Jangja Jeongyukjeom Sikdang
장자정육점식당
About
Locally beloved butcher-style Korean BBQ joint in Guri serving high-quality fresh domestic pork belly on a classic cast-iron grill at fair prices.
Tucked in an Inchang-dong alley between Guri and Donggureung stations, Jangja Butcher Restaurant operates with the unpretentious clarity of an authentic neighborhood staple. Despite its modest dining room of roughly eight four-top tables, the space routinely packs out by seven on weeknights, thick with sizzling pork, clinking soju glasses, and local regulars. A government-designated "Good Price Restaurant," it avoids the extra table-setting fees common to butcher-style dining while serving domestic pork at remarkably fair portions. The house draw is the domestic female pork belly, sliced fresh by the owner into thick, hearty cuts. Served with skin intact in the style of *ogyeopsal*, the raw pork displays a clean aroma and an exceptional ratio of lean meat to rich fat. Searing over a heavy cast-iron grill, the pork crisps on the outside while yielding a deep, savory chew. Rather than chasing modern grilling trends, the experience channels nostalgic *jip-gyeopsal*—the familiar, comforting taste of eating pork belly at home. The meat needs little more than a dip into sesame oil and salt, though wrapping it in fresh lettuce with raw garlic and spicy cheongyang peppers delivers classic satisfaction. Cast-iron real estate is fully utilized: kimchi, bean sprouts, and sliced onions caramelize in the rendering pork fat alongside the meat. Every table receives complimentary bowls of comforting fermented soybean soup—often laden with dried greens—alongside shredded scallions and rotating side dishes. Diners can also grill marbled neck meat (*mok-samgyeop*) or order cooling summer bowls of *yeolmu guksu* (young radish kimchi noodles). Whatever the progression, skipping the finishing fried rice is an oversight. Ordered at the end, pre-seasoned rice is scraped across the hot surface; chopping in a few reserved, crisp scraps of pork belly seals in the smoky pork fat for a richly textured conclusion.
Menu
- Fresh Pork Belly (200g)₩15,000
- Fried Rice₩2,000
- Pork Neck / Shoulder₩15,000
- Yukhoe, 200g₩30,000
- 생등심(200g)₩35,000
- 차돌박이(200g)₩25,000
- 항정살(200g)₩23,000
Local tips
- Arrive early before typical dinner hours, as tables quickly fill up with locals and wait times are common.
- Order the domestic pork belly and save some meat to mix into the fried rice at the end.
- Complimentary hearty soybean soup is provided individually per person.
Details
- Donggureung Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- —
- Monday
- 14:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 14:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 14:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 14:00–22:00
- Friday
- 14:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 14:00–22:00