“Frozen pork belly†is made by carefully selecting high-quality raw meat and repeating the aging and freezing processes to make the most of its chewiness and tenderness. Frozen pork belly is savory on its own, but there are licorice herbs that double the flavor. The greasy sauce that adds aroma and the green onion sauce, which captures the feeling, are menus that make you feel the umami when eating frozen pork belly. Recently, the retro craze began to blow, and the craze for frozen pork belly is also attracting a lot of attention. Enjoying frozen samgyeopsal inside decorated with vintage-style props brings the nostalgia of childhood to the older generation a different experience for those in their 20s.
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1. 'Boolim Restaurant' in Bongcheon-dong, with hearty Korean dishes that look like home-cooked meals
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'Boolim Restaurant, a frozen samgyeopsal specialty store that has maintained its place in Bongcheon Market for over 30 years. The signature menu, “Frozen Samgyeopsal,†is made by sprinkling pepper on top of the meat to further enhance its umami. Miso stew and steamed egg custard are provided as a service when ordering samgyeopsal. When the grill is hot, it is recommended to grill the meat over low heat and eat it. If you eat freshly grilled pork belly dipped in oil, the savory flavor will increase and you can enjoy it even more deliciously. The “offal hot pot,†which is full of giblets and plenty of vermicelli, is also a popular menu. Because of its cool soup and hearty ingredients, it is a favorite of lovers. There are also lunch menus that are sold until 5 p.m., such as pork sambap and beef stew.
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â–² Location: 7 Cheongyong 1-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: 00:00 — 24:00 every day
â–² Price: Samgyeopsal 9,000 won, offal hot pot 30,000 won, miso stew 6,000 won
â–² review (Shikigami Wonkiok): It's a shabby restaurant with the feel of a long-established store. At some point, it became very famous, so I stood in line to eat it. There's no fried rice here, so you have to make your own and eat it. A great place to enjoy a drink in the evening.
2. Mangwon-dong 'parade' , a savory taste that brings back memories
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“March†is a yakiniku restaurant that uses props that evoke memories to create an 8090 atmosphere. There is a separate closet where you can store outerwear before eating. The signature menu is “samgyeopsal,†in which carefully selected domestic raw pork ribs are quickly cooled and then sliced by hand. The thin, roomy pork belly is grilled on a grill with kimchi and garlic. Kimchi , which has a stronger flavor due to the addition of pork belly oil, can be enjoyed even more deliciously by eating it in one bite. Note that “gochujang jjjigae,†made by adding pork, tofu, and pumpkin to a sharp broth, is also a popular menu item.
[Food Tip ] 49, World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu,
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▲ Opening hours: 17:30 — 04:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–² Price : Samgyeopsal 12,000 won, pork stew 12,000 won, gochujang stew 5,000 won, fried rice 3,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigin Oomparumpa): The most popular food these days It's cold ginseng. Emerging cold sam houses are creeping up frighteningly. Among them, the parade is the most powerful restaurant. As soon as it opened, it was a cold sam restaurant that conquered the Hapjeong Mangwon area. The taste, atmosphere, and price are all excellent. It's a place that reminds me of a cup of soju. It's a bit uncomfortable because there are lots of waits, but it's still a place I want to visit often. You must also eat fried rice
3. Hapjeong's “freezer †full of social media sensibility
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A “freezer†located near Sangsu Station Exit 1. It is a place that is very popular on social media for its unique interior using neon signs and chandeliers. The signature menu, “Quick-cooled Samgyeopsal,†is a first-class domestic sow that is rapidly frozen, sliced into thin slices, and served to customers. The feature is that it comes with buttercup, and you can order additional buttercups. If you dip ginger sauce and wild sesame powder into pork belly, you can enjoy the spicy flavor and unique aroma of perilla seeds at the same time. Another popular menu is “jigaki chadol miso rice,†made by adding rice to savory miso stew and making it thick. It contains plenty of marbled meat and tofu to fill the stomach .
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â–² Location: 12, Dokmak-ro 9-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: 17:00 — 02:00 on weekdays, 13:00 — 04:00 on weekends
â–² Price : Quick-cooled pork belly 12,000 won, shredded pork belly 24,000 won, direct-cooked marbled miso rice 5,000 won
â–² Review (Ham Hyun-wook, Shikigami): The meat is delicious, and the interior It's quite fun, hehehehe, if you have an appointment at Sangsu Station, please go there.
4. Fresh vegetables and a piece of meat , 'Gushigol ' in Nonhyeon-dong
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“Gushigol†is located near Dosan Park intersection. You can find a variety of menus, including frozen pork ribs, marbled pork ribs, raw pork stew, and yakiniku. The signature menu is “cold pork belly†made from antibiotic free sows. When ordering meals, you can use an unlimited number of wrapped vegetables at the self-service bar. If you eat a crispy grilled pork belly with a crunchy green onion sauce, the aftertaste will be refreshed. “Charcoal-grilled yakiniku,†made by mixing meat with a sweet sauce and grilling it over charcoal, is also a popular menu. It's a popular lunch menu for local office workers due to its good value for money. It has spacious spaces and rooms, making it a great place for dinners and gatherings
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â–² Location: 7, Eonju-ro 146-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: 11:00 — 22:00 every day, Sunday Closed
â–² Price: Cold samgyeopsal 13,000 won, Korean beef A++ marbled beef 20,000 won, charcoal-grilled meat 8,000 won
â–² Review (shikigin watering can): Frozen pork belly It's a blessing, but unlike other places, it's nice to eat it on a stone plate without grilling it on a silver foil. Even if it's not a cold snack, I often go out to eat , and the taste is delicious, but the portion is huge!
5. Jongno's 'Hando Samgyeopsal' , the living legend of Jongno 3
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“Hando Samgyeopsal†has protected the Alley of Jongno 3-ga since 1976. It is a place steeped in the atmosphere of a long-established store where you can feel the atmosphere of the old days. The first floor of the store has a table, and the second floor has a spacious seating area. They only sell three menus: “samgyeopsal,†“marbled meat,†and “fried rice.†The signature menu, “Samgyeopsal,†is sliced in different thicknesses depending on the ratio of fat to lean meat. Samgyeopsal sizzled on a grill can be enjoyed in a variety of combinations, such as oil sauce, wrapping, and green onion sauce, depending on your taste. “Fried rice,†made by cutting meat and vegetables into small pieces, adding seaweed powder and eggs, and stir-frying them with rice is also a delicacy.
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â–² Location: 24 Supyo-ro 18-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲ Opening hours: 10:00 — 22:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–² Price: Samgyeopsal 12,000 won, marbled pork 13,000 won
â–² Review (shikigin wnstjr123): It's delicious and makes a painful sound hahahahahafrozen samgyeopsal lol It's the taste of those memories that others talk about.