Dasan lamb restaurant with tortilla wraps and highballs: Jin 1926

I was craving lamb in Dasan and found Jin 1926 Dasan Branch while searching around. I usually love yangkkochi (lamb skewers), but this time I wanted something a bit more substantial, so I ordered French rack and lamb ribs. Bottom line: the meat itself was delicious, but pairing it with sprout stir-fry and tortillas made for a more varied and fun meal than I expected :)

Inside Jin 1926 Dasan Branch: the mood and the bar seats

As a lamb specialty restaurant, Jin 1926 felt cleaner and more atmospheric than a typical BBQ joint the moment we walked in. We sat at the bar, and it had a nice vibe.😃 Each table has its own individual grill, and staff grill the meat for you, so even first-timers with lamb can eat pretty comfortably. When we visited, the table spacing and overall atmosphere were clean and well kept.

Lamb menu prices in Dasan: French rack and lamb ribs

We ordered one French rack and one lamb ribs that day. Looking at the menu, they sell a variety of cuts. The texture and fattiness of lamb differ by cut, so splitting a few different ones sounds like a good idea too. We went with French rack and lamb ribs, my husband's picks.

The French rack and lamb ribs looked the part from the start💛 The moment the meat arrived, I was a little surprised at how thick it was. Especially the bone-in lamb ribs and French rack had a look that was clearly different from regular yangkkochi. The color of the meat was vivid, with just the right amount of marbling, and I could tell it would be great grilled. Staff put the meat on the grill and cooked it just right, so we just got to sit back and eat.😃

Lamb can be hit or miss for people because of its distinctive smell, but for me it wasn't overpowering at all. The outside was cooked golden brown while the inside stayed moist, making it soft and easy to eat.

And of course, bone-in meat tastes best when you pick it up with your hands haha. I picked every last bit off around the bone.

Wrapping the lamb in a tortilla: a whole new flavor

And here's where we tried something a little different. We added tortillas and piled on grilled lamb and grilled vegetables together. Eating just the lamb keeps the meat flavor as the main event, but wrapping it in a tortilla gave it a slightly exotic feel. Putting a piece of meat with grilled vegetables and sauce on top worked better than I expected. My husband and I both agreed eating it this way was pretty good, and kept reaching for more tortillas.

The complimentary mung bean sprout stir-fry is a treat too

As we were eating, the staff brought over sprout stir-fry as a complimentary side. Eating it alongside the lamb cut through the richness and added a nice crunchy texture. There was a generous amount of sprouts, so it paired well with the meat too.

I found myself reaching for the sprouts between bites of lamb over and over. Having a side dish like this made it much easier to eat than just plowing through meat alone.

What to drink with lamb: somaek and a highball

That day my husband ordered somaek and I ordered a highball. Lamb with somaek is a combo my husband loves, and I went with the highball — having a drink while eating meat was just right. In particular, the charcoal-grilled lamb ribs felt like a great match with drinks. Between the meat, the tortilla wraps, and the sprout stir-fry, one drink somehow turned into two haha.

Looking for lamb in Dasan, Namyangju?

This time we tried French rack and lamb ribs at Jin 1926 Dasan Branch. It was a solid place to visit when you want lamb that's a bit different from the usual yangkkochi. Best of all, staff grilled the meat for us, so we could eat comfortably without worrying about timing, and having side dishes like sprout stir-fry and tortillas meant we could enjoy the meat in different ways.

If you're visiting as a pair like we did, ordering one French rack and one lamb ribs to share sounds like a good idea. This place is worth a look not just for lamb lovers, but for anyone who wants to try lamb dishes beyond yangkkochi.

Jin 1926 Dasan Branch at a glance🙈💕

• French rack 200g: ₩33,000
• Lamb ribs 240g: ₩31,000
• Staff grill the meat for you, so it's easy to eat
• Complimentary sprout stir-fry was a great pairing
• Adding tortillas made for a fun, different way to eat
• Lamb dishes that go well with somaek and highball

If you've been looking for a Dasan lamb spot, try the French rack and lamb ribs at Jin 1926 Dasan Branch :)