# Gunsan offal grill with free raw liver: Makchang Ilbeonji Set A - By Suan (https://superchart.com/en/@the-folded-napkin/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gunsan, Jeonbuk - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@the-folded-napkin/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@the-folded-napkin/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/index.md) ## In short Makchang Ilbeonji is a gopchang (beef small intestine) and makchang (beef large intestine) grill restaurant on Seosusongan 1-gil in Gunsan. Set A (₩50,000) brought a 450g mixed grill of gopchang, makchang, daechang, hongchang and heart plus a gopchang hot pot topped with ground perilla, and raw liver, tripe, spleen and marrow all came free as service. For a full course of clean-tasting, nutty grilled offal followed by a spicy hot pot, Makchang Ilbeonji does the job. ## Good to know - **Makchang Ilbeonji Set A**: ₩50,000 — mixed grill (gopchang, makchang, daechang, hongchang, heart; 450g) + gopchang hot pot - **Lunch special hours**: 11:30am–2pm (cash price) - **Lunch special menu**: Yukhoe bibimbap ₩6,000 (large ₩8,000), hanwoo radish soup ₩6,000, hanwoo gomtang ₩6,000 - **Free service items**: Raw liver, tripe, spleen and marrow - **Side dishes**: Stir-fried fish cake, green onion kimchi, pan-fried liver and lung, kimchi bean sprout soup - **Address**: 15-3 Seosusongan 1-gil, 1st floor, Gunsan, Jeonbuk - **Price reference**: ₩50,000 ≈ $37 · ₩6,000 ≈ $4.5 · ₩8,000 ≈ $5.9 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* Today I'm sharing my visit to Makchang Ilbeonji, a great spot in Gunsan for whenever you're craving gopchang (beef small intestine) or makchang (beef large intestine). Freshness really matters with these cuts, and this place delivered on every front — a solid set menu, smoky-sweet grilling, a hot pot fragrant with perilla, and clean side dishes to boot. ![Exterior of Makchang Ilbeonji in Gunsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-01-1173z-900.webp) ![Entrance and signage of Makchang Ilbeonji](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-02-1m5nv-900.webp) They're open for lunch too, so keep that in mind!! ![Exterior of Makchang Ilbeonji with lunch hours notice posted](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-03-1krlw-m-900.webp) Even though I visited in the early evening, there were already people eating..!! ![Interior of Makchang Ilbeonji with early evening diners](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-04-16ox3-900.webp) ## What comes in Makchang Ilbeonji Set A, and what it costs Makchang Ilbeonji Set A is ₩50,000, and it includes a mixed grill (gopchang, makchang, daechang, hongchang, heart — 450g total) plus a gopchang hot pot. They also have solid à la carte options, but most people seem to order the set so they can enjoy the grilled mix and hot pot together. We went with Set A too, and it's a menu that nails both value and volume. ![Set menu board at Makchang Ilbeonji](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-05-1x9a6-900.webp) ![Menu board listing individual gopchang and makchang dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-06-qk8og-900.webp) ![Sign explaining the composition of Set A](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-07-1ceos-900.webp) ![Menu sign showing the price of Set A](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-08-11ugo-1200.webp) ### Lunch specials at Makchang Ilbeonji start at ₩6,000 There was also a sign for the lunch special (11:30am–2pm, cash price): yukhoe bibimbap (raw beef tartare rice bowl) at ₩6,000 (₩8,000 for the large), hanwoo radish soup at ₩6,000, and hanwoo gomtang (Korean beef bone soup) at ₩6,000 — genuinely great prices for lunch given how things cost these days. Worth coming by for a lunch visit too. ![Posted notice about the lunch special at Makchang Ilbeonji](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-09-wjwmi-900.webp) ![Price list for yukhoe bibimbap and hanwoo gomtang lunch special](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-10-7ihxs-900.webp) ![Table set with a grill plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-11-1rktg-900.webp) ## Side dishes plus free raw liver and tripe They brought out the basic side dishes right away..!!! Salty stir-fried fish cake, perfectly ripened green onion kimchi that goes great with the grilled meat, and golden pan-fried liver and lung — perfect for filling up while the main dishes cook 👍 ![Table of basic side dishes including stir-fried fish cake and green onion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-12-1pzq4-900.webp) I was especially surprised that raw liver, tripe, and even spleen/marrow all came out fresh as complimentary service.. 💛 ![Plate of complimentary raw liver and tripe](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-13-x5tyz-900.webp) ![Plate of complimentary spleen and marrow](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-14-qchn2-900.webp) Dipping it lightly in sesame oil sauce, there wasn't a hint of gaminess — just savory flavor, which told me right away this is a place that cares a lot about ingredient freshness 😋 ![Raw liver and tripe served with sesame oil dipping sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-15-sqdwg-900.webp) ## The owner grills the mixed offal platter at your table Finally, the star of Set A — the mixed grill..! Just look at that color…✨✨ Gopchang, makchang, daechang, hongchang, and heart all sizzled on the grill together with thick potato slices, enoki mushrooms, and onion, giving off an incredible smoky aroma. The visuals were insane.. It looked chewy just from watching it 🥹🥹 The owner personally grilled and cut even the daechang, my favorite cut. You can really tell the difference an expert's hands make..!!👍 ![Mixed grill cooking on the grill with potatoes and enoki mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-16-1jaii-900.webp) The kimchi bean sprout soup served alongside was nicely spicy too, perfect for cutting through the richness!! ![Kimchi bean sprout soup served on the side](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-17-1uve5-900.webp) ![Close-up of gopchang and daechang cooking on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-18-1nquq-900.webp) Now just waiting for it all to cook..! The waiting game 🥹🥹 ## Perilla gopchang hot pot: add a bowl of rice Around this time, the gopchang hot pot included in Set A arrived❗️ It came topped generously with perilla powder and perilla leaves, and as it bubbled away, the rich, nutty aroma spreading from the broth was amazing 😍 ![Gopchang hot pot topped with perilla powder and perilla leaves](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-19-uyj63-900.webp) Scooping up a big ladleful, it was packed with springy glass noodles, vegetables, and plenty of gopchang. The broth was rich, nutty, and spicy all at once — the perfect way to finish off the meal after grilling..✨✨ We added a bowl of sticky rice and mixed it into the broth, and honestly it was so good it'll steal your appetite, so make sure to eat it with rice 💛 ![Ladleful of glass noodles scooped from the gopchang hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-20-1mpoh-900.webp) ![Bowl of rice served alongside the gopchang hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-21-1q6lq-900.webp) ## Eating order: heart first, then gopchang and daechang The reddish heart cooks first, so I tried it dipped in sesame oil sauce first — chewy yet tender, a real delicacy. You really have to eat things in order for the best flavor..!!! ![Grilled heart dipped in sesame oil sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-22-a8c4q-900.webp) ![Cross-section of grilled gopchang packed with fat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-23-bhjss-900.webp) ![Golden-grilled daechang and potatoes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill-24-ffd81-900.webp) Next came the gopchang, grilled golden and crisp, packed inside with savory fat, and the plump daechang burst with richness the moment I bit into it~~~~❗️❗️😍😍 Eating them together with the potatoes and mushrooms browned on the grill kept things from feeling greasy — I just kept going! ## Who is Makchang Ilbeonji in Gunsan best for? If you're looking for a good restaurant in Gunsan, or want a full course of clean, savory grilled offal followed by a spicy hot pot, I really want to recommend Makchang Ilbeonji..❣️ Just one Set A order is enough to fill up 2-3 people while trying a variety of cuts, and with the fresh raw liver/tripe service plus the rich perilla gopchang hot pot, it's also a great spot for drinks or a group gathering 🐥🐥 ## Where it is - Makchang Ilbeonji (막창일번지) - 15-3 Seosusongan 1-gil, 1st floor, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-teukbyeoljachido, South Korea - 전북특별자치도 군산시 서수송안1길 15-3 1층 - 35.9651618, 126.7100869 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%89%EC%B0%BD%EC%9D%BC%EB%B2%88%EC%A7%80/@35.9651618,126.7100869,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@the-folded-napkin/gunsan-makchang-ilbeonji-set-a-grill/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt