Mohyeondong Charcoal House Jeonju: Iberico Pork Belly BBQ Review 2026

If you're looking for a top-notch samgyeopsal spot in Jeonju or an amazing meat restaurant in Songcheon-dong,

this is the grill house locals wholeheartedly recommend! ‼️

I recently visited Mo Hyeon-dong Charcoal Grill House! 🐖🐖

A true charcoal Iberico pork belly restaurant that came from Iksan

Mo Hyeon-dong Charcoal Grill House

📍Location: 122 Cheonmasan-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si

In front of Halla Vivapdi Complex 2, right next to Cafe Gum

✅️Hours: Mon-Sat 17:00-01:00

Sun 15:00-23:00

Reservations available (limited to 3 groups per day)

✅️Parking: 2 spots available next to the store (street parking also available)

With even a cute pig shape 🐖 at the entrance,

Mo Hyeon-dong Charcoal Grill House immediately caught my eye.

Because it's clearly a popular spot with a waiting line,

what's the winning strategy?

💓It's an open run, baby!💓

It opens at 5 PM, but I arrived a little early

and was able to go in first.

Seriously, the *power* cooling was x3!

All the powerful air conditioners were set to 18 degrees for power cooling,

so the inside was genuinely ‼️ cool,

and I, sweating like crazy, felt instantly refreshed the moment I stepped inside!

Mo Hyeon-dong Charcoal Grill House Interior Atmosphere

The subtle, pleasant scent of charcoal greets you at the entrance of

Mo Hyeon-dong Charcoal Grill House.

It's also a Jeonju samgyeopsal hotspot frequently visited by Jeonbuk Hyundai players,

they say!

This looks like a team dinner, doesn't it?

For a team dinner spot sought out by soccer players,

you can imagine just how delicious and high-quality it must be!

Mo Hyeon-dong Charcoal Grill House, which began in Mo Hyeon-dong, Iksan,

also has a rich history and a compelling owner's story.

Take a moment to read it!

The interior of Mo Hyeon-dong Charcoal Grill House exudes a cozy, retro charm.

While not grand in scale,

the tables are thoughtfully arranged,

creating an atmosphere perfectly suited for family dinners or team gatherings!

😊

The self-service corner offers fresh vegetables,

and if you need more of the basic side dishes,

you can enjoy additional servings!

"Don't leave any side dishes."

While you often see phrases like "Only take what you can eat,"

here, if you use it without leaving anything behind,

they offer a lovely message: "We will reward you with even better ingredients" 💓

At the side dish corner,

you'll find kimchi, green onion kimchi, sauces, muk (jelly), and shredded green onions.

Even salt + sesame oil dipping sauces are fully prepared! ‼️

Let's also check the origin of the ingredients.

Jeonju's Samgyeopsal Hotspot

Why Mo Hyeon-dong Charcoal Grill House is Special

A nationwide hit! ‼️

Korea's ONLY cypress-aged Iberico pork!

They take top-grade Iberico raw meat,

age it in cypress wood,

perfectly eliminating any unwanted odors and bacteria,

and enhance it with rich flavor and juiciness,

creating a premium aged meat.

The unique phytoncide components from the cypress wood permeate the meat,

providing a deep, unparalleled flavor.

Why go to a forest?

You can recharge with phytoncides right here at Mo Hyeon-dong Charcoal Grill House!

Mo Hyeon-dong Charcoal Grill House Menu & Prices

Our great value signature/recommended set menus and

à la carte options like

Samgyeopsal (pork belly), Kkotmoksal (premium pork collar), Kkotchimmasal (premium skirt steak), Kkotsamgyeopsal (premium pork belly),

and premium special short ribs,

plus limited-edition Hwangjesal (Emperor's Cut), Eogeosal (Crocodile Cut), and Pluma‼️

And then there are Mohyeondong Charcoal Grill House's signature side dishes:

pot rice, green onion ramyeon, sausage, and pork rinds (kkupdegi)...

Honestly, they have it all!

So, we went with the Cypress-aged Assorted Set B,

and added a small pot rice to our order.

While it's typically for two people,

it was actually the perfect amount for three of us.

Mohyeondong Charcoal Grill House

Review: Cypress-aged Assorted Set B

First off, they brought out ice-cold water that was so refreshing just to touch.

Just by participating in their receipt review event,

you can get a complimentary sausage, pork rinds (kkupdegi), or homemade seasoned chicken neck meat!

You should totally go for it!

Green onion kimchi (pa kimchi), spicy green onion salad (pajeori), regular kimchi, chilled acorn jelly salad (muk-sabal), salt, ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce), and fresh vegetables are all served as complimentary banchan (side dishes).

But this muk-sabal (chilled acorn jelly salad) was absolutely out of this world...

I'm the kind of person who always orders mul-naengmyeon (cold noodle soup) at a Korean BBQ place,

and with this tangy, refreshing cold noodle broth plus the jelly...

They say muk (acorn jelly) is trending these days,

but why go all the way to Seoul?

You can find this right here in Jeonju! 🐿🐿🐿

It was so delicious, we just had to get a refill!

And then, the real charcoal arrives! 🔥

This high-heat charcoal, burning intensely between 175-200 degrees Celsius,

made the area around the grill sizzle as soon as it appeared, but

thanks to the powerful air conditioning, I stayed perfectly cool even right in front of the flames.

This doenjang jjigae (Korean soybean paste stew) was exactly what you'd hope for at a Korean BBQ spot‼️

This rich and deeply flavorful doenjang jjigae

was packed with generous amounts of tofu and mushrooms,

and stayed incredibly delicious right until it cooled down after we finished eating.

Moksal (pork collar), Kkotsal (flower meat), Hwangjesal (Emperor's Cut),

plus sausage and mushrooms,

the fantastic value Assorted Set B has arrived!

The owner really knows their stuff...

Garlic is served as whole cloves,

and the kimchi is drizzled with sesame oil, perfect for grilling to delicious perfection.

A staff member advised us to enjoy the meat when it's about 80% cooked,

and with the thick cuts of moksal

and the intense heat from the charcoal,

it quickly grilled to that perfect crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside texture.

Seriously, isn't this practically a steak?!

The juiciness is absolutely insane!

Perilla leaf lover..

Skillfully wrapping them up and digging in!

Thanks to the cypress wood aging, there's absolutely no unpleasant odor,

in fact, it's so incredibly tasty even when eaten just by itself,

without any wraps,

that I kept exclaiming 'delicious, delicious!'

Roughly 20-30 minutes after placing our order,

our pot-cooked rice arrived too!

(*With the pot rice, you can enjoy the crispy scorched rice (nurungji) after you finish your meal!)

Imagine, freshly cooked rice,

pair it with lightly grilled seaweed, dipped in soy sauce with a touch of sesame oil...

Oh, how incredibly delicious that is!

And it's absolutely amazing when eaten with doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew).

If you're someone who believes rice is a must-have with your grilled meat,

this is absolutely the right choice on the menu,

but if waiting is tough, remember there's also instant rice (Hetbahn) as an option!

The 'flower meat' (kkot-sal) and 'emperor meat' (hwangje-sal)

were even more incredible than the pork neck,

proving that premium truly lives up to its name!

As we savored the delicious meat,

seeing a line start to form outside

just made me feel even more proud, thinking, 'Yep, we're definitely at a real hotspot!'

You can take care of any lingering meat smell with a fabric refresher spray! ^,~

(But honestly, the meat smell wasn't too strong thanks to the good ventilation anyway!)

Before we knew it, there were 4 groups waiting in line!

Until we got here, the weather was super humid,

and we were sweating up a storm,

but by the time we finished eating,

the sky had even cleared up, making our dinner even more joyful.

From now on, if anyone asks about a delicious samgyeopsal (pork belly) spot in Songcheon-dong,

I'll definitely be recommending Mohyeondong Chamsootjip...

And after your meal, you can easily grab some delicious desserts nearby at places like Goom, Pyeongpyeong, Mom's Bread, The Paul, and more, hoho!

A refreshing spot where you can enjoy grilling without worrying about the summer heat,

a truly cool meat restaurant.

For accommodation on your Jeonju trip,

it's Shilla Stay Hanok Village :)