The piquant sound and savory smell of pork cooking on a hot grill is so fascinating that it even makes the taste go away. The unique aroma of pork, which has the right combination of savory fat and chewy flesh, is what makes shochu famous. Recently, there are places where pork is aged using various techniques to present extraordinary flavors. In addition to the meat quality that melts softly in the mouth, it has captivated many people's palates with the rich juice that fills the mouth. From samgyeopsal, known as Korean soul food, to light yet chewy neck meat! Here are 5 of the best places to eat aged raw meat that bursts with moist, juicy meat.
1. Gimpo Gurae-dong's moist gravy brought to life by premium raw meat
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“Seikuwa-ro†opened a new door in March of this year, where you can enjoy a meal in a clean atmosphere. You can find high-quality raw meat, including premium domestic handon, as well as Australian pure wagyu beef and prime grade beef. If you order meat, a refreshing yet sharp spicy soup with plenty of blue crab, shrimp, pumpkin, and radish will be served as a service. The signature menu, “Saengseong Samgyeopsal,†is prepared after 240 hours using wet aging techniques at the temperature and humidity that allows the meat to mature at its best. The deep red color of the meat served with asparagus, mushrooms, sweet pumpkins, and onions on a wooden cutting board is so fresh that you can feel the freshness with the naked eye. The meat grilled with the subtle aroma of charcoal is attractive for its chewy texture and the moist juiciness that pops out as soon as you take a bite. Rosemary salt, hamcho salt, raw wasabi, and salted seeds that come with it play a strong role as licorice that enhances the umami of the meat. The spacious space and separate group seats are also available, making it a great place for dinners and gatherings.
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â–²Location: 7-15, Hangang 9-ro 12beon-gil, Gimpo, Gimpo, Gyeonggi
â–²Business hours: Monday to Saturday 11:00-23:00, Sunday 11:00-22:00, B/T (weekdays) 15:00-16:30
â–²Price: Saengshengshoku Samgyeopsal 14,000 won, Saengsaengshoku 13,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Catherine the Divine): I went there because it happened close to my house. I ate pork belly and shoulder loin, and I really liked that the pork belly was so soft that it melted in my mouth, and I liked the light yet rich flavor of the shoulder loin. The store is also clean, so I think it would be great to take someone close to home the next time they come to play. ^^
2. 'Golden Butcher' in Bojeong-dong, Yongin, recreates the taste of memories
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“Golden Butcher Shop†is a place that recreates the cast iron briquettes that were popular in the Onsu-dong foundry area of Seoul about 30 years ago in the old style. The signature menu is “golden shoulder meat†and “whole pork belly,†which are made by wet-aging Jeju sows to make the most of their tender meat. The specially made cast iron grill has a high lead conductivity, which allows the outside of the meat to cook quickly and prevent the juice from escaping. The characteristic is that when the meat is slightly cooked, a flat-cut green onion is placed underneath the meat to add the flavor of green onions to the meat. If you eat it with grilled green onions along with grilled green onions, the sweet and spicy flavor and aromatic aroma of green onions will further enrich the flavor of the meat.
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â–²Location: 20, Jukjeon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi
▲Business hours: 16:00 — 00:00 every day
â–²Price: Golden neck meat (180g from Jeju) 14,000 won, whole pork belly (180g from Jeju) 14,000 won
â–²Review (Minieuuni Shikigami): It's located in Bojeong-dong, Jukjeon! There was some waiting, but I went right in. Hehe, while I was waiting, all the meat eaters looked happy on their faces. I was applauded for the taste of the meat I tried myself, and I felt happy the whole time I ate it. It was hard to find a place where persimmon noodles were delicious, but they were really cool and well-seasoned, and they grilled the meat themselves, and they were kind and explained, so please go!!
3. 'Monghwagarak' in Jeongbalsan-dong, Ilsan, with a delicious menu that enhances the palate
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“Monghwa Garak†is located near Exit 1 of Pungsan Station. It is a place where the owner travels all over Jeollanam-do to serve carefully selected side dishes and high quality meat together. When you order meat, a hearty meal is served, starting with a savory miso soup, green onion kimchi, pickled flatfish, sardines, and maesaeng. The signature menu “Monghwa pork samgyeopsal aged like a dream for 10 days†draws attention with its finely chopped texture. The method of putting a well-grilled pork belly on top of seaweed and pickled flounder and enjoying it in a three-part way is also popular. The sweet and sour seasoning of the flounder sauce is a perfect balance between the savory flavor of the pork belly that spreads as you chew it. A favorite meal menu is the “yellowtail sauerkraut bibimbap,†which is eaten by putting rice in a hot stone-pot pot and grating it with various vegetables such as bracken, zucchini, and carrots, as well as yellowtail.
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â–²Location: 19-9, Ilsan-ro 394beon-gil, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do
▲Business hours: 15:00 — 00:00 on weekdays, 12:00 — 00:00 on weekends
â–²Price: Monghwa pork samgyeopsal (200g), aged like a dream for 10 days, 14,000 won; yellowtail sorghum bibimbap 4,000 won
▲Testimonial (Shikigami HIPSONG ♥): I think you can eat a meal with just a side dish that is placed before the meat is served. Haha, there are lots of things to eat, so it's great when I go out to eat with my family. The meat was really savory and full of flavor, so I ate more than I originally ate.
4. 'Jeonggyeong Dining Table' in Yeonsan-dong, Busan, which is great to enjoy in a variety of ways with a variety of sauces
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'Jeonggyeong Diner Table' selects sows raised only on organic feed in a pristine area in Gyeongsangnam-do and presents them to customers. The signature menu is “Jeonggyeong Aged Samgyeopsal,†where the finest raw meat is aged at a low temperature to remove impurities and further enhance its rich flavor. A total of 6 types of samgyeopsal sauce are offered, from hamcho salt to parmesan cheese, garlic sauce, curry sauce, melo sauce, and barbecue sauce. At first, you can soak the meat in hamcho salt to enjoy its natural flavor and flavor, then dip the meat in a sauce that suits your taste and enjoy it in a variety of ways. Adding “grilled cheese,†grilling it on a grill, then wrapping it around the meat and eating it is also a delicacy. The chewy meat mixed with the rich flavor of the cheese is exquisite.
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â–²Location: 46, Gobun-ro 31beon-gil, Yeonje-gu, Busan
▲Business hours: 16:00 — 01:30 every day
â–²Price: Jeonggyeong Aged Samgyeopsal (130g) 9,000 won, grilled cheese 4,000 won
▲Testimonial (Shikigami LoveMe ♡): There are lots of sauces, so it's fun to choose and eat them in a variety of ways. As for grilled cheese, I tried it with meat for the first time since I used to grill only the cheese separately, and I was surprised that the combination went so well with it than I thought. Hehe, by the way, if you order a set, it includes all the popular items, including cheese, so I recommend the set.
5. 'Usadangik' in Hannam-dong, Seoul, where you can enjoy Jeju-style beef
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“Usadangi†uses only fresh raw meat from Jeju Island. The briquettes lining the streets outside and inside the store catch the eye. The signature menu is “Aged Hanpan,†where you can enjoy pork belly, neck meat, and foreleg meat that has been aged all at once. Samjang and gochujang are prepared together in place of melchou in Jeju-style. The meat, which is thick enough to give the impression of grilling a steak, is carefully grilled over a briquette fire. In particular, “ogyeopsal,†which has an appropriate ratio of fat and lean meat, allows you to fully enjoy the savory flavor of the meat and the chewy texture of the meat every time you chew it. The store is quite small, so I recommend visiting after making a reservation.
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â–²Location: 58, Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 18:00 — 02:00 every day, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: 29,000 won for one aged plate (600 grams), 4,000 won for hot radish noodles
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Agatchan): Just look for a sign with the two letters meat written on it! The caricature menu that looked like the boss was also very cute! It's grilled on briquettes, so the meat flavor is even better. If you dip the meat in a skewer cooked on a grill with the meat and eat it, it's a real JMT!!! None of the skewers are sticky and not salty, so it's OK to soak them thoroughly and eat them.