Hongneung Jokbal
홍능족발
About
Operating since 1977 near Cheongnyangni Station, this storied jokbal house is famed for pioneering crispy, German Schweinshaxe-style deep-fried pork trotter.
Just a two-minute walk from Cheongnyangni Station Exit 2, Hongneung Jokbal has held down its corner of Dongdaemun since 1977. Its weathered exterior and bold red lettering carry decades of neighborhood history, but inside, the dining room is orderly and relaxed, catering equally to lunchtime diners, family gatherings, and late-night rounds of beer. The restaurant’s signature claim to fame is its fried jokbal (tuigim jokbal), widely recognized as a pioneer of the style. Served on a wide iron plate, the pork hock arrives with a blistering, golden-fried skin showered in crispy garlic flakes and parsley, evoking the textural snap of German Schweinshaxe. Beneath the crackling exterior, the meat remains tender and gelatinous, completely shedding any excess grease in the fryer. Diners who want variety can opt for the half-and-half (banban) sets, which pair traditional glazed jokbal, fiery spicy jokbal (maeun jokbal), or bossam. The table settings are generous and calculated to balance the rich pork. Bubbling earthen pots of doenjang-guk arrive packed with soft tofu and vegetables, offering a savory palate cleanser between bites. Side dishes include crisp lettuce leaves, raw garlic, pungent peppers, and a refreshing dongchimi-style radish water kimchi. The seasoned chives—bright and tossed with a subtle sweet-tart dressing—and the spicy, crunchy radish salad (musaengchae) are essential foils wrapped inside leafy ssam. Whether ordering a medium platter of fried trotters for two or sharing a half-and-half spread with noodles (jaengban guksu) among a group, the meal offers a crisp, satisfying diversion from standard steamed trotters. Operating from late morning until nearly midnight (closed Mondays), Hongneung Jokbal remains an enduring Dongdaemun fixture for honest, time-tested comfort.
Menu
- Fried Pork Trotters₩39,000
- Spicy Pork Trotters₩35,000
- Braised Pork Trotters₩34,000
- Half-and-Half Trotters₩49,000
- Bossam (Boiled Pork Slices)₩39,000
- Spicy Buckwheat Noodles₩8,000
Local tips
- Try the signature deep-fried jokbal topped with crispy garlic flakes.
- Order the half-and-half set (반반세트) to sample two styles like fried and spicy trotters.
- Write a Naver review during your visit to get free mini fried jokbal or mini cold noodles.
Details
- Cheongnyangni
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–23:50
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 11:00–23:50
- Wednesday
- 11:00–23:50
- Thursday
- 11:00–23:50
- Friday
- 11:00–23:50
- Saturday
- 11:00–23:50