Retro Guwol-dong BBQ with drum tables and under-seat storage: Euljiro

On the weekend I went with my friends to Euljiro Charcoal Grill Guwol Branch (을지로 연탄구이 구월점), a super popular BBQ spot in Guwol-dong right now! I love nostalgic pojangmacha (street tent bar) vibes and meat grilled over charcoal, so I went in with big expectations, and the atmosphere and the food were both perfect. I knew I had to introduce it on my blog. Today I'll go through the location, the menu, and my honest review of the 'pork hangeun' (a 600g pork platter) I actually ate!

Where is Euljiro Charcoal Grill Guwol Branch in Guwol-dong?

Euljiro Charcoal Grill Guwol Branch is at 18 Inha-ro 507beon-gil, Namdong-gu, Incheon, in the eatery alley near Guwol-dong Rodeo Street. Access is great, so it's easy to get to by public transport too.

There's so much to do around here that it's the perfect route: fill up on meat for round one, then move on to round two. The retro-style sign stands out from far away, so you'll find it easily!

Retro pojangmacha interior and drum-can tables

Euljiro Charcoal Grill Guwol Branch is a BBQ restaurant with a retro interior like a 1980s–90s street food tent, with round drum-can tables. When you walk in, it feels like time-traveling back to the 80s and 90s~ The drum-can tables are arranged in a friendly way, and the lively mood feels just like an indoor pojangmacha.

Under-seat storage that keeps the BBQ smell off your things

Under the seats at Euljiro Charcoal Grill Guwol Branch there's a storage space where you can neatly keep your coat and belongings. Being able to protect your things from that typical charcoal-grill smell and the meat grease was really thoughtful and handy.

How are the self-serve bar and the staff?

Euljiro Charcoal Grill Guwol Branch has a separate self-serve bar, so you can freely grab side dishes and fresh lettuce wraps without feeling awkward about it. The whole place was also kept clean.

Even at busy times, the staff and the owner kept walking around, carefully checking how the meat was grilling and serving us kindly, so we had a really pleasant meal.

Pork Hangeun platter, 600g for 38,900 won: portion and taste

What my friends and I chose that day was the signature good-value 'pork hangeun (600g)' at Euljiro Charcoal Grill Guwol Branch, priced at ₩38,900. Tasty cuts like pork belly and neck came together generously, and it was plenty to share among several people.

Once you order, a blazing hot charcoal fire is set right in the middle of the table. Everyone knows meat is best grilled over strong charcoal heat, right? The faint smoky aroma brushing past my nose really got my appetite going.

The moment I put the thickly sliced pork belly and neck on the grill, there was a fantastic sizzle and a savory smell spread. Thanks to the charcoal's heat, the juices stay in, and the meat comes out crispy outside and moist inside.

Extra pork by the 100g and grilled seafood options

Euljiro Charcoal Grill Guwol Branch also lets you order extra in 100g units, so after finishing the pork hangeun you can add a small amount of another cut you've been curious about. That was a huge plus!

Besides meat, they also sell fresh seafood like grilled scallops and grilled pen shell clams, so I thought next time I'd order seafood too and have a drink haha

Verdict: a good first stop for a Guwol-dong night out with friends?

If you're looking for a place in Guwol-dong to have good meat and a drink, Euljiro Charcoal Grill Guwol Branch will be a choice with no regrets. It's a top good-value hot spot where you can eat good-quality meat until you're full at a reasonable price.

There's no better place to blow off the day's stress with tasty charcoal-grilled meat and a glass of soju in a retro mood. If you're worrying about a date or meetup spot in Guwol-dong, I strongly recommend trying the generous 'pork hangeun'!