Nongjang Saramdeul Sangdojeom
농장사람들 상도점
About
Spacious butcher-style Korean BBQ restaurant near Sangdo Station serving fresh pork and beef on large grill pans with complimentary ice cream.
A short walk from Sangdo Station in Dongjak District, Nongjang Saramdeul operates as a butcher-style restaurant (*jeong-yuk sikdang*), offering a wide variety of fresh meats directly to wide communal grills. The cavernous, multi-level dining space is filled with broad tables that easily accommodate large company gatherings and family dinners, creating a lively neighborhood atmosphere where conversation flows over sizzling fat. A flat table fee of 5,000 KRW unlocks an expansive spread of side dishes and vegetables, which staff happily refill throughout the meal. Diners often map out their meals in stages. A session might begin with quick-searing ribbons of *chadolbaegi* (thin beef brisket) or thick cuts of fresh *samgyeopsal* (pork belly) and five-layer *ogyeopsal*. As the pork cooks to a deep golden brown, mushrooms, kimchi, bean sprouts, and bracken fern (*gosari*) roast directly in the rendered fat on the flat grill. Dip the rich belly slices into a punchy garlic sauce blended with wasabi to cut through the richness. Beyond the standard cuts, the menu features firmer textures like chewy *hangjeongsal* (pork jowl) and *mokdeolmisal* (pork neck crest), a specialty cut prized for its distinct, crunchy snap and concentrated savoriness. Sweetly marinated *dwaeji-galbi* (pork ribs) often caps the savory courses, pairing naturally with sides of grilled ferns and chilled bowls of broth-heavy *mul naengmyeon* or spicy *bibim naengmyeon*. Staff and the owner frequently step in to manage the grilling during quieter stretches, keeping the pace effortless. Before heading back out toward Sangdo-ro, guests are offered a complimentary scoop of ice cream dusted with a powdery, roasted nutty coating of *konggaru* (soybean flour)—a light, sweet finish to a hearty feast.
Menu
- Fresh Pork Belly₩12,000
- 육회낙지탕탕이₩30,000
- 차돌관자삼합₩35,000
- 돼지갈비(300g)₩7,000
- 소갈비(300g)₩16,000
- 불고기냉면₩9,000
- Cold Noodles₩7,000
- King Beef Short Rib Soup₩12,000
- 능이전복왕갈비탕₩20,000
Local tips
- A flat table setting fee (sangcharim) of 5,000 KRW is charged per table, not per person.
- Don't leave without having the complimentary dessert ice cream dusted with bean powder.
- Mix wasabi into the house garlic sauce for a great pairing with pork belly.
Details
- Sangdo Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–23:00
- Monday
- 11:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–23:00
- Friday
- 11:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–23:00