them while grilling too, which gets hectic, so having it grilled for us would be convenient for a family meal as well. So next time, I am planning to come with the kids and try the pork ribs too.

## Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga basic information

- Hours: Daily 11:00–22:00 (last order 20:30)
- Parking: Free parking available

## Where it is

- Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok-Balsan Branch (이화정 갈비명가 마곡발산점)
- 1F, Unit 1, 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 강서구 강서로54길 42 1층 1호)
- 서울특별시 강서구 강서로54길 42 1층 1호
- 37.5588685, 126.8410224
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%ED%99%94%EC%A0%95%20%EA%B0%88%EB%B9%84%EB%AA%85%EA%B0%80%20%EB%A7%88%EA%B3%A1%EB%B0%9C%EC%82%B0%EC%A0%90/@37.5588685,126.8410224,17z

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