Yangju galbi restaurant, family dinner after wedding prep: Manpo Galbi

The gold standard of galbi: Manpo Galbi in Yangju

Picking Manpo Galbi in Yangju for a family dinner after wedding prep

We went to Manpo Galbi Yangju Main Branch (만포갈비 양주본점) for marinated galbi (seasoned short ribs), our family's go-to dinner. We'd been wrung out all day by wedding prep, and I was looking for something that would satisfy everyone's hunger. It couldn't have been more perfect, so off we went! Manpo Galbi Yangju Main Branch is where I think of first when I want marinated galbi, so it's a regular spot I keep coming back to.

Where is Manpo Galbi Yangju Main Branch? Hours and parking

Manpo Galbi Yangju Main Branch is at 65 Songnang-ro, 1st floor, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi, South Korea, and it's open daily 11:00 - 22:00. Parking, group visits, takeout and reservations are all available.

The parking lot is big and roomy, so it's perfect for groups or family gatherings where everyone travels together by car.

I went on a weekday evening, and since the 1st floor was full, we were guided upstairs to the 2nd floor. With both rooms and regular tables, it's a good restaurant for families.

Manpo Galbi menu and how much 4 people ordered: 5 servings of marinated galbi

The 4 of us first ordered 3 servings of marinated galbi, then added 2 more. The handmade marinated galbi is 250g per serving. The signature pork galbi is 200g for ₩21,000.

Manpo Galbi is famous for giving you naengmyeon (cold noodles) when you order galbi, and we ordered 2 mul naengmyeon (cold broth) and 2 bibim naengmyeon (spicy mixed). Ordering 5 servings for 4 people, plus the naengmyeon, left all 4 of us really full. For sides, we ordered the free naengmyeon and bowls of rice.

Yukhoe and yukjeon as free side dishes at Manpo Galbi?

The side dishes at Manpo Galbi are really good. The table fills up with banchan (side dishes) that taste great with galbi.

• Crunchy cucumber salad
• Pickled garlic stems
• Salad mousse..?
• Scallion salad
• Pickled radish
• And more

And on top of that:

Salad, yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) and yukjeon (thin beef pancakes) come out too. A restaurant where yukhoe and yukjeon are just side dishes,,!

Each side dish seems to be made with fresh ingredients, because everything is crunchy and every one of them is delicious. My mom especially couldn't stop praising the side dishes. Older people care about the quality of the sides as much as the meat, right? I felt that Manpo Galbi is a well-run restaurant where you can bring your parents with an easy mind.

The first 3 servings of marinated galbi go onto the grill first..!

How big is the free naengmyeon at Manpo Galbi?

When you order galbi, Manpo Galbi gives you free naengmyeon for every person. You might think it's just a tasting-size bowl, but it's a perfect portion for one person to eat alongside the galbi.

I went with mul naengmyeon, which goes well with sweet and salty marinated galbi~!

How to grill and eat marinated galbi

Meanwhile the galbi were cooking up so, so deliciously..! Marinated galbi needs to be flipped often so it doesn't burn.

Well-cooked Manpo Galbi marinated galbi is delicious with pickled onions and scallion salad,

and it's a perfect match with naengmyeon too.

They keep grilling the 2 extra servings we ordered, too~!

I stole a bite of my boyfriend's bibim naengmyeon~ Marinated galbi and naengmyeon really are a perfect combo..!⭐

Manpo Galbi's thoughtful touches: candy, dental floss and ppeongscream

So thoughtful, Manpo Galbi has candy and dental floss at the counter! No problem with whatever's next on the schedule, right..!?

Another thoughtful touch from Manpo Galbi..! There's ppeongscream at the entrance on the 1st floor >< It's a dessert of soft-serve ice cream on top of a ppeongtwigi (puffed rice cracker). It's one of my favorite desserts anyway, so I'm always happy when a restaurant has it. I even think "I can't wait for ppeongscream" on the way in, before the meal ><

When you crave marinated galbi in Yangju or Uijeongbu

If you're craving marinated galbi in Yangju or near Uijeongbu, for a family gathering, group meal or date, I think you should visit Manpo Galbi Yangju Main Branch, which even gives you naengmyeon when you order galbi..!