Icheon Korean BBQ: how to grill 5 special beef cuts in order, Jowatso

If you're looking for a family-gathering restaurant in Icheon, I recommend Jowatso (조왔소) in Gamgok, Janghowon.

Starting with the Signature Special Cut Platter,

and going all the way to mul naengmyeon and nurungji, here's a beef meal I was really happy with.

Why I picked Jowatso for a family beef dinner in Janghowon, Icheon

Jowatso Janghowon Gamgok Main Branch (조왔소 장호원 감곡 본점) is a beef restaurant in Janghowon, Icheon, where you can enjoy premium beef at a reasonable price. When you look for a comfortable place to eat with family in Icheon or Janghowon, what matters most in the end is the quality of the meat and how satisfied you leave.

Beef isn't cheap, so

a meal only counts as satisfying if you walk out thinking, "I want to come back again."

Jowatso Janghowon Gamgok Main Branch lets you enjoy premium beef at a reasonable price, and it's a popular spot for family gatherings, company dinners and meals after a round of golf.

It's also easy to reach from Gamgok CC, Blackstone Icheon GC, Silk Valley CC and Solmoro CC, so it's a no-fuss place for a hearty meal after your round.

How much is Jowatso's Signature Special Cut Platter, and what's in it?

The Signature Special Cut Platter is 850g for ₩89,000. It's the first menu item that catches your eye at Jowatso.

It comes with uidae galbi (thick-cut ribs) + bonkkotsal (a tender rib-finger cut) + beef galbisal (rib meat) + flat iron + rapeseed-honey marinated beef.

Since several cuts arrive on one tray, it's fun to pick what you like, and it makes ordering easy when you come with family or friends.

With this much variety, it's a very satisfying set for anyone who wants to taste many cuts at once.

In what order should you grill the special cut platter?

I recommend grilling the platter in this order: galbisal → flat iron → uidae galbi → bonkkotsal → rapeseed-honey marinated beef. This is the order I actually grilled and ate it in.

• Grill and eat the galbisal and flat iron first
• Then put on the uidae galbi
• Finish with the bonkkotsal and then the rapeseed-honey marinated beef

After trying the whole platter this way, order extra of whichever cut you liked best.

Each cut has its own charm: comparing the five

The galbisal has a rich savory flavor the more you chew,

The flat iron is clean-tasting with just enough marbling, so it isn't tough and stays tender. It's a touch more tender than the galbisal.

The uidae galbi is known for its rich juices and nutty flavor, and the bonkkotsal impressed me with its incredibly soft texture.

Lastly, the rapeseed-honey marinated beef adds a sweet flavor and has been aged in its marinade, so it really melts in your mouth.

After finishing the Signature Platter, the item I debated ordering more of was the rapeseed-honey marinated beef. It's easy for anyone to enjoy, young or old.

Being able to taste several cuts at once

felt especially satisfying for family gatherings and group meals.

Jowatso meal menu: mul naengmyeon or nurungji?

After the meat at Jowatso, it's nice to finish with cool mul naengmyeon (cold noodles in broth) or warm nurungji (scorched rice soup). Eating the chewy noodles together with the beef gives you both a clean taste and a refreshing chill.

It wraps up the meal so cleanly that it made me even happier with the whole dinner.

I'd also recommend the warm nurungji to end the meal. A mild toasty rice aroma spreads, and since it isn't strong-flavored, it settled my stomach nicely after the meat.

Being able to choose between cold mul naengmyeon and warm nurungji to suit your taste is another plus for Jowatso.

Is it a good place to eat after golf in Icheon?

I'd absolutely recommend Jowatso for a meal after a round of golf. Icheon has many golf courses, including Gamgok CC, Blackstone Icheon GC, Silk Valley CC and Solmoro CC.

The drive after your round isn't long, a group can eat comfortably, and parking is easy, so Jowatso makes a good choice.

And when you're worn out from exercise, a generous menu at roughly pork prices, with a variety of special-cut beef,

all at once, is great for recovering your energy. It's a high-satisfaction choice for golf outings or company dinners.

Jowatso hours, parking and location

Jowatso Janghowon Gamgok Main Branch is open 11:00–22:00, with no break time and no closing days. There are large private parking lots in front of and behind the building. The big parking lot is so nice!

The address is 25 Seodong-daero 8809beon-gil, Janghowon-eup, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do.

Jowatso beef BBQ in Icheon: who I'd recommend it to

✔ Anyone looking for a good-value family-gathering restaurant in Icheon

✔ Anyone looking in Janghowon for a restaurant serving quality beef at a good price

• ✔ Anyone who wants to enjoy a variety of special cuts at once
• ✔ Anyone looking for a hearty, good-value place to eat after a round of golf
• ✔ Anyone looking for a friendly place with a nice atmosphere for company dinners or group gatherings

If you're planning a proper beef meal in Janghowon, Jowatso is worth a visit.

In particular, the Signature Special Cut Platter (850g) lets you taste many cuts at once, and it looked like a high-satisfaction pick for family gatherings, friend meetups and company dinners.

If you're searching for a family-gathering restaurant in Icheon, a Janghowon restaurant, or a place for a beef meal, this is worth a look.