# Korean BBQ in Ansan: salt jjokgalbi and retro lunchbox at Suamgol - By Chabun (https://superchart.com/en/@taste-and-texture-3/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Ansan, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written based on a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@taste-and-texture-3/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@taste-and-texture-3/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/index.md) ## In short Suamgol Jjokgalbi Maeul Ansan Hanyang University Station Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant specialising in jjokgalbi (pork spare ribs), inside Koros Plaza in Sangnok-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi. On a weekday evening the writer and her husband ordered 3 servings of salt jjokgalbi and the retro lunchbox, along with the free sundubu-jjigae (soft tofu stew), self-bar side dishes and grilled garae-tteok rice cake. Careful service and a free ice cream on the way out made Suamgol Jjokgalbi Maeul an easy, satisfying dinner. ## Good to know - **Location**: Koros Plaza, 370 Gwangdeok 1-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do - **Hours**: Daily 16:00–24:00 - **Closed**: Every Monday - **Parking**: Free underground parking in the building - **What we ordered**: Salt jjokgalbi (3 servings), retro lunchbox - **Freebies**: Free sundubu-jjigae with a jjokgalbi order, 1 ice cream per person on the way out - **How to order**: Order from the tablet at your table, pay at the counter as you leave *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* My husband and I decided it had been a while since we had jjokgalbi (grilled pork ribs), and I remembered enjoying a great meal at this Ansan jjokgalbi spot before, so we went back. Even on a weekday, the place was packed — shall we go dig into some delicious jjokgalbi together at Suamgol Jjokgalbi Maeul Ansan Hanyang University Station Branch, a genuinely popular restaurant? ## Where is Suamgol Jjokgalbi Maeul in Ansan, and when is it open? > Location: 370 Gwangdeok 1-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, Koros Plaza / Hours: Daily 16:00–24:00, closed every Monday / Parking: Free underground parking in the building ![Exterior of Suamgol Jjokgalbi Maeul Ansan Hanyang University Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-01-rq528-900.webp) ![Entrance of Jjokgalbi Maeul inside Koros Plaza](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-02-13qso-m-900.webp) ![Bright interior with pub-style tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-03-18eva-900.webp) The restaurant has a bright feel with pub-style tables, and even on a weekday evening it was nearly full with people already eating — a natural sign of a proven local favorite. ![Outdoor deck tables with fence installed](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-04-h8b94-900.webp) ### Outdoor deck seating at Suamgol Jjokgalbi Maeul Suamgol Jjokgalbi Maeul Ansan Hanyang University Station Branch also has outdoor seating — not tables plopped right on the sidewalk, but ones set up on the store's own deck with a fence around it, so it felt like an outdoor dining experience while still being tidy. It was already full though, so we couldn't sit there!!! The jjokgalbi aging in the fridge — the sheer volume was satisfying just to look at, haha. ## Menu and how to order your jjokgalbi The menu was neatly organized into grilled dishes, meals, and drinks — I liked how focused it was on jjokgalbi!!! You order via a kiosk at the table, and pay at the counter on your way out. We ordered 3 servings of salt jjokgalbi and the nostalgic lunchbox. ![Menu board of grilled dishes and meals at Jjokgalbi Maeul](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-05-1z0n9-900.webp) ![Kiosk ordering machine on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-06-1ksi9-900.webp) ![Order screen showing salt jjokgalbi and nostalgic lunchbox](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-07-d9ilv-m-900.webp) ### Self-bar side dishes and the free sundubu-jjigae After we ordered, they set out banchan (side dishes), and there was also a self-bar to check out — besides the served banchan, there were garlic scape salad and baek-kimchi (white kimchi), so I grabbed some. ![Table set with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-08-18xua-900.webp) ![Self-bar with garlic scape salad and white kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-09-gwwmv-900.webp) When you order jjokgalbi, they give you free sundubu-jjigae (soft tofu stew) — it was spicy and refreshing, and delicious. ![Free sundubu-jjigae served with jjokgalbi order](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-10-isfp7-803.webp) ![Spicy sundubu-jjigae boiling in a stone pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-11-jcxzi-900.webp) ![Table with sundubu-jjigae and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-12-fq6kb-900.webp) ## The retro lunchbox you shake before eating Old-school lunchboxes are best shaken, so I asked my husband to shake it for me — while saying "gotta be careful shaking this one," he spilled kimchi juice all over his pants, and while he was wiping it off with a wet wipe, the owner thoughtfully handed him stain remover so he could clean it right up. ![Nostalgic old-school lunchbox meant to be shaken](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-13-j2mjk-966.webp) ![Inside of the lunchbox after shaking with kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-14-2qb14-900.webp) After mixing it well with a spoon and taking a bite, the sweet-and-sour stir-fried kimchi gave it a moist kimchi fried rice flavor — it was delicious. ![A spoonful of the mixed nostalgic lunchbox](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-15-12eat-1200.webp) ![Lunchbox rice made moist with stir-fried kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-16-1q551-713.webp) ## How did 3 servings of salt jjokgalbi taste? The 3 servings of jjokgalbi were really generous — no gamey smell at all, just a savory aroma rising up, which made it clear why the place was so popular. They even set up a folding side table so we could eat comfortably — the staff were so kind that it put us in a great mood. Thanks to them, we had a really pleasant meal!!! Since it comes already cooked, you can eat it right away, or just reheat it briefly on the grill if it's cooled off — that's what they told us, so we put a little bit of jjokgalbi on the grill at a time. ![Salt jjokgalbi on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-17-nor49-900.webp) I took a bite — the pork ribs had no gamey smell at all, chewy and savory and delicious. ### Best side dish pairings with salt jjokgalbi Eating it together with the pickled garlic scapes gave it a tangy, slightly sharp kick that was the flavor highlight — it left my mouth feeling refreshingly clean, which I liked. The crunchy, salty pickled onions had a cool, cleansing taste that I also enjoyed. The membrane part attached to the rib bone is quietly delicious and savory, so I'd definitely recommend scraping it off carefully and eating it too. The green onion kimchi had a nice tangy, refreshing flavor, so I tried wrapping some jjokgalbi in it — sure enough, it boosted the savory depth and paired really well. ![A piece of jjokgalbi wrapped in green onion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-18-lf9ay-900.webp) Eating it together with the old-school lunchbox was like a delicious kimchi fried rice loaded with pork — the savory flavor exploded and filled my mouth wonderfully. ![Garae-tteok rice cake grilled alongside the jjokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-19-115tx-900.webp) The nicely browned garae-tteok (rice cake) was chewy yet soft and delicious — looks like you get one rice cake per serving of jjokgalbi. Cute, haha. ![Close-up of nicely browned garae-tteok rice cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-20-19vij-900.webp) ## Service at Suamgol Jjokgalbi Maeul and the ice cream on the way out As the sundubu was reducing down, a staff member thoughtfully poured in more broth. When I accidentally dropped my chopsticks, they noticed right away and brought over a fresh pair — that touched me. ![Sundubu-jjigae with extra broth added](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-21-pu56f-900.webp) The garlic scapes had a lovely sharp garlicky aroma with a nice crunch — eating them together with jjokgalbi felt like eating pork belly with garlic, a great combination. ![A piece of jjokgalbi paired with garlic scapes](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-22-vf26i-m-701.webp) This piece of jjokgalbi looked just like an arrow shape — this one's my soulmate, haha. For the last bite, I ate it together with the soft tofu from the reduced-down sundubu-jjigae — the spicy, savory tofu wrapped around the meat in a soft, savory way that I loved. ![The last piece of jjokgalbi eaten with sundubu](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-23-4z413-900.webp) ![Ice cream given as a service upon leaving](https://img.superchart.com/images/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs-24-1436e-900.webp) A fun touch to the end — as we left, they gave each of us an ice cream. We walked out sucking on a Screwbar and ended the meal on a refreshing note. If you're looking for a great jjokgalbi restaurant, I recommend Suamgol Jjokgalbi Maeul Ansan Hanyang University Station Branch!!! ## Where it is - Suamgol Jjokgalbi Maeul Ansan Hanyang University Station Branch (수암골 쪽갈비마을 안산한대앞역점) - 370 Gwangdeok 1-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 안산시 상록구 광덕1로 370 코로스프라자 119,120호 - 37.307425, 126.8509586 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%88%98%EC%95%94%EA%B3%A8%20%EC%AA%BD%EA%B0%88%EB%B9%84%EB%A7%88%EC%9D%84%20%EC%95%88%EC%82%B0%ED%95%9C%EB%8C%80%EC%95%9E%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%90/@37.307425,126.8509586,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@taste-and-texture-3/suamgol-jjokgalbi-handaeap-salt-ribs/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt