Resting plate for cooked meat at a Samsong BBQ house: Neopttakjip

I was looking for a place to eat meat near Samsong Station and ended up at Neopttakjip Samsong Branch! Between the meat itself, the basic side dishes, the self-serve bar, and the side menu options, it was a really satisfying meal. I was happy with both the vibe and the taste — let's get into the review~!

Where is Neopttakjip Samsong Branch, and when is it open?

63 Dongsong-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Unit 101, Junplaza

• 12:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:00)
• Good for group use

Inside Neopttakjip: private rooms and table layout

Walking into this Samsong go-to spot, the retro interior catches your eye right away. Every table has a proper grill and good ventilation, and the seating wasn't cramped at all. There are also private rooms, which looked great for group meals or company dinners.

There was a self-serve bar on one side stocked with extra side dishes and wrap vegetables, so I could just grab as much as I needed — very convenient.

What we ordered at Neopttakjip and what it cost

• Hancheong black pork raw ribs (400g) + grilled vegetables ₩41,000
• Neopttak cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew) ₩7,000
• Rice ₩1,000
• Soju, beer ₩5,000

The basic side dishes came out first. There was kimchi, which is a must with meat, and it was great grilled right on the pan alongside the pork!

I also grabbed some lettuce, wrap vegetables, green chili peppers, and ssamjang (dipping paste) from the self-serve bar!

First things first, a somaek (soju-beer mix) 🧡

Grilling the 400g Hancheong black pork raw ribs

The Hancheong black pork raw ribs I ordered arrived!

Since it came as a set with grilled vegetables, sweet potato and other vegetables to grill alongside came out too!

I put the Hancheong black pork raw ribs and grilled vegetables on the pan, along with kimchi, rice cake, and sausage.

The resting plate that holds the cooked pork

This Samsong go-to place has a separate rack where you can move meat once it's fully cooked, which was really handy. When you keep grilling, the pieces that finish first can burn or overcook, but having a spot to set them aside meant I could eat at my own pace!

Salt, perilla powder and myeoljeot (salted anchovy dip)

Well-cooked meat tasted great even just with the basic salt, perilla powder, and sesame oil that came with it!

It also went well with pickled scallions, and dipping it deep into the myeoljeot was delicious too!

Neopttak cheonggukjang and the free pork skin

Since I wanted rice alongside the meat, I added on the Neopttak cheonggukjang and a bowl of rice. Eating the savory, hearty cheonggukjang with rice made the meal feel really filling!

I also joined a review event and got pork skin as a free extra! It was grilled to a golden brown on the pan and dipped into the soybean powder that came with it — crispy on the outside with a chewy texture, a great way to finish off the meal.

Is Neopttakjip Samsong Branch worth a visit?

I enjoyed the Hancheong black pork raw ribs + grilled vegetables at Neopttakjip Samsong Branch. I liked being able to eat the meat in different ways! The self-serve bar was well stocked, and having a separate rack to set aside fully-cooked meat made eating a lot more comfortable. With private rooms available too, it seems like a great spot for family gatherings or hangouts with friends.

If you're looking for a dinner spot near Samsong Station, I'd recommend this Samsong go-to, Neopttakjip Samsong Branch 💖