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A Nonhyeon charcoal-grill spot serving 72-hour dry-aged pork, with staff grilling the meat at the table.

At 도티, dinner is built around the pleasure of not having to tend the grill. Staff cook the meat over charcoal, turning and cutting it for you, so the table can stay focused on conversation while the aroma of browning pork does its work. The restaurant is near Nonhyeon Station, and visitors describe a compact, busy room that fills with after-work diners on weekday evenings. The draw is aged pork, including pork belly, neck and jowl. The restaurant’s meat is described as dry-aged for 72 hours before grilling. Thick-cut pork belly arrives with a crisp, browned exterior and a juicy, savory center; it is satisfying with just a little salt, or with the accompanying sides. Neck is another strong choice: tender, substantial, and scented with charcoal. For a contrasting bite, jowl brings a chewier texture. Ordering a few cuts to share makes it easy to compare them. The grilling service shapes the meal as much as the meat does. Instead of keeping watch over the fire, you can eat each cut as it is ready. That makes 도티 a natural fit for an unhurried dinner with friends or colleagues, especially when a round of soju and beer is part of the plan. Leave room for a side. The doenjang-sul-bap offers a hearty, stew-like finish, while the soft, cheese-topped steamed egg brings a gentler, creamy contrast to the smoky pork. There is also 볶음밥 with cheese and minced pork, alongside cold noodles and kimchi stew. Banchan round out the table; one account singles out the perilla leaves as worth asking for more. 도티’s appeal is specific: charcoal-grilled, aged pork served without making diners manage the cooking. Start with pork belly and neck, add jowl if you want a springier texture, and let the staff handle the fire.