# Korean BBQ near Sinsa Station with aged kimchi banchan: Sansol Sinsa - By Dasol (https://superchart.com/en/@folded-menu-seoul-2/) - Written Sep 22, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seocho, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written based on a complimentary store visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@folded-menu-seoul-2/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@folded-menu-seoul-2/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@folded-menu-seoul-2/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/index.md) ## In short Sansol Sinsa Main Branch is a premium aged-pork barbecue restaurant a 3-minute walk from Sinsa Station Exit 4 in Seocho, Seoul. The meal was two servings of aged pork collar, one serving of aged pork belly and a rustic doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), all grilled at the table by a dedicated griller and served with aged kimchi and baek-kimchi (white kimchi) side dishes. The aged pork collar, juicy rather than dry, was the standout dish of the day. ## Good to know - **What we ordered**: Aged pork collar (2 servings), aged pork belly (1 serving), rustic doenjang jjigae - **Location**: 1F, 18 Naruteo-ro 12-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (3-minute walk, about 230m, from Sinsa Station Exit 4) - **Hours**: 11:30–23:00 (break 15:00–16:00) - **Highlights**: Premium aged pork specialist, staff grilling service, downdraft ventilation, neatly plated side dishes *as written by the visitor on Sep 22, 2026* Today I was craving proper premium aged pork, so I headed to Sansol Sinsa Main Branch (산솔 신사본점), a restaurant near Sinsa that's been getting really hot lately. The meat quality, the neat table setting, and the service were all satisfying, so let me leave a detailed review. ## How to get to Sansol Sinsa Main Branch from Sinsa Station Sansol Sinsa Main Branch is only about a 3-minute walk (roughly 230m) from Exit 4 of Sinsa Station on Line 3 and the Sinbundang Line, so public transit access is really excellent. Coming in through the alley by the Paris Baguette, the sleek exterior stood out and was easy to spot. ![Exterior of Sansol Sinsa Main Branch, a BBQ restaurant near Sinsa Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-01-ur27x-1200.webp) ![Alley leading to the entrance of Sansol Sinsa Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-02-ouw9w-966.webp) Walking inside, I was surprised there was none of the thick smoke or oily smell typical of a regular BBQ place. The interior was cozy yet stylish, and the tables were spaced comfortably apart, making it a great fit for an after-work gathering or a date. ![Interior and table setup at Sansol Sinsa Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-03-wot2w-966.webp) ![The dining hall at Sansol Sinsa Main Branch with generous table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-04-5adky-m-966.webp) ## What we ordered: aged pork plus the aged kimchi and baek-kimchi side dishes After sitting down and reading through the menu carefully, I finished my order: two servings of aged flower pork collar, one serving of aged pork belly, and rustic doenjang jjigae. - Aged flower pork collar (2 servings) - Aged pork belly (1 serving) - Rustic doenjang jjigae ![Menu board at Sansol Sinsa Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-05-1220g-m-966.webp) As soon as I ordered, the table filled up with neatly arranged basic banchan. There were so many different side dishes that my chopsticks didn't get a moment's rest even before the meat arrived. ![Neatly arranged basic banchan spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-06-7nusa-966.webp) ![The varied banchan lineup at Sansol Sinsa Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-07-uxscv-966.webp) What especially impressed me among the banchan was the jang-aged kimchi and baek-kimchi. The baek-kimchi, refreshing and cleanly fermented without any off smell, cut right through the richness of the meat, and the jang-aged kimchi, bursting with deep umami, was fantastic whether grilled or eaten as is. You could really tell a lot of care went into every single side dish. ![Jang-aged kimchi and baek-kimchi served alongside the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-08-zaolr-966.webp) ## How good are the aged pork collar, pork belly and the grilling service? Finally, the aged pork collar and belly I ordered arrived. Just looking at the vivid red color and the perfect marbling, you could instantly tell how high quality the raw meat was. ![A plate of vivid-red aged flower pork collar](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-09-1gqek-966.webp) ![Aged pork belly with visible marbling](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-10-12vkr-966.webp) One of the biggest strengths of Sansol Sinsa Main Branch is the friendly grilling service from a dedicated grill staff member. A skilled employee grilled the meat directly to the perfect doneness, so I could enjoy the meal chatting comfortably with my companions without worrying about burning anything. Thanks to the downdraft ventilation system, the smoke got sucked away instantly too — it was pure comfort. ![Staff grilling the meat on the grill as part of the service](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-11-hjheo-966.webp) ![Aged pork cooking on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-12-115ka-966.webp) I picked up a well-cooked piece to taste, and personally, the flower pork collar was overwhelmingly delicious. Pork collar usually has a reputation for being dry, but Sansol's version, maybe because it's aged so well, burst with rich juices the moment I bit in — the texture was almost like biting into a soft beef tenderloin. ![A well-grilled piece of aged flower pork collar](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-13-1aao9-966.webp) Next I tried the Sinsa pork belly, and the balance between the savory fat layer and the lean meat was the golden ratio, chewy yet growing more richly savory with every bite. Topping it with a crisp piece of baek-kimchi and the special sauce made it endlessly addictive — I couldn't stop eating it. ![Pork belly wrapped with a piece of baek-kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-14-75dko-966.webp) ![Aged pork belly dipped in the special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-15-1fjzi-966.webp) ## Rustic doenjang jjigae between bites of pork The rustic doenjang jjigae at Sansol Sinsa Main Branch arrived with perfect timing right in the middle of the meat feast, and it was the finishing touch. The stew, bubbling away in its earthenware pot, was generously packed with tofu, zucchini, mushrooms, and more. Instead of tasting sharp or artificial, it had a savory, deep, and slightly spicy broth that made it feel like all the greasiness from the meat was being washed away. It was hearty enough to make you want to mix in a whole bowl of rice. ![Earthenware pot of rustic doenjang jjigae packed with ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-16-pwmiw-966.webp) ## Final verdict and what to know before visiting Sansol Sinsa From the friendly grilling service to the neat and tasty banchan, and above all the juicy, life-changing pork collar, this was a fully satisfying BBQ restaurant near Sinsa. If you're looking for a can't-miss Korean BBQ spot near Sinsa Station, I highly recommend paying a visit! - Location: 18 Naruteo-ro 12-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 1F (3-minute walk from Sinsa Station Exit 4) - Hours: 11:30–23:00 (break time 15:00–16:00) - Key features: premium aged meat specialty, staff grilling service, neat side dishes ![The table at Sansol Sinsa Main Branch after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi-17-gnqjo-966.webp) ## Where it is - Sansol Sinsa Main Branch (산솔 신사본점) - 18 Naruteo-ro 12-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 1F - 서울특별시 서초구 나루터로12길 18 1층 - 37.5146623, 127.0174642 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%82%B0%EC%86%94%20%EC%8B%A0%EC%82%AC%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5146623,127.0174642,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@folded-menu-seoul-2/sansol-sinsa-aged-pork-baek-kimchi/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt