Pork BBQ for 7 in Bongdam, Hwaseong: Castella pork rind at Hanmaeum

Where is Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang Bongdam and when is it open?

Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang Bongdam is on the 2nd floor of a building at 28-9 Sangnijungsimsangga-gil, Bongdam-eup, Hyohaeng-gu, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi (lot no. 686-3 Sangni). It is open Mon–Fri 16:00–22:30 and Sat–Sun 12:00–22:30. The recommended dishes are the aged whole pig and the pork rind.

It's on the 2nd floor of the building.

What kind of butcher-shop restaurant is Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang?

Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang Bongdam is a butcher-shop restaurant with no table setting fee, and I hear you can enjoy both beef and pork here. This is how the restaurant introduces itself.

We are a butcher-shop restaurant with no table setting fee. Couples, families, groups, company dinners, everything is possible at Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang Bongdam. We have private rooms for a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 24 people. We also have a fully equipped kids room, registered as a children's play facility in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's children's play facility safety management system, built with eco-friendly materials and equipped with heating and cooling, air purifiers and various game machines. Both beef and pork are available, and the interior is stylish and comfortable, with great value for money and for peace of mind. The meat is aged for 144 hours at a low temperature of 2℃ and trimmed in-house to deliver the best flavor and the natural taste of the meat.

Where to park at Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang Bongdam

You can park in the building itself, and if it's full, use the Bongdam Sangni 1 public parking lot right in front. 🚗 Just note that parking discounts don't apply at the public lot.

But it's a public lot, so it isn't expensive. I stayed about 2 hours 30 minutes and it only came to ₩24,000. Just for your reference.

Monday 2+1 pork deal and payment options

Every Monday, Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang Bongdam runs a 2+1 event on pork neck or pork belly. When you walk in there are several posters, and this event was the one that stood out.

• 1st and 3rd Mondays: pork neck 2+1
• 2nd and 4th Mondays: pork belly 2+1

You can also pay in lots of ways, including local currency, Onnuri vouchers and high-oil-price support.

What are the dining room, kids room and private rooms like?

I liked that the inside of Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang Bongdam is clean and tidy. Being a butcher-shop restaurant, meat hangs dangling in the shop, and they say the raw meat is aged for 144 hours at 2 degrees. So I had high hopes for the quality. Please be tender..

There is a kids room inside. It's bigger than I expected and has game machines too, so it's a top restaurant for kids. There are also private rooms, so it's a great fit for family gatherings or company dinners.

The side dishes were this good. I was so excited about the anchovy fish sauce that I wanted to start grilling right away.

What should a group of 7 order, and how much does it cost?

Seven of us ordered the aged whole pig 1kg, the aged half pig 500g and two Castella pork rinds at Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang Bongdam. The menu is varied, but this is what we ordered.

• Aged whole pig 1kg: ₩69,000 (pork belly + skin-on belly + pork neck + pork jowl + gabrisal)
• Aged half pig 500g: ₩39,000
• Castella pork rind (150g): ₩9,000 x 2

This is the aged whole pig 1kg. At ₩69,000 it's cheaper than most restaurants these days, wow. And the condition of the meat is great.

This is the aged half pig 500g. The portion didn't look small, which I liked haha.

How did the aged pork taste off the grill?

The aged pork at Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang Bongdam was thick and springy, fun to grill, and the strong fire cooked it quickly. The color is so beautiful. Grilled in the shape of the grill, it came out looking so pretty. I couldn't not take photos. And the meat is so springy that, even without cutting it, I could tell it would be super tender.

Totally sizzling.. and the fire is so strong that it cooked in no time. Ah, this place is a photo heaven hahaha, whatever you shoot looks great.

The meat cuts nicely and springily. Which means it's tender ❤️

The pork jowl and gabrisal, all the cuts are thick. That makes them so good for grilling. If there were a restaurant like this near my house I'd come often T_T

Wrapping the meat with sauce and side dishes made eating it fun. Even now, writing this, I can remember the taste from then, so the memory of the flavor really lasts haha.

The doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) came free as a service, and I enjoyed it a lot too. I wondered whether to put rice in it, but there was so much to eat that I held back.

What is there to say about the pork belly? Because the meat is thick, the texture and juiciness are great.

How do you grill the Castella pork rind?

The Castella pork rind (150g, ₩9,000) at Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang Bongdam is pressed down with a big tool from above while grilling, so it doesn't splatter and cooks up golden. The pork rind is very thick and springy, and it looked great on the grill too.

When grilling the pork rind, there's a big jig(?) on top that presses it as it cooks, so it doesn't splatter and turns golden. Even the pork rind was perfect here.

Finishing with fried rice and mul or bibim naengmyeon (cold noodles)

Finally, at Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang Bongdam we ordered fried rice plus mulnaengmyeon (cold broth noodles) and bibimnaengmyeon (spicy cold noodles). Seriously.. even the fried rice isn't ordinary, and the looks are insane. Also, the portions are big, so be careful 😀

That was Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang, a Bongdam meat restaurant. If you're nearby, don't hesitate. It nails both value and taste, so I highly recommend a visit.

Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang Bongdam: final verdict

• Clean shop
• Best service
• Best meat condition (super tender thanks to aging)
• Great value restaurant
• Good parking
• Great restaurant for gatherings
• Officially a great eatery
• Kids play room, so great for children
• 100% intent to revisit