Pick-your-own-meat butcher BBQ in Yongin: Dongbaek Hanokjip

I've been craving good meat lately, so I headed to Dongbaek Hanokjip Charcoal Grill Butcher Restaurant in the Dongbaek area of Yongin :)

It's a place with tons of reviews and good ratings that anyone who loves meat has probably heard of, so I went in with high expectations — and after eating there, I got why it's such a popular meat spot in Dongbaek!

Unlike a typical BBQ place, this one has a butcher-shop style where you can pick from a variety of cuts yourself, which I really liked.

What is Dongbaek Hanokjip Charcoal Grill Butcher Restaurant?

• 📍 Dongbaek, Yongin
• 🔥 Charcoal grill butcher restaurant
• 🥩 Pork galbi / hanwoo and various meat menu

True to its name, the place has a hanok (traditional Korean house) feel, which gave it a cozier, more comfortable vibe than your typical BBQ joint.

It seemed like a good spot for a family dinner out, and also for friends or a date. Above all, the meat looked really fresh when I visited, so I think meat lovers would be quite satisfied!

Inside the restaurant

Menu

Hearty banchan even before the meat arrives

It's not just meat on the table — there's a nice variety of banchan (side dishes) to go with it too. Salad, seasoned vegetables, pickles, lettuce wraps — lots of good options to pair with the meat.

Meat dipped in salt is already delicious, but switching between all these different side dishes lets you enjoy a whole range of flavors! Personally I love the combo of lettuce wrap + garlic + meat, and since I could grill the garlic right alongside the meat, I really got to enjoy it properly 🤍

There's also a refill corner, so you can help yourself whenever you need more 🤎

Meat picked at the butcher counter

And finally, the charcoal grilling!

And now for today's main event! They lay the meat right on the grill and cook it for you, and watching it sizzle away just made me hungrier haha. Meat tastes best eaten right when it's nicely browned, not overcooked.

The outside got beautifully seared while the inside stayed juicy, so each bite was wonderfully moist. Grilling over charcoal in particular added a subtle smoky flavor — totally different from meat grilled at home.

If you're looking for a good meat restaurant in Yongin and you love that proper charcoal-grilled flavor, I'd recommend this place!

Hanok doenjang jjigae 🤎

Eating it with rice is pure happiness ✨🤎

To sum up

Overall, I felt Dongbaek Hanokjip Charcoal Grill Butcher Restaurant is a great spot for meat lovers ❤️

Being a butcher restaurant, you get to enjoy a wide variety of meat cuts, and grilling over charcoal really brings out the flavor 🤎 There were also plenty of banchan on offer that paired well with the meat ✨👍

If you're looking for a good spot in Dongbaek for a family meal, or a day when you want good meat with friends or a date, I think this place is worth a visit ❤️ Above all, meat really is best grilled over charcoal…🔥

If you've been searching for a good meat restaurant around Yongin, give Dongbaek Hanokjip Charcoal Grill Butcher Restaurant a try :)