Gopchang vs makchang vs daechang at Dangsan Station grill: Chodaechang

Chodaechang Dangsan Station Address: 223 Dangsan-ro, 2nd floor, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea Hours: Daily 17:00–23:00

I was looking for a good spot near Dangsan Station for grilled offal and a drink, and ended up at Chodaechang Dangsan Station~! If you're hunting for a gopchang (grilled beef intestine) restaurant near Dangsan Station, I thought this one might work, so I gave it a try :) I sampled grilled beef gopchang, seasoned makchang (grilled abomasum), and seasoned beef daechang (grilled large intestine) all in one go. If you're also looking for a Dangsan Station bar, this one's worth checking out too 🍻

Where is Chodaechang Dangsan Station, and what is it like inside?

Chodaechang Dangsan Station is near the station itself, so it's easy to get to by public transit. It's a solid location for making plans at Dangsan Station over dinner and a drink, so it worked well whenever I was searching for a restaurant or bar near Dangsan Station.

It especially seemed like a good spot to meet right after work near Dangsan Station, whether for a work dinner or drinks with friends. On days when you're craving gopchang with soju, this kind of place is always the first thing that comes to mind haha

Stepping inside, it had that typical gopchang-restaurant vibe — a comfortable atmosphere for a casual meal. Not too formal, more the kind of place where you sit with friends, grill meat, and chat. If you're looking for a Dangsan Station restaurant for dinner with a drink, this kind of atmosphere hit the spot.

You get exactly 3 side dishes.

Why order all three offal cuts at once?

Sitting down at the table, I looked over the menu and paused for a moment — there were quite a few types of gopchang to choose from. But since I wanted to try a variety of flavors that day, I ordered grilled beef gopchang, seasoned makchang, and beef daechang.

Grilled beef gopchang: the clean, nutty baseline

First up was the grilled beef gopchang. Gopchang really does look delicious the moment it's grilled to a golden brown 🤤

The grilled beef gopchang let you really taste that signature savory gopchang flavor. Grilled crisp on the outside and juicy inside, the nuttiness of gopchang really came through. I felt like anyone who loves gopchang should start with this basic menu item. Being beef gopchang in particular, the savory flavor felt rich when chewed, and it paired well as a drinking snack. If you were craving grilled gopchang while looking for a Dangsan Station restaurant, this was a solid, easy order.

Seasoned makchang and seasoned beef daechang: the salty-sweet pair

And the other things I ordered that day were the seasoned makchang and daechang. With the seasoning added, there was a salty-sweet flavor that was tasty on its own and also worked well as a drinking snack.

Daechang already has a strong nutty flavor to begin with, but eating it seasoned brought out a different kind of appeal. The golden-grilled beef daechang was coated in sauce, so each bite carried both the nuttiness and the savory depth of the seasoning.

The makchang's signature chewy texture combined with the seasoning made it great to alternate with the beef gopchang. Eating only gopchang can get a bit heavy after a while, but ordering the seasoned makchang alongside it let me switch things up mid-meal.

Kimchi-mari guksu from the review event

I also received kimchi-mari guksu (cold kimchi noodle soup) through a review event and ate it alongside everything 😋 After eating rich, savory dishes like the grilled beef gopchang, seasoned makchang, and seasoned beef daechang, having the kimchi-mari guksu in between paired really well. The cool broth combined with the tangy kimchi flavor was great to eat alongside the offal.

Which cut should you order at Chodaechang?

That day at Chodaechang Dangsan Station, I got to try a good range of dishes — grilled beef gopchang, seasoned makchang, and seasoned beef daechang. Each had a different flavor and texture, so I was glad I ordered all three together.

• If you want clean, savory gopchang: grilled beef gopchang
• If you want a richer, seasoned flavor: seasoned makchang
• If you're curious about nutty daechang with seasoning added: seasoned beef daechang

If you're looking for a place to eat gopchang and have a drink near Dangsan Station, give Chodaechang Dangsan Station a try~! It felt like the kind of place that comes to mind whenever you're craving gopchang for dinner.