Kkal Kkal Yi Jokbal Bucheon Direct Store
깔깔이족발 부천직영점
About
Lively jokbal joint near Bucheon Station known for its tender braised pork trotter and crispy deep-fried jokbal paired with refreshing fruit makguksu.
Tucked between Bucheon Station and Bucheon University, Kkalkkari Jokbal is a welcoming neighborhood joint where locals gather around steaming platters of pork trotters and cold beers. The restaurant takes its core ingredients seriously, simmering unfrozen domestic pork hind shanks daily with fruits, vegetables, and twenty varieties of traditional Korean medicinal herbs. While the original braised jokbal is sliced thick, retaining a tender, melting richness without pork gaminess, the real standout is the fried variety. Known as *ttwigim jokbal*, it draws comparisons to German Schweinshaxe or crispy Filipino pata. Rather than feeling heavy or greasy, the exterior is flash-crisped to roasted, savory perfection, yielding to gelatinous, tender meat underneath. It makes a formidable companion to draft beer or a glass of somac, which guests freely pull from the self-serve drink fridges. For the best of both worlds, order the half-and-half platter pairing the original or spicy flame-grilled trotters with the signature fried pork. A standard order includes an abundant spread of sides to cut through the richness: peppery chive salad, crunchy seasoned dried radish (*mumallaengi*), pickled onions, and salted shrimp sauce. A bowl of refreshing, sweet-and-sour fruit *makguksu* (chilled buckwheat noodles) also arrives at the table, offering a tangy counterpoint between bites of pork and rice balls dotted with flying fish roe. The atmosphere is comfortable and down-to-earth, managed with warmth by the owner and staff. Seating accommodates both casual pairs and larger group gatherings across several four-person tables, with outdoor street seating spilling out onto the sidewalk when the weather cools. Open from late afternoon until 2:00 AM every night, it easily serves as a hearty dinner stop or an unpretentious destination for late-night drinks.
Menu
- Deep-Fried Jokbal
- Original Braised Jokbal
- Half Fried, Half Original Jokbal₩38,000
- Fruit Buckwheat Noodles
- 깔깔이 반반족발 (소)₩35,000
- 깔깔이 족발 (소)₩32,000
- 깔깔이 매운족발 (소)₩36,000
- 깔깔이 튀김족발 (중)₩39,000
- 깔깔이 마늘족발 (소)₩34,000
- 깔깔이 쫄깃한 반반족발 (소)₩36,000
- 깔깔이 보쌈 (소)₩32,000
- 깔깔이 족발보쌈 (소)₩52,000
Local tips
- Book via Naver Reservations to take advantage of promotional review discount coupons.
- Order the half-and-half combo to compare the tender original boiled jokbal with the crispy deep-fried version.
- Complimentary fruit makguksu is typically served alongside pork trotter orders.
- Alcohol and drinks are self-serve; bring them from the cooler and settle up at checkout.
Details
- Bucheon Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 16:00–02:00
- Monday
- 16:00–02:00
- Tuesday
- 16:00–02:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00–02:00
- Thursday
- 16:00–02:00
- Friday
- 16:00–02:00
- Saturday
- 16:00–02:00