# Open-kitchen samgyeopsal and pork jowl in Osong, Cheongju: Dot Osong - By Sewon (https://superchart.com/en/@after-check-in/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This is a review after visiting with a meal provided by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@after-check-in/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@after-check-in/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/index.md) ## In short Dot Osong is an open-kitchen aged-pork restaurant near Osong Station in Cheongju, Chungbuk. The order covered 170g samgyeopsal (pork belly), 170g pork neck and 160g hangjeongsal (pork jowl), plus the Korean beef tartare served free with three servings or more and a side of doenjang sul-bap (soybean paste rice), with the Maldon salt and wasabi pairing the standout. Clean tableware and a hip interior make Dot Osong work equally well for company dinners, family meals and dates. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 17:30–22:30 (last order 22:00) - **Closed**: September 24–25 - **Reservations**: Available through Naver Reservation - **What we ordered**: Pork belly 170g, pork neck 170g, pork jowl 160g, doenjang sul-bap - **On the house**: Korean 1++ grade beef tartare with orders of 3 servings or more - **Event**: Naver receipt review event: one side dish for 100 won - **Location**: Near Osong Station and Lotte Cinema Osong Exhibition Hall; parking in the nearby alleys *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* Hi everyone! Tonight my housemate and I were searching for a meat restaurant and stumbled on a place that looked genuinely upscale and delicious, so we made a reservation and headed over. It's an open kitchen — have you ever seen an open-kitchen BBQ place? That takes real confidence. The space is stylish and hip, so I really recommend giving it a try. ![Main image of Dot Osong](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-01-3h8sc-1200.webp) ![Vertical photo of Dot Osong's upscale space](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-02-1wrxw-2818.webp) ![Store view of Dot Osong with the open kitchen visible](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-03-1sjkr-3840.webp) ![Detail shot of the Dot Osong storefront](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-04-8rrtt-1484.webp) ## Dot Osong hours, location and parking near Osong Station Dot Osong is open 17:30–22:30, with last order at 22:00 (closed Sept 24–25). Reservations are available through Naver. Dot Osong is close to Osong Station and Lotte Cinema Osong Exhibition Hall. The entrance was a bit tricky to find at first, so it's easier to navigate with Naver Maps! Parking was easy since there are plenty of alleys nearby. ![Entrance to Dot Osong near Osong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-05-96qyo-3024.webp) ![Exterior of the Dot Osong building and alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-06-11ahh-3024.webp) ![Vertical photo around the Dot Osong entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-07-8cr53-3840.webp) ![Signage at the Dot Osong entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-08-1lk7n-3840.webp) ## An open kitchen that hardly looks like a Korean BBQ restaurant The interior has such a hip, modern vibe that I genuinely doubted this was a BBQ restaurant. Really impressive! Dot Osong says they hand-select domestic pork belly and pork neck of 1+ grade or higher, then use their signature aging method — 20 days of well-aging followed by 10 days of salt dry-aging — to deliver the best possible meat. On top of that, you get to enjoy the food at a reasonable price in a clean, upscale atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for group dinners and family outings. ![Dot Osong's hip interior design](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-09-1l8ob-3840.webp) ![The open kitchen and seating at Dot Osong](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-10-q6dzt-3840.webp) ![Table setting at Dot Osong](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-11-1llyw-3840.webp) ![Lighting and atmosphere inside Dot Osong](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-12-1e4bl-3840.webp) ## Pork belly, neck and jowl — plus free Korean beef tartare with 3 servings We ordered 170g of pork belly, 170g of pork neck, and 160g of pork jowl (hangjeongsal). Since ordering three or more servings comes with a free serving of 1++ grade Korean beef tartare, we got to try that too. The seasoning on the tartare was so good that wrapped in seaweed, it disappeared in no time! On top of that, there's a Naver receipt review event offering one side dish for ₩100 — is the owner even making money here? A super satisfying, great-value BBQ place using top-quality ingredients. The white-looking chunk of meat in the photo is the pork jowl. Why does meat always taste amazing no matter when you eat it...? Total healing moment. ![Pork belly and pork jowl on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-13-15y5q-3840.webp) ![Korean beef tartare provided free with orders of 3+ servings](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-14-xesh1-1427.webp) ![A grilled piece of aged pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-15-9f4b4-1428.webp) ![Meat spread at Dot Osong](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-16-w0fix-1328.webp) ## Maldon salt and wasabi, the side dishes and how clean it is The tableware and dishes were so clean and neat — exactly my style. I love cleanliness, so hygiene is the first thing I notice wherever I go. It's also the top factor in whether I'll come back. (I'm a huge neat freak.) This place is a definite repeat visit! Every side dish was seasoned just right, so I kept reaching for more. I never knew meat + Maldon salt + wasabi could be such a good combination until today. On the way home I was seriously considering buying Maldon salt myself — that's how good the pairing was. ![Maldon salt, wasabi, and other condiments](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-17-1ds3y-m-1946.webp) ![Neatly arranged side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-18-1bjue-3840.webp) ![Side dishes and tableware at Dot Osong](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-19-18uzn-3840.webp) ![The doenjang sul-bap side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-20-1hfjp-3840.webp) ## Doenjang sul-bap: the side dish to order at Dot Osong We ordered the doenjang sul-bap (soybean paste rice) as our side dish. The spicy, savory flavor was excellent — you have to order it if you visit! There are also other menu items like their signature steamed egg and mul-jjolmyeon (cold chewy noodles) available at low prices, so you can try a variety of things. These days I love places with diverse side menus, and this spot had uncommon options and plenty of choices, which made picking so much fun. ## Is Dot Osong good for company dinners, family meals and dates? Tables around us filled up one by one until the place was completely full. Everyone seems to have similar taste — this must already be a well-known spot. There were families out for dinner, couples on dates, and several groups of coworkers having company dinners. The atmosphere is great and has that upscale feel, making it a place you won't regret visiting with anyone — I highly, highly recommend it! ### What to know before you eat at Dot Osong 🥩 - They use properly hand-selected, premium-grade aged meat. - You get to enjoy side dishes perfectly paired with the meat! - Steamed egg and mul-jjolmyeon are also available. - A variety of wines and other drinks are available at reasonable prices! ![Coat-hanger zone to keep clothes odor-free](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-21-nr265-3840.webp) ![Restroom and amenity area at Dot Osong](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-22-1od3b-3840.webp) ![Interior hallway of Dot Osong](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-23-21qov-3840.webp) There's also a dedicated coat-hanger zone so your clothes don't pick up any smoke smell, and the restroom is comfortable to use — so you really can just show up empty-handed. It was such a delicious meal that I recommend it again and again — please go check it out! ![A table at Dot Osong after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen-24-1ej6j-1342.webp) Thanks for another great meal today! ## Where it is - Dot Osong (돝 오송) - 377 Osongsaengmyeong 14-ro, 1st floor, Unit 103, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - 충청북도 청주시 흥덕구 오송읍 오송생명14로 377 1층 103호 - 36.6207885, 127.3236726 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8F%9D%20%EC%98%A4%EC%86%A1/@36.6207885,127.3236726,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@after-check-in/dot-osong-pork-belly-open-kitchen/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt