Jeongjin Sikdang 정진식당

Jeongjin Sikdang is a charcoal-grill restaurant at 311 Jungbu-daero in Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, near Ajou University Hospital and the courthouse intersection. Jeju ogyeopsal, a pork belly cut that retains the skin along with alternating fat and lean layers, anchors the barbecue menu. The thick slices bring several textures into one bite: the skin remains springy, rendered fat supplies richness, and the lean portion has a firmer chew. Charcoal browns the exposed surfaces and adds a roasted aroma. Samgyeopsal, pork neck, and house-marinated pork ribs broaden the pork selection. Samgyeopsal emphasizes fat, pork neck offers a higher proportion of lean meat, and the ribs introduce a seasoned option. Beef short-rib meat is prepared either plain or with fresh garlic seasoning, allowing the same cut to be compared with and without the aromatic marinade. The meal can continue with kimchi jjigae, mul naengmyeon, or bibim naengmyeon. Kimchi jjigae adds a hot stew and rice after the grill, while the two chilled noodle dishes separate into a cold broth version and a spicy mixed version. The food menu also includes yukhoe bibimbap and jeyuk bulgogi for a meal that does not require tabletop grilling. Yukhoe bibimbap combines seasoned raw beef, vegetables, and rice for mixing; jeyuk bulgogi pairs cooked, seasoned pork with rice. The restaurant occupies the first and second floors, with group seating and rooms in several sizes. That layout supports both a small table centered on one cut of meat and a larger gathering that orders pork, beef, stew, and noodles across the meal. Its proximity to the hospital and the major intersection provides a clear geographic reference within the Woncheon-dong area.