Yukdumak
육두막
About
Lively charcoal grill house near Suyu Station known for thick, juicy pork neck and pork belly grilled to perfection by staff.
Tucked just off the central thoroughfare of Suyu’s bustling food alley, Yukdumak welcomes diners with warm wood-toned interiors that evoke a cozy, cabin-like feel. While the room sits quiet around opening time, it fills quickly with neighbourhood regulars, frequently spilling into evening waits and late-night drinks fueled by charcoal-grilled pork. The standard starting point is the Yukdumak Hanpan, a 540-gram combination of thick-cut pork neck (tong-moksal) and pork belly (tong-samgyeopsal). The pork neck arrives partially pre-seared before staff take over the grilling entirely over high-heat charcoal. Expert handling ensures the lean cut avoids dryness, leaving each bite tender, deeply smoky, and packed with juices. Once cooked through, the meats are transferred off the direct fire to resting vessels so diners can eat unhurried. Cut the rich fats with pungent meljeot (anchovy dipping sauce) bubbled directly on the grill grates, sharp daepa kimchi (green onion kimchi), pickled radish wraps, or ssam-jang. The table settings also include salt and roasted bean powder—a nod to the pork rind on the menu. Beyond the meat, tables inevitably feature steaming earthenware pots. The complimentary doenjang-jjigae sets itself apart from standard barbecue fare: dark, sweet, and fiery, it comes simmered with chewy handmade sujebi (dough flakes). For those wanting a heartier, carb-forward finish, the doen-tong-bap incorporates rice directly into the rich soybean paste stew. Open late into the night on weekdays and starting from noon on weekends, this Gangbuk stalwart proves that attentive charcoal grilling and thoughtful sides turn ordinary cuts into an enduring neighbourhood fixture.
Menu
- Yukdumak Platter (Pork Neck & Belly)₩49,000
- Thick Pork Neck₩17,000
- Thick Pork Belly₩17,000
- Soybean Paste Stew with Rice₩8,000
- Whole Pork Jowl (180g)₩18,000
- 통항정살 (180g)₩20,000
- 껍데기 (200g)₩10,000
- Beef Short Rib, 150g₩19,000
- Cheese Steamed Egg₩5,000
Local tips
- Staff grills the meat for you over charcoal coals.
- First orders require at least 2 servings per meat type.
- Order the 'Yukdumak Hanpan' platter to get both pork neck and belly at a discounted rate.
- Complimentary soybean paste stew with sujebi (dough flakes) is served with meat orders.
Details
- Suyu Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 12:00–23:00
- Monday
- 15:00–03:00
- Tuesday
- 15:00–03:00
- Wednesday
- 15:00–03:00
- Thursday
- 15:00–03:00
- Friday
- 15:00–03:00
- Saturday
- 12:00–03:00