“Sweet and sour pork†means sweet and sour meat. Cut pork, beef, and chicken into bite-sized pieces, coat them with dough, then fry them in oil and serve with a thick, sweet and sour sauce It's food to eat. Sweet and sour pork is a food developed by Chinese people who were overwhelmed after the Opium War to cheer on the British . In 1842, the Qing dynasty signed a strengthening treaty with the United Kingdom After signing the agreement , British people moved to Hong Kong and Guangzhou and experienced inconvenience due to food issues. As a result, the Chinese side developed a dish that suits the tastes of British people who like meat and can be easily eaten even with clumsy chopsticks That is sweet and sour pork. The taste of sweet and sour pork varies depending on the texture, but to give it a crispy texture, the dipping onions and sauce that are eaten dipped in sauce and are moist There are also funny situations where arguments break out due to people who like the feeling.
There are five major sweet and sour pork restaurants in Seoul, Bangbae-dong Dowon, City Hall Dowon, Yeonhui-dong Mokran, Apgujeong Daebaek, and Samgakji Famous Flower Garden. Seoul's sweet and sour pork restaurants include Baekhyang, Song Jukjang, Choma, Song Chef, Il Il Hyang, Hong Myung, Movie Theater, JS Garden, Mati China, Hao Chai, Dongil Road, Haha, Palseon, Gyeongbalwon, Jang Sun-ru , Ilpoon-hyang, Shin Seong-gak, Lee Hwa-won, PR Hall, Mong Jung-heon, Ipoon, Andong Branch, Seogung, Hwasang Son Dumpling, Daesung Hall, Wonheung, Gaehwa, Dongheung-gwan, Yeomyeong, Luxury stores, Seorae Township, Pinghao, Yalai Township, Hongneunggak, Fuyinggak, Oguban Branch, Hongwunjang, Oebaek, The Round, Ohyangga, Arichai, and Za are famous.
Sweet and sour pork restaurants around the country include Incheon Sinseungban Branch, Yeongheunggak, Republic of Korea Chun, Paju Gingajang, Bupyeong New York Banjom, Deokhwawon, Busan Taebaek Hall, and Ipoomhyang , Donghwa Branch, Danyang Hyangmi Restaurant, Goyang Oklu, Pocheon Mimi Hyang, Namwon Gyeongbang Road, Pyeongchang Jintaewon, Cheonan Tianran, Dongsunwon, Qingdao Gangnam Banjom, Pyeongtaek Yeongbin Tower, Gimje Daeheunggak, Geumsan Myeongseonggak, Ulsan Mandang, Donghae Banjeong, Gongju Donghaewon, Jinheunggak, Ilsan Gunwon, Gwangju Honggung Palace, Yukhyang, Daejeon Cheonson Jajang , Daeseonggwan, Taehwajang , Cheongju Dangjo Chinese Cuisine, Jeju Arseowon, Imsil, Taiwan, Suncheon Golden Castle, Yeongdong Deokseunggwan , Donghae Deokchuwon , Geoje Cheonhwa Garden, Yangju Promotion Hall, Deokhwa Garden, Jeungpyeong Taehwa Hall, Yeosu Sunsimwon, Hwaseong Shanghai Road, Daegu Subong Branch , Yeongyeong Banjom , Masan Hongwon, Sacheon Deokhapban, Uijeongbu Sinnae-hyang, Jinhae Xinwon , Gyeongsan Bucheon Province, Asan Cotton Branch, Changwon Wonhae-ro, Suwon High School Branch and Hongseong Inbalu are famous. Here are some emerging experts in sweet and sour pork restaurants.
1. Juices that fill your mouth, 'Song Chef' in Sinsa-dong
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“Song Chef†is located near Exit 6 of Sinsa Station. It's a place where you can find everything from à la carte meals to course meals with various configurations. The signature menu is “Juicy pork sweet and sour pork,†which is made by putting a thin layer of batter on the pork to further enhance its crispness. The thick sweet and sour pork is attractive for its juiciness that fills your mouth when you take a bite. The sweet and sour pork sauce is served separately, and the method of dipping it in soy sauce is also popular if you like. “Old-fashioned champon,†which has a sharp broth with a strong flavor, and “old-fashioned fried rice,†which has a thick grain of rice, is popular as a meal menu.
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â–² Location: 40 Dosan-daero 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: Every day 11:30 — 21:30, B/T 15:00 — 17:00
â–² Price: Juicy pork sweet and sour pork 23,000 won, old-fashioned champon 8,000 won, old-fashioned fried rice 8,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigin, Pure Charming Girl ): The other day, I visited Chef Song again after eating sweet and sour pork and it was so delicious. Sweet and sour pork can be said to be the best flavor in Gangnam region. Sweet and sour pork, which is crispy and fluffy on the outside and moist on the inside, is really delicious
2. Food you want to be treated to every day, Sinsa-dong's “one-day incenseâ€
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“One day incense†means serving aromatic food every day. The first Il-hyang branch, located in Apgujeong, consists of 1 and 2 floors. The signature menu “Juicy Pork Sweet and Sour Pork†is deep-fried with 100% soybean oil to minimize the feeling. The thick sweet and sour pork has a thin tempura batter that feels like deep-fried meat. You can feel the crunchy texture on the outside and moist on the inside at the same time. “Eo-hyangdongo,†made by deep-frying shiitake mushrooms with minced shrimp and sautéed in chili oil along with bell peppers and enoki mushrooms, is also a popular menu. The fragrant flavor of shiitake mushrooms blends harmoniously with the rich umami of shrimp meat. Please note that special lunch and dinner course menus can be ordered for 3 people or more.
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â–² Location: 30 Nonhyeon-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:30 – 21:30 every day
â–² Price: Juicy pork sweet and sour pork 28,000 won, Eo-hyangdongo 37,000 won, menbosha 40,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigin, Pure Charming Girl ): The other day, I visited Chef Song again after eating sweet and sour pork and it was so delicious. Sweet and sour pork can be said to be the best flavor in Gangnam region. Sweet and sour pork, which is crispy and fluffy on the outside and moist on the inside, is really delicious
3. 'JS Garden' in Cheongdam-dong, with the original flavors of the ingredients
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“JS Garden†is a Chinese fine dining restaurant that offers healthy Chinese cuisine with fresh ingredients. It is characterized by the fact that the food is less greasy because the ingredients are cooked after being slightly blanched in order to make the most of the unique flavor and texture of the ingredients. The signature menu is “glutinous rice soup and pork,†which catches the eye with its dainty size and round shape. The puffy-looking sweet and sour pork is appealing for its savory flavor and supple texture. “Peking duck,†where you wrap fresh duck meat in a rice crackers with a variety of vegetables, is also a popular menu item. It has space for group seats and rooms, making it a great place for dinners and gatherings .
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â–² Location: 318 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲ Opening hours: 11:30 — 22:00 every day
â–² Price: Glutinous rice soup (regular) 42,000 won, Noodle Bosha (Regular) 60,000 won, Peking Duck (Regular) 85,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigin Drakan): I am satisfied that the sweet and sour pork sauce is served separately for me as a dipping sauce, but sweet and sour pork is also satisfying I was even more satisfied when it was chewy and full of meat!
4. “Taste China,†a dish prepared by a chef from a hotel
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“Taste China†is a Chinese restaurant opened by a chef from Shilla Hotel Palseon. It's a place where you can find high quality Chinese food at a reasonable price. The signature menu, “Sweet and Sour Pork,†uses only domestic handon tenderloin and has a soft, moist texture. The sweet-and-sour pork that has been deep-fried has an excellent crispness that lasts for a long time even when the sauce is poured. Another popular menu is “jajangmyeon,†which is made by adding a variety of vegetables such as pumpkin and onions and stir-frying them with homemade chunjang. It's an old-fashioned jajangmyeon style, so it's easy to enjoy casually. Note that a corkage service is also available for an additional fee. There is a cut-off time for orders, so it's a good idea to check it out .
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â–² Location: 68 Dokmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: 11:30 — 22:00 every day, B/T (weekdays) 16:00 — 17:00
â–² Price: Sweet and sour pork ( Cow ) 16,000 won, jajangmyeon 7,000 won, falbochae (small) 27,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigami Rich Park): If you want to eat various types of lunch little by little, go here.. The amount also comes out just right. Small, clean interior. The taste is very refreshing and good.
5. The essence of sharp Szechuan cuisine, Seoul National University's 'foreign vision'
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A 'foreign guide' located near Exit 5 of Seoul National University Station. It offers a variety of Szechuan-style dishes. The signature menu is “Exotic sweet and sour pork,†which is deep-fried sweet and sour pork topped with plenty of sauce and red pepper. The tangy spiciness that comes from the pepper captures the feeling and cleans up the aftertaste. “Exotic special noodles,†which have a sharp broth added to the refreshing flavors of seafood such as crab, sea cucumber, and shrimp, is also a popular menu. It has a rich, deep spiciness, and is said to be a favorite for haejang, so be sure to check it out.
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â–² Location: 2nd Floor, Byeoksong Building, 1801 Nambusunhwan-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours : Weekdays 11:30 — 21:00, Weekends 11:30 – 20:00, B/T 14:30 — 16:30
â–² Price: Foreign Sweet and Sour Pork 22,000 won, Exotic Special 10,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigin Subway Carries Love): Once you eat it, you won't be able to stop the taste ~~~~!!!! It's not spicy. It's sweet and just right spicy, so it's really delicious!! The outside is crunchy and the pork is chewy, so it's awesome ~