Cuisine

Korean (한식당)

District

Sangju (상주시) , Gyeongbuk

Address

Gyeongsangbuk-do Sangju-si Yeongnamjeil-ro 1119-9

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Myeongsilsanggam Hanwoo Sangju Livestock Cooperative Direct Store is a Korean beef butcher-restaurant in Sangju, Gyeongbuk Province, operated directly by the local livestock coo...

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A focused meal stop

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Popular items or seats may run out. Earlier visits are safer.

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Myeongsilsanggam Hanwoo Sangju Livestock Cooperative Direct Store is a Korean beef butcher-restaurant in Sangju, Gyeongbuk Province, operated directly by the local livestock cooperative, which allows it to offer hanwoo at more competitive pricing than typical retail restaurants. Diners select their preferred cuts at the butcher counter near the entrance, purchase the meat, and carry it into the dining hall for grilling. Among grilled options, chaekkeut (sirloin strip) and chimsal (flank) are the most popular, earning praise for the melt-on-the-tongue quality expected of 1+ grade hanwoo. The yukhoe (beef tartare) is a sleeper hit, with exceptional freshness, and the roseu-pyeonchae (thinly sliced raw beef) also performs well. The restaurant's other signature is the Sanggam hanwoo-tang, a beef soup limited to 200 bowls daily. Thick galbi meat from Cheongsong hanwoo sits in the bowl in pieces large enough to evoke steak, and the deeply flavored broth rewards anyone who spoons rice into the remaining liquid. Arriving early in the morning is advisable, as many diners specifically target the soup before it sells out. The complimentary naengmyeon served after grilled courses draws on a sagol (bone-broth) base with a sweet-tart seasoning that has drawn positive comments. Banchan overall is well-prepared, with the house soy sauce singled out as a standout. A table-setting charge of 6,000 won per person may feel steep in isolation, but the breadth and quality of the accompanying dishes provide context. The restaurant is large enough to host group dinners, corporate gatherings, and family occasions, with private rooms available on the second floor. A children's play area makes visits with young kids more comfortable. The parking lot is spacious, and reservations made a week in advance can secure a private room. Weekend lunch waits occasionally reach 30 groups or more, though the restaurant's size means entry typically comes within about 40 minutes. The ugeo-mulhoe (beef water-course tartare) is a worthwhile side order, its considerable spiciness pairs well with the buckwheat noodles served alongside.