Samsan-dong whole-grilled lamb ribs and cold noodles: Neukdaewa Yang

I've really fallen for lamb lately. It has its own charm, different from pork or beef. On this Incheon trip I got to try lamb ribs and lamb skewers, and I was extra excited since I'd seen good non-sponsored reviews of this place.

The interior was spacious with plenty of seating, so it could fit a lot of people. This is Neukdaewa Yang Samsan, a Bupyeong Samsan-dong spot known for its uniquely shaped lamb ribs.

📍21 Chungseon-ro 209beon-gil, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea / ⏰ 11:30 - 23:00

How the writer ended up at Neukdaewa Yang Samsan near Gulpocheon Station

Neukdaewa Yang Samsan is a lamb skewer and lamb rib restaurant in Samsan-dong, Bupyeong, close to Gulpocheon Station. My friend had booked a stay in Incheon for a concert and dragged me along — haha, that's Incheon for you! These spontaneous trips end up being more fun😚 It's my once-a-month workation, and this time it took me to Incheon and Seoul. I'd heard about this lamb skewer and lamb rib place near Gulpocheon Station, so I decided to check it out.

Neukdaewa Yang, a Bupyeong Samsan-dong spot on the 2nd floor. I walked in already drooling since it had been a while since I'd had this haha.

Seats and private room at Neukdaewa Yang Samsan: good for groups?

Neukdaewa Yang Samsan has a spacious interior, plenty of seating, and a private room in the back too, so it seemed like a good fit for gatherings or company dinners.

Off to the side there were cute sheep and wolf dolls fitting the restaurant's name haha. The wolf was wearing sheep's clothing, which felt a bit like a grim fairy tale lol.

There was also a photo zone with lush green interior details that stood out.

Neukdaewa Yang Samsan menu and the self-serve side dish corner

The main lineup at this Bupyeong Samsan-dong restaurant is the signature lamb ribs, several set menus, and various types of lamb skewers. On the side there's gwabaro (sweet and sour pork) and mala xiangguo, so it's a great place to enjoy both lamb and Chinese dishes.

There was also a self-serve corner with various side dishes you could freely help yourself to.

On one side of the table, spices, seasonings, and sauces were set out to go well with the lamb.

How to grill the signature lamb rib cut whole

The lamb ribs that came out looked totally different from any I'd had before. Apparently the cut is patented — they said grilling it whole like this lets you enjoy even juicier lamb ribs!

They first set down hot charcoal for us. Since the shape is different from typical lamb skewers, it doesn't rotate on its own, so we had to flip it ourselves.

Haha, once the fat starts dripping the heat gets surprisingly intense, so you really have to keep an eye on it.

The side that gets that intense heat can turn tough, so I'd recommend putting the middle part over there first and saving the rest for later!

After some trial and error, the lamb ribs were finally grilled. The heat is pretty strong so it cooked fast haha.

How the lamb ribs taste: gamey smell and juiciness

You could tell just by looking how crispy the outside was haha. What stood out most about Neukdaewa Yang's lamb ribs in Samsan-dong was how much juice burst out — seriously, so much haha. I finally understood why the heat got so intense. This was lamb ribs that went perfectly with beer haha.

The lamb ribs on the side that didn't get hit with the strong heat were moist, tender, and soft inside. Cooking it slowly and patiently seemed to taste better. I heard they trim off any gamey-smelling parts fresh every day, and indeed there was no gamey smell at all, just lamb ribs bursting with juice✨

They also gave us rice so we could make it into sushi-style bites haha. Worried it wouldn't be enough, we also ordered lamb skewers, and with the rice on top I ended up pretty full. Turns out the portions are quite generous haha.

Cold noodles alongside the grilled lamb

Cold noodles, ordered because my friend wanted them! Noodles are basically essential with grilled meat haha.

The cold noodles were refreshingly tangy with plenty of chili paste, just the way I like it. The noodles had good chew, and eating them alongside the fatty meat felt like it cut right through the richness.

The weather's gotten cooler lately but it's still a bit warm, so I'd recommend these cold noodles for a hot day.

Plain lamb skewers, served without seasoning

Lamb skewers, one of the main menu items at this Bupyeong Samsan-dong restaurant! Maybe because I hadn't had any alcohol, I was feeling pretty weak that day haha — by the time the skewers arrived I was already quite full.

Watching the skewers slowly rotate was fun to watch too haha.

I liked that these were plain lamb skewers with no seasoning sprinkled on. Sometimes when spices are added they end up masking the natural flavor, which can be a bit disappointing.

Crispy outside, tender inside, well-grilled lamb skewers. I was already full but they were tasty with no gamey smell, so I left really satisfied haha. If you're looking for a restaurant near Gulpocheon Station or a meat spot in Samsan-dong, how about these juicy lamb ribs and lamb skewers?