Gamja Bau Muk Dong Yeong Yang Jokbal
감자바우묵동영양족발
About
Long-running neighborhood jokbal institution near Taereung station serving mountain-high piles of savory herbal braised pork trotters.
Tucked away on the ground floor of an apartment complex near Taereung Station, Gamjabau Mukdong Yeongyang Jokbal carries the weathered, unpretentious atmosphere of a long-standing neighborhood fixture. The dining room feels akin to a no-frills drivers’ diner, anchored by a wide open kitchen and a constant hum of regulars claiming tables alongside delivery riders picking up takeout. The centerpiece is the yeongyang jokbal, delivered to the table in a generous, towering heap of sliced pork trotter. Striking a careful balance between lean meat and gelatinous skin, the pork is served moist and aromatic, carrying an herbal, medicinal undercurrent that avoids the cloying sweetness or heavy salt common in modern preparations. Accompaniments are traditional and purposefully light: cold, tart dongchimi radish water, kimchi, fresh greens accompanied by whole scallions, seasoned salted shrimp (saeujeot), ssamjang, and broad bowls of kongnamul-guk—a lightly seasoned, pepper-dusted bean sprout soup with an audible crunch. The concise menu offers little in the way of rice dishes, leaving diners to flank their pork with two specific alternatives. Crisp potato pancakes (gamjajeon) offer a savory, fried contrast to the richness of the trotter. Alternatively, the kitchen turns out jaengban makguksu, a wide platter of buckwheat noodles that staff toss directly at the table; rather than hitting the aggressive, vinegary tang of a standard chojang dressing, the seasoning here leans mild, subdued, and less sweet. Between the straightforward pours of soju and the sprawling platters of braised pork, it remains a steadfast Jungnang destination built on old-school consistency.
Menu
- Herbal Braised Pig's Trotters₩36,000
- Spicy Buckwheat Noodles₩20,000
- Potato Pancake₩11,000
- Cold Buckwheat Noodles₩9,000
- Spicy Buckwheat Noodles₩10,000
Local tips
- Located on the first floor inside the Muk-dong Shindo residential-commercial complex arcade.
- Pair the jokbal with potato pancakes (gamjajeon) or spicy buckwheat noodles (makguksu).
- Rice-based side dishes are not available on the menu.
Details
- Taereung Resort Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:00–21:50
- Monday
- 10:00–21:50
- Tuesday
- —
- Wednesday
- 10:00–21:50
- Thursday
- 10:00–21:50
- Friday
- 10:00–21:50
- Saturday
- 10:00–21:50