“Pig's foot†is a dish that is eaten by soaking pork feet thoroughly in a sauce containing soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and onions, then cutting them into bite-sized pieces. Pig's feet are divided into two parts: the front foot and the back foot, and the forefoot, which has a lot of exercise, has an appropriate ratio of elastic fat and fat, so it has a chewy texture and savory flavor. The back foot has more lean meat than the front foot, so you can enjoy a soft yet light flavor. The collagen component contained in large amounts in pig's feet is famous for its effects on skin beauty and anti-aging. It is also known to protect the stomach lining before drinking, so it is loved by many lovers.
The top 5 pig's foot shops in Seoul, which are the absolute masters of the first generation, are Ribuk-jip in Yeongdong Market, Seongsu-dong Seongsu-dong, Yeongdong Jokbal in Yangjae-dong, Pyeongan-do Jangchung-dong, and Oh Hyang Pig's foot in Seongdong.
Other pork foot restaurants in Seoul include Seodaemun pork foot, Hwagok Antelope pork foot, Hwagok Antelope pork foot, Dangsan herb pork foot, Sinchon Guwolsan royal family foot, Yangjae Ogane pork foot, Seolleung mulberry tree, Hoeggi Hoegi royal family balbosam, Changsin-dong Changshin-dong Maeun pork foot, Changsin-dong Okcheon Maeun pork foot, Mapo Gongdeok Oriental pork foot, Mapo Mapo Somun nanwon jok foot, Geumbok po, Ma Bok po, Ma Bok po, Ma Bok po, Ma Bok Po, Ma Bok Po, Ma Bok Po, Ma Bok Po, Ma Bok Po, Ma Bok Po, Ma Bok Po Famous places include Pig's Foot, Nonhyeon-dong Gomokgyo Gomok House, Dongdaemun Fireside Wagle Pig's Foot, Jangchung-dong Fat Grandma's House, Munjeong-dong Oh Hyang-ga, and Guro Sindorim Cham Jokbal.
Pork foot restaurants around the country include Busan Nampodong Hongso Pig Foot, Busan Nampodong Busan Pig Foot, Busan Nampodong Hanyang Pig Foot, Busan Yangjeong Yeongshim Lee Royal Family Foot, Ilsan Oh Hyang-seon, Bundang Kim Kitchen, Incheon Hyangchon Royal Family, Hwaseong Isobang Royal Family Balbosam, Gwangju Kankan Han Pig's Foot, Gwangju Bandojok Jeongji Branch, Bupyeong Bae Family Foot, Cheongju Sik Street Pig Feet, Daejeon Jinwoo Royal Family Foot, Daejeon Jeongdeok Restaurant Wansan Beolbriquette House, Gyeongju Cauldron Pig's Foot, and Jeongseon Donggwang Restaurant are famous. Franchises include Grandma's Balbosam, Jangchung-dong Royal Family's Foot, Tastiest Pig's Foot, Pig's Foot Ghost, Toshirae, and Mitsuzoku's Foot. Even the gods were amazed by the chewiness of the devil! Let's take a look at the 5 best second-generation pig's foot restaurants in Seoul.
1. Enjoy Dangsan's 'Herb Pig Feet' with Bibimbap Naengmyeon
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“Herb Pig's Foot†is located near Exit 6 of Dangsan Station. There are seats at every corner, from the outdoor seats to the interior of the store, which consists of duplex floors. The signature menu, “foreleg,†contains a small amount of spicy pig's feet to taste, which is a proper blend of lean meat and collagen. If you order pig's feet, bibimbap cold noodles with red sauce and chewy noodles will be served as a service. A popular method is to soak cold noodles evenly with seasoning and then wrap pig's feet around them or eat them as lettuce wraps. The sweet and spicy seasoning of cold noodles, which is strangely addictive, enhances the umami of pig's feet. All pig's feet are divided according to part and flavor, regardless of size, and are served for 3 to 4 people per plate.
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â–²Location: 6, Dangsan-ro 48-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 16:00 — 23:30 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: 39,000 won for forelegs, 40,000 won for spicy pig's feet
â–²Testimonial (Good food in Gabon): There are always a lot of people… There are also a lot of packaging customers.. Based on my own standards, I think of it as one of the top three restaurants in Dangsan… It's a place I've been doing business for a long time, and I feel it's even more delicious because I can enjoy the soft, lean taste of pork even when it's cold.
2. Seolleung 'Mulberry Treater Seolleung Main Store' showcases domestic live animals
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“Mulberry Boy Seolleung Main Store†is named after the boss's wife's hometown. Combining the main building and the annex, it has a spacious space of about 370 seats, making it a popular place for nearby office workers to have dinner. The signature menu is “assorted pig's feet,†where you can enjoy pon pork feet and seasoned pork feet all at once. Pig's feet, which are boiled using only domestic raw fish, have an attractive combination of tender skin and moist, lean meat. Pon pork feet served hot have a soft texture that melts in your mouth. Hot and spicy enough to make you drool, the “seasoned pig's foot†has a subtle charcoal-grilled aroma and a refreshing finish.
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â–²Location: 31 Yeoksam-ro 65-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 12:00 — 01:00 every day, B/T (weekdays) 14:30 — 15:30, Sunday 12:00 — 22:00
â–²Price: Assorted pig's feet (medium) 36,000 won, seasoned pork feet (medium) 34,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin must be eaten today): Personally, it was a very good pig's foot shop. It was so delicious to just roll it up. I ate one because I thought I'd really regret it if I didn't have soju. I ate half of the spicy flavor, but the spiciness was even more intense, and the flavor was easy to eat. I packed it because I couldn't eat it all, but I thought about it again, so I ate it as a late-night meal that night.
3. “Gomokjip Mokdong Main Store†in Mokdong, a lavishly decorated shop
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“Gomokjip Mokdong Main Store†was opened by CEO Kim Sul-gi based on the know-how he gained while working at a famous pig's foot restaurant. The interior of the store, decorated in a retro style, has a cozy and nostalgic feeling. When you order pig's feet, a hearty meal is served, from various sauces and side dishes to seafood pots. The signature menu, “pig's foot,†is made by carefully selecting domestic jang jok that has been certified by HACCP and boiled thoroughly with herbal medicine and secret broth. The broth penetrates deep into the meat, clearly captures the impurities and enhances the natural flavor. “Korean beef miso hot pot,†which is cooked with conventional miso that has been aged for 5 years, is also popular as a meal menu. The thick cut beef blends harmoniously with the heavy flavor that comes from the miso sauce.
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â–²Location: 155 Mokdong-seo-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:00 — 23:00 every day
â–²Price: Pig's foot (medium) 35,000 won, Korean beef miso hot pot (can be ordered for 2 or more people) 7,000 won
â–²Testimonial (I mean eating): Visual art~~ The moment I took a bite! I really doubted my tongue! Can Woochi taste like this?? I didn't try pig's feet and went to the store to eat them, but I think there's a reason why they eat them at the store. It's warm, so I can't help but appreciate the natural umami of pig's feet hehe
4. The flower song “Antelope Pig's Foot Sundae Soup,†which captures rich flavors
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“Antelope Pig's Foot Sundae Soup†is a place that operates on the principle that domestic raw pork delivered on the same day is used up on the same day. At the entrance of the store, you can see the staff busy grooming pig's feet. The signature dish is “pig's foot,†made by putting plenty of sesame powder on top of a thickly sliced pig's foot. More than 10 kinds of herbal medicine and ginger syrup were added to the fresh raw meat and boiled to add a deep flavor and flavor. The soft yet chewy skin and soft, crunchy flesh blend pleasantly in the mouth. The pig's feet here are less sweet than regular pig's feet and have a strong light flavor, so you can eat them for a long time without getting bitten. Note that the sundae soup and sundae that are provided as standard when ordering pig's feet can be used as an all-you-can-eat refill.
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â–²Location: 48, Chorokmaeul-ro 2-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 22:00 on weekdays; 11:00 — 22:00 on weekends; early closing when supplies run out
â–²Price: Pig's foot (medium) 29,000 won, sundae soup 7,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Excel Goza): It's a place I often buy when my parents come home, and it's delicious no matter when I eat it! The portion is so hearty and the pig's feet really melt in your mouth! If you go late in the evening, they often close early… they also have a second store right in front of the store~
5. 'Bonga Seodaemun Jokbal Main Store' in Seodaemun, with a rich texture with a thick thickness
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“Honga Seodaemun Jokbal Main Store†is located across from Seodaemun Police Station. Boasting a history of around 40 years, this place is considered one of the top 3 pig's foot restaurants in Seoul. The signature menu, “pig's foot,†enhances appetite to the fullest with its shiny visuals. The pig's foot is cut into thick slices, so you can enjoy the rich texture in your mouth. The combination of the chewy skin part and the tender lean meat is excellent. The homemade rice prepared with pig's feet has a sharp yet refreshing flavor, so it captures the flavor of pig's feet, so it's great to eat in the middle. In addition to pig's feet, a variety of snacks are also available, such as bedbug cake, acorn paste, and red fish sauce.
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â–²Location: 54, Chungjeong-ro 6an-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 23:30 every day
â–²Price: Pig's foot 35,000 won, spicy seasoning pork foot 37,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Agatchan): It used to be a place I used to go to often, but recently it expanded and got bigger. If you eat it with the homemade rice that comes with pig's feet, it's really easy to eat 3 bottles of soju. ^^