Yongin BBQ with separate beef and pork grills: Dongbaek Hanokjip

I got to try both hanwoo and pork at Dongbaek Hanokjip Charcoal Grill Butcher Restaurant, a well-known spot in Dongbaek, Giheung, Yongin. I was visiting Yongin and craving good meat, so I looked it up. They say they use good ingredients, handmade sauces, and put care into every single dish. Beef, pork, and a variety of other meats grilled over charcoal really bring out the natural flavor of the meat. I got to enjoy a hearty meal alongside it too.

Where is Dongbaek Hanokjip, and is there parking?

Dongbaek Hanokjip Charcoal Grill Butcher Restaurant in Yongin is about a 3-minute walk from Eojeong Station toward Eondong-ro. There's a private parking lot behind the building, so parking was easy.

Rich juices and deep flavor, done right — Dongbaek Hanokjip Charcoal Grill Butcher Restaurant, a well-known meat spot in Dongbaek, Giheung, Yongin. This place lets you feel the perks of a butcher-style restaurant and the appeal of charcoal grilling all in one place.

Whenever you're craving beef in Yongin, want charcoal BBQ in Giheung, or want a proper meal with family in Dongbaek — Dongbaek Hanokjip Charcoal Grill Butcher Restaurant fits the bill.

A charcoal grill specialist I sought out because I wanted good meat.

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Inside Dongbaek Hanokjip: seating and atmosphere

Dongbaek Hanokjip Charcoal Grill Butcher Restaurant, the well-known meat spot in Dongbaek, Giheung, Yongin, runs with a spacious, comfortable atmosphere. I visited for what felt like a slightly early weekday dinner. It seemed just as suited to nearby office workers' lunches as it would be to family outings or group gatherings.

How to pick your own meat at the butcher counter

You pick your meat directly at the front butcher counter and grill it over charcoal. Being able to enjoy beef and pork together makes this Dongbaek, Giheung, Yongin meat spot even better.

At Dongbaek Hanokjip Charcoal Grill Butcher Restaurant you can pick exactly what you're in the mood for. It felt like a shame to eat just one kind of meat, so I picked one pack each of beef and pork.

There's a self-serve bar set up in the center. There's also a self-serve drinks corner, so you can just help yourself comfortably.

What we ordered at Dongbaek Hanokjip and what it cost

Hanwoo lower sirloin (₩33,860), Dodram spicy pork belly (₩29,340), hanok doenjang stew (₩7,000), Suhyangmi rice (₩2,000), a drink — cola (₩2,000). We picked one pack each of hanwoo sirloin and spicy pork belly, and rounded it out with a hearty meal alongside. A Naver receipt review event is also ongoing.

Hanwoo lower sirloin, ₩33,860

1+ grade hanwoo lower sirloin. A menu item for really enjoying the deep flavor and tender texture of carefully selected premium hanwoo.

Alongside good basic side dishes, they put the hanwoo sirloin on the well-heated grill first. The hanwoo lower sirloin had great color.

Even to the naked eye, the marbling was exceptional. They grilled it golden brown on both sides.

We started with the clean-tasting hanwoo sirloin, cutting it into nice bite-sized pieces to try.

Dodram premium sow pork belly, ₩29,340

1+ grade pork. Beautifully colored spicy pork belly.

They said beef and pork use different grills. They swapped the grill and cooked it golden brown on both sides.

Being able to enjoy beef and pork together makes Dongbaek Hanokjip Charcoal Grill Butcher Restaurant, the well-known meat spot in Dongbaek, Giheung, Yongin, even better. They grilled the thick-cut pork golden brown and cut it into nice bite-sized pieces once more.

Watching it turn golden brown over the charcoal made me want to dig in right away.

Juicy, savory pork. Being the spicy pork belly cut, it was just as delicious as the hanwoo.

Hanok doenjang stew and Suhyangmi rice to finish

We finished with the savory hanok doenjang stew, alongside nicely cooked, fluffy rice. A hearty finish right to the end, paired with a fizzy drink too.

Is Dongbaek Hanokjip worth a visit?

Dongbaek Hanokjip Charcoal Grill Butcher Restaurant, the well-known meat spot in Dongbaek, Giheung, Yongin, let me really feel the appeal of charcoal grilling. From hanwoo to pork, all in one place, I got to properly taste meat grilled golden brown over charcoal.