# Pyeongtaek charcoal galbi vs neck galbi, ₩19,000: Ihwajeong

- By Gyuri (https://superchart.com/en/@shared-bowl-record/)
- Written Sep 6, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi
- Sponsored: This story was written based on a complimentary store visit.
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## In short

Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi is a charcoal-grilled marinated galbi restaurant on Manse-ro in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi. On a friend's recommendation, this writer came for dinner and paid ₩2,000 more for the ₩19,000 galbi instead of the mokjeonji pork neck galbi, grilling it over charcoal with a doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) on the side. With a high gable-roof ceiling, a self-bar and individual ventilation at every table, Ihwajeong suits family dinners and larger group gatherings.

## Good to know

- **Galbi price**: ₩19,000
- **Menu options**: The galbi costs ₩2,000 more than the mokjeonji pork neck galbi
- **Hours**: Open year-round with no break time
- **Self-bar**: Vegetables and side dishes, help yourself
- **Seating**: Long central table for groups, sofa-style seats with backrests, glass folding doors to divide private rooms
- **Ventilation**: Individual exhaust system at every table
- **Address**: 1662 Manse-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
- **Price reference**: ₩19,000 ≈ $14 · ₩2,000 ≈ $1.5 (2026-09-15)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026*

A friend told me about a charcoal galbi place in Pyeongtaek and suggested we have dinner there. This friend takes good restaurants seriously enough that I always trust their recommendations, so I was looking forward to it.

## Inside Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi: layout and seating

Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi runs year-round with no break time, so it's easy to drop by whenever. Located on Manse-ro in Pyeongtaek, the restaurant has a spacious, open interior thanks to its gable-roof ceiling.

![Exterior and entrance of Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi in Pyeongtaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-01-17hpe-966.webp)

Walk in and the high gable-roof ceiling immediately gives a sense of openness. A skylight at the center of the ceiling lets in soft natural light,

![Dining hall with high gable-roof ceiling and skylight](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-02-1s057-966.webp)

and the overall interior, with warm wood tones and a clean modern style, feels upscale. A long table for groups sits neatly at the center, while one wall has comfortable sofa-back seating. Glass folding doors can section off private rooms, making it a great choice for gatherings, and individual exhaust

![Group long table and seating with glass folding doors](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-03-1sorf-966.webp)

ventilation systems are connected at every table, making it a standout Pyeongtaek pork galbi restaurant where you can eat in comfort.

## Menu prices and the self-bar

Looking at the menu at Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi, the price difference between mokjeonji (pork neck) galbi and the proper galbi cut is only ₩2,000. It's a rich meat menu at a reasonable price point.

![Menu board and price list at Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-04-1ugm1-966.webp)

![Close-up of the menu board listing meat dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-05-1559c-966.webp)

If you want to fully enjoy the rich juiciness and tender texture that proper charcoal galbi delivers,

![Store signage showing pork galbi menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-06-19s9v-966.webp)

I'd strongly recommend paying the extra ₩2,000 for the ₩19,000 galbi.

![Self-bar corner for vegetables and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-07-ag40c-966.webp)

On top of that, there's a well-stocked self-bar where you can help yourself freely to fresh vegetables and clean side dishes, so nothing feels lacking

![Fresh vegetables and banchan laid out at the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-08-rjxh5-1200.webp)

throughout the meal.

## Pork galbi on the charcoal and the doenjang jjigae, visually

The pork galbi we ordered at Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi stood out for its thick cut of meat scored with tight crosshatch cuts so the marinade soaked in deep. Golden-browning charcoal pork galbi and savory doenjang jjigae anchored the dinner spread.

![Plate of raw seasoned pork galbi with crosshatch scoring](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-09-125a8-966.webp)

![Pyeongtaek Manse-ro pork galbi, ₩2,000 more than the pork neck cut, at Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-10-1jxb7-966.webp)

Lay the meat over the red-hot charcoal under the grill grate and the heat and smoke coat it with a subtle smoky flavor as it browns. As it cooks, the surface glistens with moist marinade and juice, and cut into bite-size pieces, it comes out golden outside and tender inside — mouthwatering stuff.

![Pork galbi browning nicely on the charcoal grill grate](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-11-fb6oa-966.webp)

The doenjang jjigae that goes well alongside it catches the eye with steam rising from the earthenware pot and a subtly reddish, savory broth color.

![Steaming earthenware pot of doenjang jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-12-ufefp-966.webp)

Big chunks of tofu, sweet zucchini, scallion, onion, and plenty of meat go in, and when you scoop up the solids with a spoon,

![Doenjang jjigae with tofu, zucchini, and meat scooped up](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-13-1fc0x-966.webp)

moist, rich meat and vegetable juices come pouring out.

## How was the galbi?

The seasoned galbi at Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi had a sweet-and-salty special marinade soaked well into the thick meat. Honestly, everything tastes good grilled over charcoal.

![Seasoned galbi grilling over charcoal with the table spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-14-1py82-966.webp)

The galbi, turned and grilled until golden in the marinade, had that sweetish flavor where the sauce and meat

![Pork galbi cooking as marinade and meat blend together](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-15-1j4s7-966.webp)

came together perfectly. The sweet-and-salty special marinade was well soaked into the thick meat, and with the charcoal aroma added, it had that addictive quality where you keep reaching for more without ever getting tired of it.

![Charcoal-grilled seasoned galbi cut into bite-size pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-16-tdgfc-966.webp)

The doenjang jjigae we ordered as a side was textbook — that savory, umami-packed flavor unique to a proper Korean BBQ restaurant.

![Doenjang jjigae served alongside the galbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-17-kih4e-966.webp)

Addictive and rich with umami, packed with meat, it made for a perfect pairing alongside the galbi — a real Pyeongtaek pork galbi specialty.

## Who is this for

Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi is a place I'd highly recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy carefully made seasoned galbi in a spacious, comfortable setting. With group tables available, it's a top pick for family dinners, company get-togethers, and all kinds of group gatherings.

![Wide view of the spacious hall suited to family meals and gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice/pyeongtaek-charcoal-pork-ribs-menu-choice-18-q4vii-966.webp)

With its high ceiling and wide-open windows giving a real sense of openness, it'll deliver a satisfying, no-regrets evening to anyone wanting a pleasant dinner without feeling cramped, or diners hoping to experience proper Pyeongtaek pork galbi.

## Where it is

- Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi (이화정 숯불돼지갈비)
- 1662 Manse-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- 경기도 평택시 만세로 1662
- 37.0174385, 127.1159253
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%ED%99%94%EC%A0%95%20%EC%88%AF%EB%B6%88%EB%8F%BC%EC%A7%80%EA%B0%88%EB%B9%84/@37.0174385,127.1159253,17z

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