Late-night jokbal pub in Bucheon with free platter noodles: Kkalkkali

I'm a pretty well-known jokbal (pork trotter) fanatic — someone who eats all kinds of jokbal and marvels at it — and today I want to introduce the jokbal place I rate as the absolute best near Bucheon Station.

I don't come to Bucheon Station often, but this is already my third time here! I posted about it once before, but it was so good I'm doing it again haha. This is Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch, already famous as a jokbal, bossam, and fried jokbal spot near Bucheon Station. Let's get straight to it, go go go go go.

Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch: storefront and jokbal boiled fresh daily

Such a clean-looking exterior. It already gives off a delicious vibe haha.

Fun fact: they boil the jokbal fresh every day! Timing your visit around the boiling time would be even better — though it's already amazing regardless.

Inside Kkalkkali Jokbal: outdoor tables and room for groups?

This is the inside hall of Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch! Clean and comfortable, with an open window wall that gives it a real sense of openness. And as you can see... there were so many customers I couldn't get a proper shot. That's proof it's a good restaurant haha.

The tables can be moved around, so I highly recommend this as a spot for work dinners, gatherings, or group outings near Bucheon Station!! Of course, it's also great for a family meal or a date.

There are also tables outside. With the weather this nice lately, it's perfect for outdoor dining near Bucheon Station, right?

What we ordered: small half fried, half original jokbal plus a roe rice ball

Here's the menu!!! We got the small Kkalkkali half fried, half original jokbal, plus an added rice ball haha.

The side dishes come out first. The bean sprout soup is the real deal haha — goes perfectly with a bottle of soju.

The flying fish roe rice balls were already set up in neat little rounds.

Fried jokbal vs original jokbal: how the two halves taste

And here it is,,,, the jokbal makes its entrance. Fried on the left, original on the right. The visuals are insane, right????

I snapped a full shot too haha. Is this really the small size? The portion is generous. I got so distracted wanting to eat fast while taking photos, my mind went blank.

Left: fried / Right: original

The original is really chewy, soft, and moist, while the fried one is slightly crisp with skin that's, hmm, tender and chewy? (Definitely not tough at all.) Both are delicious,,,

Eaten with the side dishes, you can keep going forever without getting sick of it. (Honestly, even just the jokbal alone doesn't get old haha.) Personally I prefer eating it with the bossam radish haha.

Free jaengban guksu from the review event

Unbelievable,, do the review event and you get free jaengban guksu (platter noodles)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Writing a review takes one minute, so there's no reason not to.

Slurp slurp munch munch, slurrrrrrp, slurp, sniff.

And then my absolute favorite part: the bone!!! Also called the mini-foot or the shank piece, the bone section is the best part haha.

Third visit to Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch: the verdict

I had such a delicious meal at Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch. No matter when you come, it's packed with people, and no matter when you come, it's delicious!! (For reference, the owner is super friendly haha.) Come here without a doubt and you'll taste the best jokbal near Bucheon Station~

• Name: Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch
• Address: 51 Bucheon-ro 29beon-gil, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 1st floor
• Hours: Mon–Sun 16:00 – 2:00 the next day