Jinseong Yangkkochi
진성양꼬치
About
Lively second-floor Chinese eatery in Oryu-dong serving savory lamb skewers alongside a vast menu of authentic stir-fries and noodles.
Tucked away on the second floor just a short walk from Oryu-dong Station, Jinseong Lamb Skewers offers an expansive Chinese dining experience far beyond standard neighborhood grill houses. The wide, sunlit dining room is wrapped in broad picture windows, creating an airy vantage point over Guro that keeps table turnover steady from late afternoon into the evening. The centerpiece is the lamb skewers, which rotate on automated tabletop grills until fat crisps and renders without gaminess. As metal skewers are freed, locals thread whole raw cloves of garlic—served alongside banchan staples like seasoned shredded radish, peanuts, and zha cai—onto the spikes to roast over the coals. To coat the finished meat, tables are stocked with cumin-heavy *tzuran* spice blends, while chilled Harbin beer and wine wash down the richness. Beyond the grill, the menu reads like a compendium of regional Northeast Chinese cookery. Regulars champion the *gyeongjang yukseul* (shredded pork in sweet bean sauce), an abundant platter heaped with savory strips of dark, stir-fried pork framed by crisp, thinly sliced vegetables, fresh coriander, and pliable squares of dried tofu skin for wrapping. Another favorite is the *jisamsun*, featuring pan-glazed eggplant, peppers, and potatoes cooked down to a tender gloss. For crunch, the *kkobaerou* arrives freshly fried with an assertive crackle, balanced by comforting plates of stir-fried tomato and eggs. To wrap up a session of skewers, diners bypass cold noodles for the kitchen’s *onmyeon*, a warm, soul-soothing corn noodle soup reminiscent of a comforting kimchi banquet broth that cuts through grease. Generous plates of complimentary boiled *mulmandu* (dumplings) often land on tables mid-meal as a house service. Because waitlists typically form past 6:00 PM, timing an arrival for the late afternoon or reserving a window seat in advance ensures an unhurried perch.
Menu
- Lamb Skewers₩16,000
- Boiled Dumplings
- 고급양갈비 (1인분)₩32,000
- 양갈비살 (1인분)₩18,000
- 양삼겹 (1인분)₩15,000
- 소갈비살 (1인분)₩18,000
- 소불고기 (1인분)₩20,000
- 양깃머리꼬치₩18,000
Local tips
- Arrive before 6 PM or after 8 PM to avoid typical dinner wait times.
- Call ahead to reserve a window seat for a more spacious dining experience.
- Complimentary boiled dumplings (mulmandu) are often served to diners.
- Closed on the 2nd Sunday and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Details
- Oryu-dong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–23:00
- Monday
- 11:30–23:00
- Tuesday
- —
- Wednesday
- 11:30–23:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–23:00
- Friday
- 11:30–23:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–23:00