Ggojang Sotttukgeong Samgyeopsal Yeokgok Bonjeom
꼬장솥뚜껑삼겹살 역곡본점
About
Lively barbecue spot near Yeoggok Station grilling domestic fresh pork belly on an upside-down cauldron lid alongside assorted kimchi and bracken.
A short walk from Yeoggok Station, Kkojang Sotttukkeong Domestic Fresh Pork Belly operates as an unpretentious Bucheon neighborhood fixture tailored for communal feasting. The sprawling, vented dining room welcomes local workers and university students drawn to its straightforward value proposition: fresh, thick-cut domestic pork cooked atop heavy, inverted cast-iron cauldron lids. Orders require a three-portion baseline, though the affordable rates make this an easy commitment. The centerpiece is the domestic raw *samgyeopsal*, interspersed with ribbons of rich meat and balanced fat, alongside dense slabs of *moksal* (pork neck). Once heated, the convex curvature of the *sotttukkeong* directs shimmering pork lard straight toward the center. Staff intervene to arrange a colorful perimeter of sides directly into this rendered fat: well-fermented baechu-kimchi, pungent *pa-kimchi* (scallion kimchi), sharp *gat-kimchi* (mustard leaf kimchi), seasoned soybean sprouts, green onion salad, and earthy *gosari* (bracken fiddleheads). As the pork crisps, these accompaniments caramelize, cutting through the meat’s heaviness with deep acidity and smoky savour. Unlimited garlic, ssamjang, and fresh lettuce await at the self-service counter, while table sides like steamed egg and cold *bibim-naengmyeon* provide sharp, cooling counterpoints to the sizzling iron. When the meat dwindles, the remaining rendered fat finds its ultimate purpose in the fried rice. Staff mix the rice with leftover charred kimchis, smother it in snowy shredded cheese, and cover it with a small tin basin to melt into a crisp-bottomed, gooey finale. With grease splatters contained by surrounding metal shields, the room stays energetic and brisk—a proper local drinking den anchored by sizzling fat, sharp pickled greens, and the clinking of cold soju glasses.
Menu
- Fresh Pork Belly₩12,000
- 국내산생삼겹 (150g)₩10,000
- 대패 파삼겹 (150g)₩10,000
- Pork Shoulder
- Pork Jowl
- Fried Rice
- Cold Noodles
- 국내산생목살 (150g)₩10,000
- 대패 우삼겹 (150g)₩12,000
- Kimchi Fried Rice₩3,000
- Snowflake Cheese₩3,000
- Kimchi Stew₩6,000
Local tips
- First meat order requires a minimum of 3 portions, regardless of party size.
- Staff will grill the meat when the restaurant is not overly crowded.
- Order fried rice at the end to finish your meal cooked right on the cast-iron lid.
- Help yourself to unlimited fresh lettuce, perilla leaves, garlic, and ssamjang at the self-bar.
Details
- Yeoggok Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 16:00–23:00
- Monday
- 16:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 16:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 16:00–23:00
- Friday
- 16:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 16:00–23:00