# Wild garlic and pickled onion wraps at Gwangju BBQ Sangnok Hoegwan - By Haeon (https://superchart.com/en/@the-lunch-queue/) - Written Aug 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangju, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@the-lunch-queue/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@the-lunch-queue/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@the-lunch-queue/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/index.md) ## In short Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch is a briquette-grill Korean BBQ restaurant on Hoeandae-ro in Taejeon-dong, Gwangju, Gyeonggi. Two adults and one child arrived at 7:30pm and ordered the pork one-geun (600g) platter for 34,000 won with doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) and mul naengmyeon (cold noodle soup), grilling pork belly, neck, dwitgogi (butcher's cuts), jowl and skirt over the coals, dipping the pork skin in soybean powder and wrapping each slice in myeongi namul (pickled wild garlic leaves) or pickled onion. With parking for about 15 cars and baby chairs on hand, Sangnok Hoegwan made for an easy family dinner. ## Good to know - **Name**: Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch - **Address**: 350-6 Hoeandae-ro, 1st floor, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do - **Hours**: Mon–Sat 13:30–24:00 / Sun 12:30–24:00 - **Parking**: About 15 cars in front of the restaurant - **Amenities**: Self-bar, baby chairs available - **Pork one-geun (600g)**: 34,000 won - **Doenjang jjigae**: 2,000 won - **Naengmyeon**: 4,500 won - **Order size**: 100g portions available / first order from 300g - **Price reference**: ₩2,000 ≈ $1.5 (2026-09-26) *as written by the visitor on Aug 19, 2026* ![Featured photo of charcoal-grilled pork belly at Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-01-12i1d-1200.webp) Hi, this is Haruchaejip. When the worst of the heat finally lets up, there are days when I crave pork belly grilled hot over charcoal instead of gas — you know that feeling, haha. ![Close-up of pork grilling over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-02-1m03c-966.webp) ![Grilling meat at Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui in Taejeon-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-03-5tqyo-966.webp) Today's spot is Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch, a well-known BBQ restaurant in Taejeon-dong. - Name: Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch - Address: 350-6 Hoeandae-ro, 1st floor, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - Hours: Mon–Sat 13:30–24:00 / Sun 12:30–24:00 - Parking: About 15 spaces in front - Amenities: Self-bar, baby chairs available ## Inside Sangnok Hoegwan Taejeon Branch, and where to park With parking for around 15 cars right in front, we pulled in without any wait. It was two adults and one child — a small family outing. ![Parking lot and exterior in front of Sangnok Hoegwan Taejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-04-1yx85-966.webp) Walking in, every table had a charcoal brazier with a long chimney running up from it, giving off a retro pojangmacha (street tent bar) kind of vibe. ![Retro pojangmacha-style interior with chimneys running from each table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-05-90z7r-966.webp) ![Spacious round 4-person table seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-06-1yroa-966.webp) The round 4-person tables were spaced generously, so we didn't feel crowded by neighboring tables even with a kid in tow. There was storage under the seats for jackets and a baby chair too — a proper family-friendly BBQ spot in Taejeon-dong. ![Interior filled with customers during dinner hour](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-07-7oqci-966.webp) We came at 7:30pm and the place filled up fast right after. Definitely lives up to its reputation. ## What's on the self-bar at Sangnok Hoegwan The self-bar at Sangnok Hoegwan Taejeon Branch had myeongi namul (wild garlic leaves), sliced onion, lettuce wraps, sesame oil dip, garlic and wasabi. Best of all was the pineapple — great grilled golden with the meat or eaten cold for dessert, so we loaded up a generous plate. ## What we ordered and what it cost ![Menu board at Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-08-1kwgp-966.webp) Sangnok Hoegwan grills pork, beef, and even seafood like clams and abalone, but we went with the pork one-geun set. ![Menu listing showing the pork one-geun 600g price](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-09-1ch98-m-966.webp) ![Menu listing doenjang jjigae and naengmyeon dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-10-1w3zw-966.webp) - Pork one-geun (600g): ₩34,000 - Doenjang jjigae ₩2,000 · Naengmyeon ₩4,500 - 100g portions available / first order starts at 300g ![Glowing red charcoal brazier placed on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-11-i48ly-773.webp) Once we ordered, they brought a whole glowing red charcoal brazier straight to the table — the real deal for direct-fire grilling. It's a different world from gas: from the first moment on the grill the meat picked up a subtle smoky char that had us excited before we even took a bite. ## Which cuts come in the 600g pork one-geun platter The pork one-geun spread was packed with variety — pork belly, pork neck, dwitgogi (rear cut), pork jowl, gyeolsal (skirt-like cut) and pork skin. ![Pork one-geun set with pork belly, neck, jowl and other cuts](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-12-1cunw-966.webp) ![Multiple pork cuts loaded onto a single grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-13-9q72i-966.webp) ![Pork grilled golden over charcoal direct fire](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-14-1t608-966.webp) With everything going on one grill at once, it was genuinely fun tasting a little of each cut. The charcoal heat was so intense the meat cooked really fast, so we had to keep flipping busily to avoid burning it. Still, the outside turned golden and crisp while the inside stayed juicy, and with the extra fat rendered off, it tasted lighter and more tender overall. ### Pork skin dipped in soybean powder I was thrilled the pork one-geun set included pork skin — the chewy texture was really something. ![Pork skin grilling over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-15-1btqa-966.webp) ![Chewy pork skin dipped in soybean powder](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-16-1bizb-966.webp) Dipped in soybean powder, the nuttiness doubled — chewy and addictive, a real specialty side we couldn't stop reaching for. ## Side dishes and fresh-made kimchi ![Basic side dish spread at Sangnok Hoegwan Taejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-17-88svx-966.webp) The basic side dishes were solid too — the tangy geotjeori (fresh cabbage kimchi) wrapped with a piece of meat cut through the richness nicely. ![Meat wrapped with myeongi namul and pickled onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-18-1vh9z-966.webp) Wrapping the meat in soy-marinated myeongi namul and tangy pickled onion also worked beautifully, and it was fun switching between the two. ## Finishing with mul naengmyeon and doenjang jjigae After eating our fill of meat, the icy mul naengmyeon cooled down our spicy-warmed palates perfectly. ![Bowl of icy mul naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-19-1nouk-966.webp) The broth was simple and clean, no harsh edges, exactly right for washing away the richness from the grill. The doenjang jjigae we ordered alongside was small but packed with zucchini and onion, giving it a rich, savory depth. ![Doenjang jjigae with zucchini and onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-20-1yvok-966.webp) For just ₩2,000, it was hearty enough to finish off a bowl of rice — a perfect way to round out the meal. ## Who Sangnok Hoegwan suits best ![Table spread with meat grilling over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-21-15j23-966.webp) - Anyone looking for charcoal direct-fire BBQ at a Taejeon-dong restaurant - People who like pork with the fat rendered off for a lighter taste - Fans of chewy pork skin - Families wanting easy parking for a night out - Anyone wanting beef, pork, and seafood all in one visit - Diners looking for good value BBQ ## Final verdict on Sangnok Hoegwan Taejeon Branch Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch left a lasting impression with pork grilled crisp outside, juicy inside, and infused with that charcoal smoke flavor. Dipping the chewy pork skin in soybean powder and grilling the sweet pineapple made the meal even more fun, and the whole family left satisfied. ![Grilled meat and wraps at the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-22-hnaq9-966.webp) We wrapped up the meal with a free slushie — sadly I didn't manage to snap a photo, but it wasn't too sweet and left a clean finish, perfect for closing out the meal. If you're craving charcoal direct-fire BBQ at a restaurant in Taejeon-dong, I'd recommend quietly seeking out Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui. ![Exterior view of Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-23-1af40-966.webp) ![Closing photo of the meal at Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui in Taejeon-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set-24-1jm8o-966.webp) ## Where it is - Sangnok Hoegwan Yeontan-gui Taejeon Branch (상록회관 연탄구이 태전점) - 350-6 Hoeandae-ro, 1st floor, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 광주시 회안대로 350-6 1층 - 37.3842394, 127.2363542 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%83%81%EB%A1%9D%ED%9A%8C%EA%B4%80%20%EC%97%B0%ED%83%84%EA%B5%AC%EC%9D%B4%20%ED%83%9C%EC%A0%84%EC%A0%90/@37.3842394,127.2363542,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@the-lunch-queue/sangnok-hoegwan-taejeon-pork-set/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt