Charcoal Grill Alley | Attraction Guide | K-Travel Mate

When you enter Yangjimarl village in Hongcheon-eup, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon, the delicious smell of seasoning and meat burning fills the area. Charcoal Grill Alley, where 20 businesses are concentrated, is located on the way to Seoraksan and is nationally renowned for its unique marinade flavor. On weekends and holidays, each restaurant is crowded with visitors, with up to one million tourists from outside the area each year, making it as popular as many famous tourist attractions. The charcoal grill here uses old-fashioned cast iron grills with oak charcoal to cook pork marinated in a special sauce of gochujang, doenjang, and honey, which removes any typical off-flavors. Each restaurant adds its own secret recipe to enhance the flavor, and it is excellent when served with Hongcheon deodeok. Nearby attractions include Daemyung Ski Resort, Hongcheon Hot Springs, Hongcheongang Recreation Area, and Palbong Mountain, making it a great destination for combined tourism courses.