Sinsagang Jeongyukjeom Sikdang 신사강 정육점 식당

Sinsagang Jeongyukjeom Sikdang is a pork-focused butcher-shop restaurant with over thirty years of history, located in Songjuk-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. Carrying approximately 740 Google reviews at a 4.3 rating, it gained wider recognition after visits from several prominent YouTubers. The exterior resembles an unremarkable neighborhood grill, but the meat quality and freshness set it firmly apart. Samgyeopsal is priced at 18,000 won per 200g, and each order is sliced from the whole cut on-site at the moment of ordering, guaranteeing freshness. The slices arrive in a generous thickness suited for easy grilling, with a favorable lean-to-fat ratio and absolutely no off-odors. Grilling the slices well-done on the tilted iron plate maximizes the Maillard reaction, producing a deeply nutty flavor that needs nothing more than a dip in gireum-jang (oil-based dipping sauce). The hangjeongssal (200g at 20,000 won) is notably juicy with satisfying thickness, enjoyable even when eaten whole without cutting. Since the meat is not aged, lightly salting it before grilling is recommended to avoid blandness. A complimentary seonji-haejang-guk (ox blood hangover soup) is provided per person, serving as a hidden highlight, the broth is clean and restorative, filled with fresh seonji and ugeoji, anchoring the meat-heavy meal. Kimchi, seasoned bean sprouts, and scallion salad grilled alongside the meat add variety, and the kimchi-jjigae offered as a finishing dish is packed with tangy aged kimchi and generous pork, making it an irresistible rice companion. The kimchi-mari guksu (kimchi-wrapped noodles) leans sweet, which may divide opinions. Parking for multiple cars is available to the right of the building, and the two-floor layout provides ample seating. Both lunch and dinner see heavy traffic, though weekday afternoons around 3 PM tend to be more relaxed.