Dangsan offal BBQ: first grilled daechang and teukyang, Chodaechang

I had only ever eaten daechang (beef large intestine) in hotpot, never grilled. And teukyang (premium first stomach) was a total first, so I was really curious how it would taste. I'd heard this was a Blue Ribbon restaurant, so I headed over full of expectations: Chodaechang Dangsan Station (초대창 당산역점)!

• Address: 223 Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 2nd floor
• Hours: 17:00 - 23:00, open every day
• Last order: 22:00
• Parking available, corkage allowed, groups welcome

Where is Chodaechang Dangsan Station, and is it easy to find?

Chodaechang Dangsan Station is on the 2nd floor of the building right in front of Exits 11 and 12 of Dangsan Station, so access is great. It's right by the station, so it feels easy to stop by after work, and the big sign on the 2nd floor makes it simple to find.

Chodaechang Dangsan Station is known as an offal BBQ specialist and is listed in the Blue Ribbon Survey, so I hear lots of people come for company dinners and drinking sessions.

Chodaechang Dangsan Station reservation perks

Reservations are possible, so I'd recommend booking ahead for weekends or evenings. If you book through Naver, you get one extra bottle of corkage free, and reservations at 5:00, 5:30 or 6:00 get 10% off.

What's the atmosphere like inside Chodaechang Dangsan Station, and is it clean?

The restaurant was kept clean and the tables were spaced out nicely. When I think of an offal BBQ place I picture smoke everywhere and a chaotic vibe, but this was a comfortable place to eat.

Best of all, the staff were very friendly.

The chopsticks and spoons were each wrapped in paper, and the plates, cups and wet wipes were all neatly arranged too, so I really got the sense that they take cleanliness seriously.

What should first-timers order at Chodaechang Dangsan Station?

I ordered Mixed Grill B (daechang + teukyang + makchang) and doenjang sulbap (soybean paste rice). The menu has a wide range, from special cuts like daechang, teukyang, makchang (beef abomasum) and yeomtong (heart) to galbi-sal (rib meat).

• Mixed Grill B (daechang + teukyang + makchang)
• Doenjang sulbap (soybean paste rice)

For a first visit, the mixed grill, where you can try several cuts at once, seemed the safest choice.

What side dishes come at Chodaechang Dangsan Station?

Among the side dishes, the salad was seriously good. I don't know whether they grind bread into it or what, but anyway, it was delicious. The seasoned lettuce was tangy and tasty too, perfect for cutting the richness of the meat between bites.

If you run out of sides you can ask for more. I asked for kimchi and was told they only had finely chopped kimchi, so I took that and ate it anyway, hehe.

Does the staff grill Mixed Grill B for you at Chodaechang?

The Mixed Grill B I ordered arrived. Wow, it's huge~~~~!

Another great thing about Chodaechang Dangsan Station is that staff grill the meat piece by piece, so you don't have to worry about grilling at all.

Wow, they look like garaetteok (long rice cakes)!

The boss, a master griller 😎

How do grilled daechang, makchang and teukyang taste the first time?

The grilled daechang at Chodaechang Dangsan Station was golden on the outside and packed with fat inside, so the moment I bit in it was rich and sweet. The makchang had a great chewy texture and got nuttier the more I chewed. Perfect with drinks, mmm.

The surprise standout: crunchy teukyang (premium beef tripe)

The most memorable was surprisingly the teukyang. It's said to be the cow's first stomach, with almost no fat and lots of protein, a premium cut. The texture is a kind of crunchy chewiness, and at first I thought, what is this? But the more I ate, the more charming it got. I think I get a little of why so many people seek out teukyang.

It was really delicious, okay. I'm jealous of myself back then...

Is the doenjang sulbap at Chodaechang Dangsan Station worth ordering as a side?

At Chodaechang Dangsan Station, a serving robot brings your order. I want one at home too, so I can lie around all day.

Doenjang sulbap, delivered by the robot. If you're picking a side, definitely order this, it's sooo good. It was a little spicy for a spice wimp like me, but it went well with the meat, and it was a hearty, warm meal.

Chodaechang Dangsan Station: overall verdict

• A meal that beat expectations, as you'd expect from a Blue Ribbon restaurant
• Even teukyang, which I'd never had, was easy to enjoy
• Friendly staff made the visit even more satisfying
• A Dangsan Station BBQ spot that's great with a drink
• Kind staff who grill for you make it easy to relax and eat
• The clean space suits dates, company dinners and drinking sessions alike