Dwaeji Nongga Nakseongdae Branch
돼지농가 낙성대본점
About
Casual neighborhood eatery near Nakseongdae Station serving value-packed pork BBQ sets and hearty Korean meals including spicy galbijjim.
Just a short walk from Nakseongdae Station’s Exit 4 in Gwanak, Dwaejinongga presents itself as a classic neighborhood pork house, but its sheer culinary breadth sets it apart. Open daily until the early hours, this spacious, unpretentious dining room effortlessly caters to late-night diners, solo eaters, and sizable group gatherings using partitioned curtains and joined four-top tables. While the tabletop grills accommodate economical feasts like the half-pork platter—a 500-gram spread of samgyeopsal, hangjeongsal, gabrisal, and moksal served alongside complimentary doenjang-jjigae—the kitchen’s extensive meal options are what frequently turn curious passersby into regulars. Solo diners and couples often bypass the grill entirely for individual comfort dishes. The maewun galbi-jjim arrives in a stone pot boiling furiously, loaded with tender pork ribs and chewy dangmyeon noodles submerged in a deeply savory, sinus-clearing sauce. For an antidote to heat and exhaustion, the daewang galbi-tang provides restorative sustenance with two massive beef ribs, ginseng, jujubes, and a clear, herbal broth reminiscent of samgyetang. Similarly invigorating is the dogani-tang, packed with whole bones, dates, and mushrooms in a cloudy, deeply steeped broth suitable for post-drinking recovery. Beyond the soups and stews, the menu handles casual lunch staples with ease. Summer crowds gravitate toward the yukssam naengmyeon—chilled broth loaded with shaved ice, thinly sliced cucumbers, radish, and a hard-boiled egg, paired with charcoal-kissed grilled meat. Char-grilled bulgogi, seasoned without excessive sweetness and dusted with toasted sesame seeds and herbs, pairs naturally with sliced garlic and lettuce wraps. A hygienic self-bar stocked with lidded pans supplies home-style banchan, including stir-fried Vienna sausages, pickled perilla leaves, kimchi, and seasoned bean sprouts. Dwaejinongga trades flashy trends for straightforward value, generous portions, and a comforting sense of reliability that anchors the Bongcheon-dong dining scene.
Menu
- Half Pork Set₩28,000
- Grilled Bulgogi
- Ttukbaegi Bulgogi₩12,000
- 육쌈물/비냉면₩12,000
- 수제왕갈비 (300g)₩16,000
- 국내산생삼겹 (180g)₩17,000
- 돼지한마리 (800g)₩48,000
- Beef Short Rib, 150g₩20,000
- Pork Ribs, 250g₩13,000
- Pork Belly, 200g₩14,000
- 항정살 (150g)₩15,000
Local tips
- Great spot for solo diners as stews and braised ribs are available in single portions.
- Order the half pork set (돼지반마리) for exceptional value when dining in pairs.
- Refillable homestyle banchan is available at the self-service bar.
Details
- Nakseongdae
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–01:00
- Monday
- 11:00–01:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–01:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–01:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–01:00
- Friday
- 11:00–01:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–01:00