Pyeongtaek BBQ: seasoned pork grill vs seasoned galbi at Ihwajeong

On days when you're craving meat, it's always a question of what to order. Pork galbi (marinated pork ribs), with its sweet-salty sauce and charcoal smoke, pairs well with a family meal or a get-together with friends, so it's something I eat often.

This time I'm introducing Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi in Pyeongtaek. If you're looking for charcoal-grilled pork galbi in Pyeongtaek, this place is worth keeping an eye on.

Where is Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi, and what are the hours and parking?

Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi is at 1662 Manse-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do. Hours are Mon–Fri 16:00–22:00 and Sat–Sun 10:00–22:00, and it stays open as usual during the Chuseok holiday.

🚗 Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi, a spot known for pork galbi in Pyeongtaek, has a spacious parking lot, so there's no parking stress when you visit.

On days when I'm craving pork galbi, I look for a place where I can enjoy meat without any hassle.

Located on the second floor, Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi makes it clear from the name alone that it specializes in charcoal-grilled pork galbi.

Inside Ihwajeong: dining room and group seating

Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi has group seating in the back that works well for a work dinner. At a barbecue restaurant, the dining space matters just as much as the food.

I always check whether the seating is comfortable for grilling meat and whether the atmosphere suits dining with a group, and what stood out here was the group seating set up in the back for exactly that kind of occasion.

Ordering both the seasoned pork grill and the seasoned pork galbi

This time I ordered two menu items.

First, the 2cm-thick juicy seasoned pork cut and the 144-hour cross-aged seasoned pork galbi.

Just from the names, the thick-cut meat and the aged sauce stood out as the defining features.

The seasoned pork cut is a thick cut of meat with the natural sweetness of natural ingredients added, while the seasoned pork galbi is meat aged for 144 hours with a subtle pear sweetness added.

Both are in the same seasoned pork galbi family, but each menu item has its own character, so ordering both together and comparing them as I ate was fun.

The 2cm-thick juicy seasoned pork grill

First, the 2cm-thick juicy seasoned pork cut had real presence thanks to its thickness, different from a typical thin seasoned cut.

As the meat cooked, the sauce soaked into the surface, and it was cut into bite-sized pieces that made for a satisfying, filling meat meal.

The 144-hour cross-aged seasoned pork galbi

The 144-hour cross-aged seasoned pork galbi is described as meat aged over a long period with a subtle pear sweetness added.

Eating it side by side with the seasoned pork cut, since the names and descriptions differed, I could compare and enjoy the distinct character of each.

Ordering both together gave more variety than sticking to just one menu item. It's also a good combination if you want to compare which style suits your taste better — the thick seasoned pork cut or the aged seasoned pork galbi.

Naengmyeon to finish the pork galbi meal

Naengmyeon (cold noodles) pairs well with pork galbi, doesn't it?

I ordered naengmyeon and enjoyed it alongside the pork galbi.

Is Ihwajeong worth it for pork galbi in Pyeongtaek?

I've introduced Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi, a spot worth checking out when you're craving pork galbi in Pyeongtaek. It was great being able to taste both a menu built around thick-cut meat and one built around aged sauce in the same visit.

If you're looking for a barbecue restaurant in Pyeongtaek or craving pork galbi in Pyeongtaek, Ihwajeong Charcoal-Grilled Pork Galbi is worth adding to your list.