Yukjeupdang Jongno Main Branch 육즙당 종로본점

Yukjeupdang Jongno Main Branch is a pork barbecue restaurant near Jongno 5-ga Station in Seoul. It serves pork that has gone through the restaurant's aging process and cooks the meat over natural charcoal. Available cuts include pork belly, neck, gabrisal, and jowl, giving diners several combinations of fat, texture, and lean meat to compare. Staff members grill the meat directly at the table, so guests do not need to monitor the heat and doneness throughout the meal. Once cooked, the pork can be paired separately with salt, salted pollack roe, salted hairtail entrails, or wasabi. These condiments provide different savory and sharp accents without changing the main focus on aged pork. Meal accompaniments include hot soft tofu stew and Jinju-style wheat noodles, allowing a choice between a soup and a cold noodle dish alongside the barbecue. The exterior is finished in distinctive red brick, while the dining room is spacious and neatly arranged for group meals. Weekday hours run from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with a break from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. On weekends, the restaurant follows the same opening and closing times without the afternoon break. Last orders are accepted at 9:30 PM. There is no private parking area, so drivers need to use a nearby paid lot. The proximity to Jongno 5-ga Station also makes public transportation practical. The restaurant combines charcoal-grilled aged pork, table-side grilling service, and a varied set of condiments in central Jongno.