Daol House
다올집
About
Cozy neighborhood spot between Sadang and Isu serving seasoned duck bulgogi and cauldron-lid pork belly alongside refilled banchan.
Tucked into the backstreets between Sadang and Isu stations in Dongjak, Daoljib is an unpretentious neighborhood haunt with a lived-in retro charm. Housing only about six tables, it fills up quickly with local regulars and workers seeking comfort food, cold soju, and genuine hospitality. The owner keeps an attentive eye on every table, quietly refilling banchan the moment plates run low. Freshly tossed garlic chives, crisp lettuce for wrapping, and well-fermented kimchi anchor a spread that feels distinctly homemade. The menu divides its loyalty between two sizzling centerpieces: seasoned duck and thick-cut pork belly. The saeng-ori jumulleok arrives in generous portions, marinated in a balanced, savory red sauce that enhances rather than masks the duck. Thrown onto the grill alongside heaps of sliced onions, scallions, whole garlic cloves, and chives, the duck renders a rich fat that caramelizes the vegetables into intensely flavorful bites. Diners wrap the tender meat with kimchi and fresh greens, taking care to save a few morsels of duck for the mandatory finale: fried rice, prepared with black rice, dried seaweed, seasoned scallions, and a fragrant splash of toasted sesame oil worked directly into the leftover pan juices. For pork purists, the draw is sotttukkeong samgyeopsal, cooked over a heavy domed cast-iron cauldron lid. Thick strips of fresh raw pork belly sizzle on the raised surface, crisping along the edges while remaining juicy inside. As the rendered lard slides down the sloping iron, it fries mounds of ripe kimchi and spicy scallion salad placed around the rim, creating a savory counterbalance that cuts cleanly through the richness. Down-to-earth, generously portioned, and free from modern frills, Daoljib delivers the exact brand of soulful grill house warmth that keeps tables occupied night after night.
Menu
- Fresh Spicy Duck Bulgogi
- Cauldron Lid Fresh Pork Belly
- Fried Rice
- Pork Kimchi Stew₩10,000
- Pacific Saury Kimchi Stew₩10,000
- Cheese Rolled Omelet₩13,000
- Sausage And Ham Kimchi Stew₩10,000
- Pollock Jjigae₩12,000
- Fresh Pork Kimchi Duruchigi₩10,000
- 오징어야채볶음₩10,000
- Spicy Stir-fried Pork₩10,000
Local tips
- Save some meat before finishing the duck jomulleok to mix into the fried rice.
- Grill kimchi, garlic, and seasoned chives together on the grill pan for the best flavor combination.
- The restaurant is cozy with about six tables, so plan accordingly during peak evening hours.
- No parking available on site; use public transit via Sadang Station Exit 10.
Details
- Sadang Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–22:30
- Monday
- 11:30–22:30
- Tuesday
- 11:30–22:30
- Wednesday
- 11:30–22:30
- Thursday
- 11:30–22:30
- Friday
- 11:30–22:30
- Saturday
- 11:30–22:30