“Pork ribs†are coated with sweet and spicy condiments and cooked until chewy on a hot grill. If you are drawn to the smell of magic that catches your feet, you soon become the maestro of a fire wielding meat tongs. If you want to feel the satisfaction of putting a ripe pork rib, green onion sauce, garlic, and rice on top of lettuce and pouring it into each bite, take a look at 5 of Seoul's best pork ribs restaurants introduced by Shikishin today.
1. 'Anseongjibu' in Euljiro, a naeku born from a long tradition
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“Anseong House†has been passed down from mother to son since 1957 and has a tradition of 60 years. The signature menu, “pork ribs,†has gone through a pristine roasting process and is full of moist juice. Pork ribs, which are full of thick flesh, are great to enjoy with side dishes such as steamed cabbage, green onions, wasabi, and radish sprouts. “Yukkal,†which contains boiled noodles and Korean beef in a sharp, rich beef bone broth, is also a popular menu.
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â–²Location: 19 Eulji-ro 15-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: Weekdays 11:00 — 21:00, B/T 15:00 — 17:00, closed on weekends
â–²Price: Pork ribs (500g) 36,000 won, pork knife 10,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Hi Shikishin, Jingya): My parents have been regular pork ribs restaurants for a long time! From the outside, it has an old-fashioned atmosphere! The seasoning of pork ribs is perfect for the seasoning itself, and it's delicious even when wrapped in a wrap!
2. Bogwang-dong's “End Point Charcoal-grilled Ribs†with an attractive seasoning
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The famous Japanese food drama The Lonely Gourmet, aired on the famous Japanese food drama The Lonely Gourmet, and is a popular place among Japanese tourists. The signature menu is “pork ribs,†where soy sauce is soaked between the meat with a scabbard. Unlike the rich color of the sauce, it is not irritating to the liver and is characterized by a mild flavor. The sauce made with vinegar and soy sauce enhances the sweet and spicy flavor unique to pork ribs.
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â–²Location: 112 Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:00 — 22:30 every day
â–²Price: Pork ribs (200g) 13,000 won, stir-fried squid 7,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Meal for a student with food): I used to go to a restaurant to eat sometimes, but after appearing on TV shows, the number of people increased a lot. It is known as a pork rib restaurant, and I also recommend other meats such as marbled pork ribs, pork ribs, and spicy steamed ribs.
3. “Songwon Mapo Pork Ribs†in Mullae-dong, a place where pork ribs compete with one
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“Songwon Mapo Pork Ribs†competes for “pork ribs†as a single menu since 1979. The “pork ribs†here are seasoned twice and eaten after marinating the ribs and grilling them over charcoal. The combination of the tender meat that melts in your mouth and the subtle flavor added by the charcoal grill is fascinating. “Radish bibimbap,†which contains plenty of crunchy radish, and the way to enjoy ribs together is also popular.
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â–²Location: 1, Dorim-ro 147-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: Monday to Saturday 17:00 to 23:00, Sunday 12:30 to 21:30, closed every third Sunday
â–²Price: Pork ribs (200g) 13,000 won, radish bibimbap 2,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Dinner time): If you don't hurry to open the door in the evening, waiting is essential! The price is cheap, so it's not burdensome, so I ordered 1 serving more than the number of people.
4. “Andong Pork Ribs†in Mokdong, full of natural flavor and flavor of ribs
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“Andong Pork Ribs†is located near Exit 6 of Deungchon Station. The signature menu is “grilled raw ribs with salt,†which is aged with salt to bring out the natural flavor of ribs. If you soak thick raw ribs in the harbor sauce and anchovy sauce that are prepared together, you can add even more umami. Note that “homemade marinated pork ribs,†which harmoniously combine sweet and salty condiments, is also a popular menu item.
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â–²Location: 43, Mokdong Jungang-buk-ro 7ga-gil, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 23:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00, closed on the first and third Sundays
â–²Price: Homemade marinated pork ribs (250g) 15,000 won, raw ribs grilled with salt (200g) 15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Pororiya): I visited after watching the TV show on the demand feast. I ate grilled ribs and finished with kimchi stew, and it was a great meal!
5. A slice of ribs on hot white rice, Mapo's “Jokbak Restaurantâ€
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At mealtime, there is a long line at the “Jokbak Houseâ€. If you order meat, a sour dongchimi noodle that enhances the taste will be served according to the number of people. The signature menu, “Domestic pork ribs,†is characterized by using two parts: ribs and neck. A well-grilled rib goes well with white rice because of its sweet and salty flavor. At the end of the meal, a refreshing sweet treat is served as a dessert.
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â–²Location: 313-1 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 23:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Domestic pork ribs (250g) 15,000 won, domestic Korean beef stew (200g) 42,000 won, dongchimi noodles 1,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Clear Gothic): This is my favorite place in the Mapo rib restaurant area. Pork ribs are delicious, but melt-in-your-mouth Korean beef stew is also a delicacy.