Couple's go-to pork BBQ in Samsong: beef belly fried rice, Neopttakjip

I was craving good pork, so we headed to Neopttakjip Samsong Branch (넙딱집 삼송점), a Samsong Station favorite! My partner and I have been coming here for years, so it's our regular spot, and I'll walk you through it ❤️

Where is Neopttakjip Samsong Branch and how late is it open?

Neopttakjip Samsong Branch is a 3-minute walk from Samsong Station Exit 3, so it's easy to reach by public transport. It's a perfect spot if you're looking for a BBQ place around Samsong Station or somewhere to eat near Starfield Goyang : )

Hours are daily 12:00-23:00, with last order at 22:00. It's open late every day, so it works for dinner or as a second round : )

Does Neopttakjip Samsong Branch have parking?

You can park in the building's basement parking lot. It can sometimes be full, so if you're driving, it's probably a good idea to call the restaurant ahead of time.

What is the atmosphere like at Neopttakjip Samsong Branch?

The exterior totally gives off meat-restaurant vibes! It's a great mood for a second round too 🙂

It's a relaxed place to drop in and grill meat. It suits meals with friends or bigger groups really well!

The casual tables and seats give it an open-air street-pub (yajang) feel, which makes it more fun and makes the meat feel like it'll taste even better.. I really love this comfortable, homey atmosphere 😊

There's a Jirisan sticky-pork pig stuck in the middle of the wall.... Piggy, you're so cute... but sorry 🥲

Which pork cuts does Neopttakjip Samsong Branch serve?

At Neopttakjip Samsong Branch you can enjoy many cuts of pork, from Sancheong black pork fresh galbi to pork belly, neck, hayansal (white meat), sajaesal, and kkodeulsal. There's also a mixed grill to try several cuts at once, so you can pick to your taste 😊 My personal favorite is the Sancheong black pork fresh galbi... ordering it right away 💓

Side dishes and the self-serve bar at Neopttakjip

The basic table setting came loaded with sides that go well with meat: pickled chili, macaroni salad, and garlic-chive-stem salad, plus well-fermented kimchi, sesame oil, perilla seeds and salt.

A big plus is that you can refill any sides you run out of at the self-bar without feeling awkward... Ssam (lettuce wraps) are there too, so take as much as you need ✨

What we ordered at Neopttakjip and how much it cost

• Sancheong black pork fresh galbi 400g + grilled vegetables ₩41,000
• Kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi) fried rice ₩7,000
• Zero cola ₩2,000

The fresh galbi here is so good that once you try it you can't escape..? So I ordered it again today. And of course the must-have side, kkakdugi fried rice, was ordered too!

How to grill Sancheong black pork fresh galbi

The fresh galbi I'd been waiting for, finally! The smell of meat sizzling on the grill stirred my appetite so much it was hard to wait... Fresh galbi has a different charm from heavily marinated meat; you get the meat's own flavor and texture, so it's a cut I'm extra excited about 👍

My partner is hard at work grilling again today..💓 They love Neopttakjip's meat too, so we started grilling full of anticipation!

With fresh galbi, the key is browning the surface to lock in the juices. Rather than overcooking it, eat it when it's just done to enjoy the tender texture 😊

Perfectly cooked fresh galbi! One bite and the tender texture and nutty flavor make you go wow.. Unlike strongly seasoned meat, fresh galbi lets you enjoy the meat itself, which I love 👍

Dipping galbi in sesame oil, perilla seed powder and salt

The menu has instructions for the best way to eat the meat, so we followed them exactly, and it was so good...!

The meat is so fresh and good that it's delicious as is, but dip it in sesame oil, perilla powder and salt and you get Neopttakjip's signature flavor.

Dipped in salt, you get the meat's clean, nutty flavor, and adding scallion salad or pickled sides makes it even fresher. Once you try it, you can't escape.....Seriously.

The must-have finish: beef belly kkakdugi fried rice

After eating meat at Neopttakjip Samsong Branch, the must-have finish is the beef belly kkakdugi fried rice (₩7,000)! Even if you're stuffed from the meat, you have to eat it. It's a Neopttakjip specialty near Starfield... I really love it, it's so insanely good that I always order it as a side.

The crunchy kkakdugi blends well with the rice, and with the nutty beef belly added, every spoonful is great. It tastes different from eating meat alone, so if you're wondering what to have as a meal, I really recommend the beef belly kkakdugi fried rice..❤️

Why Neopttakjip is our go-to pork BBQ near Samsong Station

If you're looking for a good restaurant or BBQ place near Samsong Station, Neopttakjip Samsong Branch is my totally biased recommendation. From top-quality meat to tasty, varied sides, there's really no reason not to go 🥹 It's close to Samsong Station and Starfield so it's easy to get to, and I love the comfy interior too! If you're looking for a BBQ spot near Samsong Station, how about Neopttakjip Samsong Branch ˗ˋˏ♡ˎˊ˗