# Charcoal pork belly and doenjang jjigae set at Bulhyangjip in Siheung

- By Suan (https://superchart.com/en/@spoon-in-hand/)
- Written Sep 7, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Siheung, Gyeonggi
- Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@spoon-in-hand/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@spoon-in-hand/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/index.md)

## In short

Bulhyangjip Mulwang Lake Main Branch is a second-generation charcoal grill (yeontan) bulgogi restaurant tucked inside the traditional food village by Mulwang Reservoir in Siheung, Gyeonggi. The writer tried the scallion bulgogi and pre-charred pork belly alongside country-style doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), steamed egg, and mul naengmyeon. Pre-charred meat means no worrying about timing, and a free 30-car parking lot makes it easy for family gatherings.

## Good to know

- **Charcoal scallion bulgogi**: ₩15,900 (minimum order for 2 people)
- **Charcoal pre-charred pork belly**: ₩16,900
- **Charcoal gochujang bulgogi**: ₩15,900
- **Side dishes**: Country-style doenjang jjigae, steamed egg, mul naengmyeon, bibim guksu, bibim naengmyeon
- **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00
- **Parking**: Free, about 30 spaces behind the restaurant
- **Seating**: Group tables, private rooms, window seats with a lake view
- **Other**: Tablet ordering, staff grill the meat for you, dogs welcome

*as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026*

![Charcoal bulgogi table setting at Bulhyangjip Mulwang Lake Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-01-jc13p-1200.webp)

![Exterior view of Bulhyangjip, a charcoal bulgogi restaurant by Mulwang Reservoir](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-02-18z1i-900.webp)

![Entrance to Bulhyangjip Mulwang Lake Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-03-1ofw5-900.webp)

When you head to Mulwang Reservoir, deciding where to eat is always a struggle. Among the endless options, one place kept catching my eye lately. It calls itself one of the country's top 3 charcoal bulgogi spots — Bulhyangjip Mulwang Lake Main Branch — so I went to check whether that confidence was justified or just talk.

## Location and how to get to Bulhyangjip Mulwang Lake Main Branch

Bulhyangjip Mulwang Lake Main Branch is at 46-2 Dongseo-ro 811beon-gil, 1st floor, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, open daily 11:00–21:00. It's tucked inside the traditional food village by Mulwang Reservoir. Being tucked inside doesn't mean it's hard to find, but it's much more convenient to drive than take public transit. Just search 불향집 물왕호수본점 on Naver Maps and it comes right up.

![Path to Bulhyangjip inside the traditional food village by Mulwang Reservoir](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-04-16k3b-900.webp)

![Bulhyangjip's exterior and signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-05-znjs1-900.webp)

![View of the area in front of Bulhyangjip](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-06-13yft-900.webp)

![Dedicated parking lot behind Bulhyangjip](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-07-6hyzh-m-900.webp)

![Parking lot and building exterior of Bulhyangjip](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-08-1oizg-900.webp)

![Surrounding area with the spacious free parking lot near Bulhyangjip](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-09-19rxs-900.webp)

### Is parking plentiful?

There's a spacious dedicated parking lot behind the restaurant that fits about 30 cars. It's free and big enough that even on weekends you won't stress over parking. Some places around Mulwang Reservoir are a headache for parking, but here you don't need to worry about that at all — really nice.

## Charcoal smoke greets you before you even park

The moment you open your car door in the parking lot, the smell of charcoal smoke hits you, and it gets your appetite going before you even step inside. It's a funny thing, feeling good about the meal before you've even entered the restaurant.

The interior is much bigger and cleaner than I expected. The space is laid out generously, with group tables and private rooms, plus window seats where you can enjoy the view of Mulwang Reservoir while eating. It feels more like a stylish café than a restaurant. Ordering is done via a tablet at the table, which is convenient, and staff will grill the meat for you. Dogs are welcome too, so I saw quite a few families with their dogs, haha.

![Interior seating at Bulhyangjip](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-10-w7047-900.webp)

![Café-like interior atmosphere at Bulhyangjip](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-11-1l9gq-900.webp)

![Window seat with a view of Mulwang Reservoir](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-12-2biin-900.webp)

![Group tables and private room space at Bulhyangjip](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-13-1cheh-900.webp)

![Table with the tablet ordering screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-14-2untl-900.webp)

![Bulhyangjip's menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-15-1hxgc-900.webp)

![Charcoal grilled bulgogi menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-16-ltf5o-900.webp)

![Side dish menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-17-4ap2l-900.webp)

## Bulhyangjip's menu and prices

As a second-generation charcoal grill bulgogi specialist, the main menu lineup is solid.

- Charcoal scallion bulgogi ₩15,900
- Charcoal pre-charred pork belly ₩16,900
- Charcoal gochujang bulgogi ₩15,900
- Sides: country-style doenjang jjigae, steamed egg, mul naengmyeon, bibim guksu, bibim naengmyeon

I went with charcoal scallion bulgogi and charcoal pre-charred pork belly as the mains, and rounded it out with country-style doenjang jjigae, steamed egg, and mul naengmyeon!!

![Charcoal scallion bulgogi piled high with scallions](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-18-99uxj-900.webp)

![Table setting with special sauce and lettuce wraps for the bulgogi](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-19-1cjjp-900.webp)

## Charcoal scallion bulgogi: a mountain of scallions

Charcoal scallion bulgogi can only be ordered for 2 people or more, and the moment it arrives, the meat is genuinely piled high with scallions. For anyone who loves scallions, the visual alone is happiness. Dip the meat generously in the special sauce and wrap it in vegetables, and the combination is an art — the charcoal-fired smoky flavor blends with the sauce to create a depth you don't get at other bulgogi restaurants. You might worry the meat will burn, but since it comes pre-charred, you can eat comfortably without stressing over timing.

![Pre-charred charcoal pork belly served at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-20-wqysh-900.webp)

![Pork belly getting a final grill on the tabletop](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-21-14m5l-900.webp)

![Close-up of pork belly with charcoal smoke flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-22-1i1xi-900.webp)

## What does the charcoal pre-charred pork belly taste like?

As the name suggests, the charcoal pre-charred pork belly is pre-grilled over charcoal in the kitchen first. Through this process, the smoky flavor really soaks into the meat, so when you finish grilling it at the table, the aroma comes through even stronger. The outside is savory with charcoal smoke while the inside stays juicy, so it eats clean without the usual greasiness of pork belly.

### Country-style doenjang jjigae

The country-style doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) has a rich, savory base that perfectly resets your palate between bites of meat. It has the deep flavor of something simmered for a long time at home, and a spoonful between bites of meat completely wipes away any greasy feeling.

![Country-style doenjang jjigae served in an earthenware pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-23-11aa0-900.webp)

![Earthenware steamed egg and mul naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes/siheung-mulwang-charcoal-pork-belly-side-dishes-24-49ejf-900.webp)

### Steamed egg and mul naengmyeon

The steamed egg comes bubbling in an earthenware pot, with a soft, fluffy texture that pairs really well with the meat. The look and taste genuinely earn the description "like the steamed egg mom used to make."

Mul naengmyeon (cold noodle soup) is the perfect way to finish off a meal of meat. The broth is clean and refreshing, giving a crisp finish after a hearty meal. If you're still feeling greasy, a bowl of mul naengmyeon resets everything completely.

## Good to know before you visit

- Following the shop on Naver Place gets you an event coupon, so check before you visit
- Dogs are welcome, so feel free to bring yours along
- There are group tables and private rooms, great for family gatherings or company dinners
- Order via the tablet at the table, and staff will grill the meat for you

## Final verdict

The pride of being one of the country's top 3 charcoal bulgogi spots wasn't just talk. When you're searching for a Korean BBQ restaurant near Mulwang Reservoir, there are plenty of options and it's easy to agonize, but Bulhyangjip doesn't fall short on atmosphere, taste, service, or parking. Order the charcoal scallion bulgogi and pre-charred pork belly combo with steamed egg and doenjang jjigae on the side, and that meal is guaranteed to be a success.

## Where it is

- Bulhyangjip Mulwang Lake Main Branch (불향집 물왕호수본점)
- 46-2 Dongseo-ro 811beon-gil, 1st floor, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- 경기도 시흥시 동서로811번길 46-2 1층
- 37.3871697, 126.8410459
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B6%88%ED%96%A5%EC%A7%91%20%EB%AC%BC%EC%99%95%ED%98%B8%EC%88%98%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.3871697,126.8410459,17z

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