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Barbeque with the smell of smoke enjoyed in the outdoors

There is no better way to cap off a short trip than a barbeque party during which families and couples can cook meat together and reflect on and talk about what they have liked during the trip. Along with the sizzling meat being cooked deliciously on a grill, my heart saddens for not wanting to go back to the daily grind.




I drove up a road that did not seem to be leading anywhere. Located on the middle of a hill with a great view of fields and paddies, Gwasuwonjip is located where an orchard, or “gwasuwon” in Korean, used to be. The owner wanted to open up a restaurant that serves tasty dishes and decided to establish barbeque as its main menu.




All of the barbeque meat used here is ripened at the restaurant and roasted after applying various sauces and spices. Samgyeop Barbeque, a dish recommended by the owner, is filled with devotion over a 7-day process of ripening, drying and smoking. Pork belly, which has worn the smell of fire through smoking with oak tree logs in a barbeque drum, is roasted on a stone plate and contains a sufficient amount of juice. There is also a beef barbeque dish, which uses top blade meat on the upper part of a cow’s foreleg to boast a simple taste. Moreover, pork neck barbeque, seasoned by various spices and herbs, is a dish that provides a smooth, pleasant flavor.




A barbeque party is at its best in the outdoors. In addition to the main building in the form of hanok, Gwasuwonjip also has a tent in the front yard where people can enjoy meals with a cool breeze. Subdued lighting at night further adds a spoonful of the camping vibe.



Written and photos by Park Hee-eun





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  • Gwasuwonjib

    Address / 41-15, Dogam-ro 232beon-gil Wollong-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

    Contact / 031-941-0901

    Hours of operation / 11:00-22:00

    Closed on / Mondays

    Menu/ Uncle Kim Set for 2: 35,000 KRW, Uncle Kim Set for 4: 59,000 KRW, Gwasuwonjip Set for 2: 28,000 KRW, Gwasuwonjip Set for 4: 51,000 KRW

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