# Balsan Station Korean BBQ with kiosk side-dish refills: Ihwajeong - By Yeo-ul (https://superchart.com/en/@tint-tonic-seoul/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written following a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@tint-tonic-seoul/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@tint-tonic-seoul/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/index.md) ## In short Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok-Balsan Branch is a pork galbi (marinated ribs) restaurant a 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Balsan Station on Line 5 in Gangseo, Seoul. The 77-car parking tower and tile-roofed gate stand out, and the order was 300g of marinated grilled pork for two (23,000 won) with doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) and bowls of rice, grilled at the table by staff. Side dishes are refilled through a kiosk and the pear sherbet dessert is free, making Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga an easy, affordable choice for a family dinner. ## Good to know - **Address**: 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, 1st floor, Unit 1, Gangseo-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00, last order 20:30, no break time, open 365 days a year - **Getting there**: 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Balsan Station, Line 5 - **Parking**: Parking tower with room for 77 cars - **What was ordered**: Marinated grilled pork 300g 23,000 won for two, doenjang stew 8,000 won, two bowls of rice 1,000 won each, Pepsi Zero 2,000 won - **Groups**: Group bookings for 30–100 people, private rooms available - **Amenities**: Group dining, delivery, Wi-Fi, reservations, separate men's and women's restrooms, baby chairs, waiting area, parking - **Dessert**: Pear sherbet, free from the dessert tab on the kiosk - **Price reference**: ₩23,000 ≈ $17 · ₩8,000 ≈ $5.9 · ₩1,000 ≈ $0.7 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* Today I want to introduce a great meat spot near Balsan Station — spacious, comfortable inside, and generous portions for a very fair price. Here's my honest review of eating at Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga, a pork galbi (marinated pork ribs) restaurant near Balsan Station. ## Where is Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok-Balsan Branch, and what are its hours? Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok-Balsan Branch is located at 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, 1st floor, Unit 1, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, about a 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Balsan Station on Line 5. It's open daily 11:00–22:00, last order at 20:30, with no break time and open all 365 days. - Address: 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, 1st floor, Unit 1, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Hours: Daily 11:00–22:00 / last order 20:30 (no break time, open 365 days) - Amenities: group dining available, delivery, Wi-Fi, reservations, separate men's/women's restrooms, baby chairs, waiting area, parking available If you're driving, the parking space is nice and roomy so parking is a breeze. ## Where to park at Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga: the 77-car parking tower and tile-roofed gate ![Exterior of the parking tower at Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok-Balsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-01-ddt8r-966.webp) *Parking tower at Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga, a pork galbi restaurant near Balsan Station* ![Parking space signage at Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-02-ybqk0-966.webp) ![Tile-roof gate exterior of Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-03-1qnp4-966.webp) *Exterior of Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga, a pork galbi restaurant near Balsan Station* A huge plus of this pork galbi place near Balsan Station is the spacious parking tower that fits 77 cars. The front gate is styled like a tile-roofed hanok, giving off a Korean, clean and tidy vibe — I felt good just walking up to it. It looked pretty spacious from outside too, and it turns out it can host group gatherings of 30 to 100 people! It seemed like a perfect spot for a family or company dinner with a big crowd. ## Inside Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga: seating and atmosphere ![Spacious main hall seating at Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok-Balsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-04-1hsgm-966.webp) ![Calm interior atmosphere of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-05-1xx5u-966.webp) Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok-Balsan Branch has an antique exterior paired with a calm, comfortable atmosphere featuring clean private rooms. We weren't a group so we were seated in the main hall, but it was still spacious and open enough to make the meal comfortable. The place was so clean I asked the owner about it, and turns out it's a brand-new BBQ restaurant that opened this past April, haha. ## Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga menu and prices: what we ordered ![Menu board of single meat dishes at Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-06-d1x7k-966.webp) ![Menu board listing set menus](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-07-12k86-966.webp) ![Menu board with naengmyeon and doenjang stew](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-08-193u9-966.webp) ![Alcohol menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-09-1wdrs-966.webp) ![Drinks menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-10-ps0il-966.webp) ![Order kiosk screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-11-eotqn-966.webp) Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga's menu includes single dishes like raw beef ribs, hanwoo (Korean beef) skirt steak, seasoned beef king ribs, marinated pork ribs and hanwoo yukhoe (beef tartare), as well as well-curated set menus, meal items like naengmyeon (cold noodles), doenjang stew and rice, and drink and alcohol menus. We ordered 300g of marinated pork ribs (₩23,000) for two, doenjang stew (₩8,000), rice (₩1,000) x2, and Pepsi Zero (₩2,000). ## How the kiosk side-dish refills work ![Side dishes including scallion salad and white kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-12-1l50x-966.webp) ![Plates of pickled vegetables and cabbage salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-13-1047a-966.webp) ![Potato salad and acorn jelly side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-14-16l5m-966.webp) Once we ordered, the side dishes came out — scallion salad, baek-kimchi (white kimchi), pickled vegetables, and fresh cabbage salad, all great to pair with the meat. Potato salad and mook-muchim (seasoned acorn jelly) were also nicely seasoned and delicious. If you want more, you can refill them via the kiosk, which was convenient. ## 300g marinated grilled pork for two, grilled by the staff ![300g of marinated pork ribs on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-15-1j2dc-966.webp) ![Staff member grilling marinated pork ribs](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-16-16d3i-966.webp) ![Marinated pork ribs grilling with sauce soaked in](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-17-rolnf-966.webp) ![Close-up of marinated pork ribs cooking](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-18-dbdwu-966.webp) ![Pork ribs and scallion garnish on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-19-160v5-966.webp) ![Marinated pork ribs cut into bite-sized pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-20-y8mx5-966.webp) ![A piece of pork galbi eaten with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-21-18fhj-966.webp) ![Completed serving of marinated pork ribs for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-22-z4f3s-966.webp) ![Marinated pork ribs spread at Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-23-o2lye-1200.webp) *Marinated pork ribs at Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga, a pork galbi restaurant near Balsan Station* When the marinated pork ribs finally arrived, a staff member grilled everything for us, so all we had to do was eat — so convenient. One serving is 300g, so the portion was generous, and the sweet marinade was so good I fell in love. It turns out they use a patented 144-hour cross-aging process to tenderize the beef and pork ribs while maximizing the umami of the meat! They also use organic pear in the marinade for a natural sweetness rather than an artificial one. Maybe that's why the sweet-and-salty flavor typical of pork galbi came through at its best, without any off or overpowering taste — genuinely delicious, haha. ## Doenjang stew and rice with the pork ribs ![Doenjang stew and rice at Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill-24-pk009-966.webp) *Doenjang stew at Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga, a pork galbi restaurant near Balsan Station* Eating the meat along with zero-sugar cola, doenjang stew and rice left me incredibly full, haha. This place feels like you could fill up on the meat alone! That's how generous and hearty the portions were. The doenjang stew tasted like something homemade — mild and mellow, great with rice. ## Free pear sherbet for dessert After finishing the meal, they served pear sherbet for dessert. You can order it for free from the dessert tab on the kiosk, so don't forget, haha. It was refreshing and cut through the greasiness after all that meat — a great way to finish. It tasted almost identical to a Tank Boy popsicle, haha. ## Verdict: is Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga worth it for a family dinner near Balsan Station? Overall, if you're looking for a pork galbi restaurant near Balsan Station where you can eat comfortably with family, I'd recommend Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok-Balsan Branch. The restaurant is spacious and clean, with plenty of parking, making it easy to bring your parents along, and above all, the 300g portion per person was really filling. The marinated pork ribs were grilled by staff so we could eat comfortably, and from the neatly served side dishes to the meal items to the final dessert, it was a satisfying meal overall. Especially getting to finish off with the free pear sherbet after the meat made for a clean, nice ending! If you're looking for a family dining spot near Balsan Station or a pork galbi restaurant to visit with your parents, I think it's worth checking out. ## Where it is - Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga Magok-Balsan Branch (이화정갈비명가 마곡발산점) - 42 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, 1st floor, Unit 1, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강서구 강서로54길 42 1층 1호 - 37.5588685, 126.8410224 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%ED%99%94%EC%A0%95%EA%B0%88%EB%B9%84%EB%AA%85%EA%B0%80%20%EB%A7%88%EA%B3%A1%EB%B0%9C%EC%82%B0%EC%A0%90/@37.5588685,126.8410224,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@tint-tonic-seoul/balsan-pork-ribs-parking-tower-refill/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt