Jin Odolppyeo Jeonmunjeom Gyodae Branch
진오돌뼈전문점 교대점
About
A small, old-school charcoal-grill spot between Gyodae and Nambu Bus Terminal, known for its generously meaty, smoky odolppyeo.
At 진오돌뼈전문점 교대점, the name points you toward the main event: 오돌뼈, pork rib cartilage grilled with plenty of meat still clinging to the bone. This is not the sparse, crunchy drinking snack some diners might expect. The pieces arrive already cooked, with a smoky charcoal scent and a seasoned, spicy edge; one visitor found the portion more generous than expected. It takes a little waiting, but the grill work is done before the plate reaches the table. The room is part of the appeal. Accounts describe a small, timeworn dining space, with round tables close together and low lighting. It feels more like a neighborhood stop for a drink and a plate to share than a place to settle in for a long, leisurely meal. When the tables fill, the conversation can get loud; the snugness is best embraced rather than mistaken for privacy. Several diners recommend it as a second stop, or for a short round of drinks and grilled meat. The sides are simple: lettuce and other vegetables for wrapping, kimchi, pickled vegetables, and a bowl of bean-sprout soup. The soup offers a warm pause between bites, while the leaves give the rich, spicy pork a fresh counterpoint. If you want another dish at the table, the restaurant’s 라면 has also been singled out as a fitting companion to 오돌뼈. One small practical note: a visitor specifically wished there were rice or 주먹밥 to order, so don’t count on those as part of the meal. Come for the pork, not a full spread. 진오돌뼈전문점 교대점 makes its case through the contrast of smoky, substantial 오돌뼈, uncomplicated sides, and a compact, lived-in room where dinner can turn naturally into a drink. It is a focused choice when that particular charcoal-grilled, spicy bite is what you’re after.
Menu
- Odolppyeo (grilled cartilage and meat)₩18,000
- Pork jowl (gabrisal)₩22,000
- Rib meat (jinkkotsal)₩35,000
- House ramen₩7,000
Local tips
- Best as a second stop for grilled meat and drinks; seating is limited and the room can get noisy.
- Odolppyeo is served ready to eat after grilling, so expect some preparation time.
- Closed Sundays; reported hours are 17:00–23:30, with Saturday closing earlier.
- There is no parking lot.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 17:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–23:00
- Friday
- 17:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–23:00