Shinsoldon
신솔돈
About
Grilled pork specialist near Sinseol-dong Station serving thick bone-in pork belly expertly grilled by staff alongside diverse banchan.
Tucked just steps from Sinseol-dong Station in Dongdaemun, Sinsoldon has quickly become a standout destination in a neighborhood historically dominated by barbecue heavyweights. The dining room fills rapidly with an eclectic mix of local office workers and travelers drawn in by widespread word-of-mouth on social platforms like Xiaohongshu. The centerpiece of the table is the bone-in pork belly (*ppyeo samgyeopsal*). Thickly cut and cooked entirely by the staff, the meat stays rich with rendered juices while yielding a uniquely chewy, concentrated bite from the meat clinging directly to the bone. Other cuts, including the bouncy pork jowl (*hangjeongsal*) and tender pork neck (*moksal*), are grilled alongside fresh garlic, scallions, and mushrooms over steady heat, releasing a satisfying sizzle that spares diners the chore of manning the grill. Sinsoldon distinguishes itself through an unusually layered spread of side dishes and sauces. The tabletop fills with various cured and pickled elements: punchy *pa-kimchi* (scallion kimchi), cool *baek-kimchi* (white kimchi), pungent mustard greens (*gat-kimchi*), spicy seasoned garlic scapes, and a sweet-and-sour green papaya *som tam*. Diners can continuously rotate condiments, moving from simple coarse salt to sweet scallion soy sauce, pungent *chogochujang*, and sharp wasabi. To round out the meal, tables typically balance the rich pork with a hearty bowl of *mul-jjolmyeon* (cold chewy noodles in chilled broth) or a dense, heavy-style pork kimchi stew simmered with thick chunks of meat. The drink menu features an unexpected array of whiskies alongside the signature Sol Highball, a subtly sweet, effervescent cocktail that cuts neatly through the richness of the pork. With its spacious layout accommodating both rowdy group tables and quiet corners, Sinsoldon delivers a relaxed, full-flavored Seoul barbecue experience where the banchan spread receives as much meticulous attention as the meat on the griddle.
Menu
- Bone-in Pork Belly₩18,000
- Pork Jowl₩21,000
- Pork Kimchi Stew
- Cold Chewy Noodles
- Sol Highball
- 가브리살 (150g)₩19,000
- 갈매기살 (150g)₩19,000
- 불꼬랑지 (350g)₩15,000
Local tips
- Staff gril all meats for you, making dining effortless.
- Order the signature bone-in pork belly and pair it with diverse kimchi varieties.
- Popular during weekday dinner rush, though turnover can be swift.
Details
- Sinseol-dong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–23:00
- Monday
- 11:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–23:00
- Friday
- 11:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–23:00