Gimpo restaurant for spicy braised pork back ribs: Jin Galmaegal

I visited Jin Galmaegal, a great spot for spicy braised ribs in Gimpo. The portions are generous, and there are lots of add-ins you can put in, too.

Jin Galmaegal in Pungmu-dong: location and parking

It is right next to No Brand in Pungmu-dong, so it is easy to find.

Parking is also available behind the building, which made it convenient to visit by car.

A clean interior with an old-school restaurant feel

The interior is clean, but it also has a slight old-school restaurant feel.

It is comfortable for a family meal, and just right for having a drink with spicy braised pork back ribs.

You can tuck your belongings under the seats, which was handy while eating.

Menu and what we ordered

• Spicy braised pork back ribs, small (2 people): ₩32,000
• Mini pork cutlets: ₩6,000
• Steamed rice: ₩1,000
• Glass noodle add-in: ₩3,000
• Soft tofu add-in: ₩3,000

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Spicy braised pork back ribs and side dishes

The side dishes came out first. Since the braised ribs are fairly spicy, I liked that the sides were mild and easy to eat alongside them. The cabbage salad came generously coated in a coleslaw-like dressing, and I kept reaching for it. I got two refills, haha.

Eating these now and then while having the ribs freshens up your mouth. The stir-fried potatoes were soft and nicely savory, too—such a rice thief.

The dressed lettuce had a lovely tang to it. It went well with the ribs, too.

A generous pot of spicy braised pork back ribs

Here comes today's main dish.

As soon as I saw the pot, I was surprised by how much there was. It was a generous amount even for two people, with mushrooms, rice cakes, and glass noodles already included.

You just need to let it boil a little longer, then it is ready to eat.

We chose a heat level about like Shin Ramyun, and I think it was just right. The seasoning had soaked well into the ribs, and the meat slipped neatly off the bones, so they were easy to eat. Just look at how plump and meaty they are.

There was no off smell, and the meat was tender, so it disappeared quickly with the add-ins. After we had eaten some, we added the soft tofu.

Adding soft tofu to the spicy broth gave it another layer of flavor. It was silky, absorbed the seasoning quickly, and felt good enough to eat in place of rice.

Mini pork cutlets ordered for the child

Our child cannot eat spicy food yet, so we ordered the mini pork cutlets.

They finished them with a bowl of rice in no time. Since there are menu items children can eat, it is a good place to visit with a child, too.

Visit review

The spicy braised pork back ribs were delicious, and the owner was kind, so we left after a really pleasant meal. If you like spicy food, it is a good place for a meal with rice or for a drink. Takeout is available as well, so it would be perfect for enjoying comfortably at home.