# Cold pork belly, shrimp & scallion kimchi combo in Yangsan: Saesam

- By Do-gyeom (https://superchart.com/en/@harbor-banchan-diary/)
- Written Sep 8, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Yangsan, Gyeongnam
- Sponsored: This post was written based on a sponsored store visit.
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## In short

Saesam Yangsan Main Branch is a naengsam (cold pork belly) restaurant on Pyeongsan-ro in Yangsan, Gyeongnam. The signature Saesam Samhap (300g Korean pork naengsam + 12 black tiger shrimp + scallion kimchi, ₩46,500) lets you grill scallion kimchi in the pork fat and wrap it with shrimp, plus fried shrimp heads on the side. Great pick when you want more than just plain naengsam.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 30 Pyeongsan-ro, 1st floor, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
- **Saesam Samhap**: Korean pork naengsam (cold pork belly) 300g + 12 black tiger shrimp + scallion kimchi, ₩46,500
- **Free side choice**: Choose one: Paldo Bibim Myeon, Buldak Bokkeum Myeon, Chapagetti, doenjang jjigae, kimchi jjigae, or steamed egg
- **Other menu items**: Naengsam, cheek meat (bbol-hangjeongsal), beef brisket (chadolbaegi), shrimp à la carte, fried shrimp heads
- **Pork spec**: Korean pork, 1+ grade, 2.5mm thickness (per restaurant)
- **Side dishes**: Kimchi, white kimchi, seasoned bean sprouts, scallion salad, lettuce, garlic / self-service bar available
- **Ordering**: Tablet ordering at the table

*as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026*

On days I want meat, samgyeopsal (pork belly) is usually the first thing that comes to mind haha. But this time I was craving naengsam (cold pork belly) instead of my usual samgyeopsal, so I looked around and ended up at Saesam Yangsan Main Branch!

![Main photo of naengsam and shrimp at Saesam Yangsan Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-01-13qtc-1200.webp)

This isn't just a naengsam place — they also have a menu where you grill shrimp along with the pork. Naengsam plus shrimp seemed like an odd pairing at first, but once I tried it, eating the two together was genuinely fun. And the real highlight: grilling scallion kimchi on the pan too! Let me walk you through everything I tried, from the basic side dishes to the fried shrimp heads.

## The retro vibe of Saesam Yangsan Main Branch

Saesam Yangsan Main Branch is located at 30 Pyeongsan-ro, Yangsan-si, Gyeongnam. Walking inside, the retro atmosphere caught my eye first.

![Interior of Saesam Yangsan Main Branch with a retro atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-02-1ki66-m-900.webp)

There's a big mural on the wall that looks like an old-school alley, and round tables lined up throughout, giving it a nostalgic feel haha. Since it's a Korean BBQ place, each table had its own duct system installed, and the space between seats wasn't cramped at all.

![Round tables and duct systems installed at the BBQ restaurant seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-03-11q1f-900.webp)

I visited in the evening and there were quite a few customers, so it really did seem like a go-to naengsam spot in Yangsan.

## Order via tablet, and the signature is Saesam Samhap

Once seated, there was a tablet at the table, so I took my time browsing the menu.

![Saesam menu displayed on the table tablet](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-04-1y99w-900.webp)

![Tablet menu screen showing naengsam and shrimp options](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-05-1xhdo-900.webp)

They had everything from naengsam to cheek meat (bbol-hangjeongsal) and beef brisket (chadolbaegi), plus shrimp available separately. Since it was our first visit, we decided to go with the signature menu. Enter: Saesam Samhap!

![Order screen for the signature Saesam Samhap menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-06-jqm5r-900.webp)

Saesam Samhap comes with 300g of Korean pork naengsam, 12 black tiger shrimp, and scallion kimchi, priced at ₩46,500. On top of that, there's a special owner's service where you get to pick one of: Paldo Bibim Myeon, Buldak Bokkeum Myeon, Chapagetti, doenjang jjigae, kimchi jjigae, or steamed egg.

![Notice for choosing the owner's special side dish service](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-07-1f86h-900.webp)

You know how hard it is to choose something like this haha.

## The basic side dishes are already pretty generous

After ordering, we waited a bit and the basic side dishes started coming out one by one.

![A full spread of basic side dishes on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-08-uj3ze-900.webp)

![Plates of kimchi, white kimchi, and other side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-09-1vc5i-900.webp)

Kimchi, white kimchi, seasoned bean sprouts, scallion salad, lettuce, garlic, and several sauces all came out together. The sauces included ssamjang, sesame oil salt sauce, and a spicy sauce.

![Sauce setup including ssamjang and sesame oil sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-10-rmszd-900.webp)

We were told that side dishes like scallion kimchi, bean sprouts, and kimchi could all be grilled on the pan too, which had me excited from the start.

![Scallion kimchi and side dishes grilled on the pan](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-11-12upo-900.webp)

If any side dish ran low, you could just grab more from the self-service bar — super convenient!!

![Self-service bar for extra side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-12-mzxwo-900.webp)

## The Saesam Samhap looked great even before we started grilling

Finally, the main event! The naengsam and shrimp arrived together on one plate.

The naengsam uses 1+ grade Korean pork and is sliced at 2.5mm thick, according to the restaurant. It's noticeably thinner than regular samgyeopsal, so it cooks fast on the pan.

And the shrimp were bigger than I expected. I came here for meat and ended up with a full shrimp course too haha.

![A plate of Saesam Samhap with naengsam and black tiger shrimp together](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-13-10amn-900.webp)

## Thin naengsam cooks fast

Once the pan heated up, the naengsam went on first. Being thin, it cooked quickly.

![Thin naengsam pork belly slices on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-14-ba3mm-900.webp)

With a sizzling sound, the edges browned nicely and the smell of meat drifted up, suddenly making me even hungrier haha. I tried the first well-cooked piece right away. I like eating the first bite plain, just dipped lightly in salt — the savory flavor came through first, and it was clean and light with each chew!

![A well-browned piece of grilled naengsam](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-15-ch7l1-900.webp)

Even though it's thin, it doesn't just turn crispy all over — the inside still kept a nice meaty texture, which I loved. This was one of those moments where I was glad I went looking for good naengsam in Yangsan.

## Make sure to grill the scallion kimchi

Eating the scallion kimchi plain here would be a bit of a waste. I put it on the pan in the fat left over from the naengsam and grilled it together.

![Scallion kimchi cooking in the pork fat on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-16-9huo3-900.webp)

As the scallion kimchi cooked, the seasoning aroma rose up, and it paired really well with the naengsam. I put a piece of grilled scallion kimchi on top of the naengsam and wrapped it with lettuce.

![Lettuce wrap with naengsam and grilled scallion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-17-5cnzj-900.webp)

The savory pork combined with the spicy scallion kimchi cut through the richness and kept me reaching for more. For me, grilling the scallion kimchi like this was tastier than eating it plain.

![A piece of naengsam topped with grilled scallion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-18-155cz-900.webp)

## Time to grill the shrimp too

After eating some naengsam, we put the shrimp on the pan too. Watching the shells change color as they cooked was fun to watch haha. The shrimp meat was plump and bouncy.

![Black tiger shrimp cooking on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-19-ek556-900.webp)

The texture was completely different from the pork, so alternating between a few pieces of naengsam and a shrimp really switched things up in the mouth! And the shrimp themselves were big enough that even one or two made a strong impression.

## The naengsam + shrimp + scallion kimchi combo

Now for the real samhap experience. Lettuce down, naengsam on top, shrimp on top of that, and grilled scallion kimchi to finish — all in one bite!

![A wrap combining naengsam, shrimp, and scallion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-20-1sgrs-900.webp)

At first I wondered if that was too many ingredients for one wrap, but once I actually ate it, each flavor still came through distinctly. The savory naengsam, the bouncy shrimp texture, and the spicy finish from the scallion kimchi worked together better than I expected.

That's when it clicked why they call it Saesam Samhap haha.

## The stew we picked for our free side

We chose kimchi jjigae for our special owner's service! It came out bubbling in a stone pot, perfect for a spoonful of broth between bites of meat. It was loaded with tofu, scallions, and plenty of meat too!

Eating meat nonstop can get a little heavy, so having the stew in between hit the spot perfectly.

## Added on: fried shrimp heads

We also ordered the fried shrimp heads separately. They came out crispy-fried, with a seasoning packet served on the side!

![Fried shrimp heads served with seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-21-s42uu-900.webp)

They were crispy and savory even plain, but dipping them lightly in the seasoning changed the flavor completely haha.

![Crispy fried shrimp heads dipped in seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-22-oaex8-900.webp)

I only dipped a little at first, but it went so well that I kept dipping more and more later haha. The distinct savory flavor of the shrimp heads combined with the salty seasoning would make a great beer snack too.

## My takeaway on Saesam Yangsan Main Branch

This naengsam spot in Yangsan was great when you want to enjoy several things together rather than just plain naengsam. In particular, the Saesam Samhap comes with 300g of naengsam, 12 shrimp, and scallion kimchi, making it a solid, filling combo even for two people :)

![Naengsam and shrimp cooking together on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-23-1iccw-900.webp)

The naengsam, being thin, cooked fast and had a nicely savory flavor. The shrimp's bouncy texture made a great addition between bites of meat.

![Fully grilled naengsam, shrimp, and scallion kimchi spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp/saesam-yangsan-cold-samgyeopsal-shrimp-24-1ivuv-900.webp)

Grilling the scallion kimchi on the pan is what stuck with me the most. Wrapping it up together after cooking it in the naengsam fat made it far tastier than just eating the meat alone.

## When you're craving naengsam in Pyeongsan-dong

If you're looking for good naengsam in Pyeongsan-dong, Yangsan, Saesam Yangsan Main Branch is worth a visit. Since it's not just naengsam but a menu where you can enjoy shrimp and scallion kimchi together, it's also fun to eat with a group!

Next time I visit, I want to pick Buldak Bokkeum Myeon with the Saesam Samhap. Naengsam with buldak (fire chicken noodles) — I really can't resist that combo haha. I went with stew this time, so next time I'll try a totally different pairing!

Saesam Yangsan Main Branch / 30 Pyeongsan-ro, 1st floor, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

## Where it is

- Saesam Yangsan Main Branch (새삼 양산본점)
- 30 Pyeongsan-ro, 1st floor, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
- 경상남도 양산시 평산로 30 1층 새삼 양산본점
- 35.3817905, 129.1516222
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%83%88%EC%82%BC%20%EC%96%91%EC%82%B0%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.3817905,129.1516222,17z

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