Pork bone gamjatang for two in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon: Hanppong

A Dunsan-dong, Daejeon favorite for gamjatang [Hanppong] :: a review of the savory napa cabbage and hearty pork bone gamjatang

📍Hours 10:50 ~ 20:30 📍Break time 15:00 ~ 17:00 📍Last order 20:10 📍Closed for Chuseok - Thursday (9/24) ~ Saturday (9/26) 📍Regular closed day: Sunday

Hanppong: a filling Korean meal in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon

This is the Hyunbly blog, where I record good restaurants. Here's a place for a hearty meal in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon. As the weather turns chilly, I've been craving something spicy and savory in a soup. Gamjatang, with its generous pork bones, soft napa cabbage, and deep, rich broth, felt like the perfect filling meal. So I went to Hanppong, where you can enjoy gamjatang and a variety of Korean dishes. 👐

Inside Hanppong: atmosphere and seating

Hanppong, a favorite in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon. The interior overall feels clean and comfortable. Wood-toned tables and chairs give it a warm feel, and the tables are spaced generously, making it a pleasant place to eat.

Hanppong menu and gamjatang prices

Looking at Hanppong's menu, alongside gamjatang there's a wide range of gukbap (soup with rice) and other dishes.

• Hot pot dishes: Pork bone gamjatang Large (4 servings) ₩41,000 / Medium (3 servings) ₩35,000 / Small (2 servings) ₩29,000
• Aged kimchi gamjatang, whole-pig boiled pork platter
• Gukbap dishes: Hanppong mountain-high galbitang, Hanppong herbal bak kut teh, Hanppong dogani-tang, Hanppong mountain-high pork bone soup, Hanppong Korean beef sogogi gukbap, Hanppong bone-broth pork gukbap, Hanppong beef blood sundae haejangguk

On top of that, there were also various add-ins available like dumpling dough, napa cabbage, glass noodles, and fried rice.

Receipt review event at Hanppong

Receipt review event. Hanppong was also running a Naver receipt review event. According to the sign posted in the store, you can get a freebie by writing a photo review.

• 1️⃣ Get your receipt after paying.
• 2️⃣ Verify your receipt.
• 3️⃣ Write a review with a photo.
• 4️⃣ Show it to the staff and you're done!

Writing a review gets you a pack of yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). If you'd like to take part in the review event after your meal, it's best to check the terms with the in-store sign and staff. ※ The event details and conditions are based on what was posted at the time of the visit and may change, so please check in person.

What pork bone gamjatang for two looks like

I ordered the pork bone gamjatang for two. It arrived generously piled in a gamjatang pot, looking absolutely delicious. Over the spicy broth were heaped chunky pork bones, napa cabbage, enoki mushrooms, and green onion. Especially with the napa cabbage tangled among the pork bones, it looked savory and deep just from the sight of it. Gamjatang really should come out this loaded with ingredients. And it was even better that you could simmer it hot right at the table as you ate.

Side dishes: silbi kimchi, seokbakji and wasabi soy sauce

The basic sides were silbi kimchi, seokbakji, and a sauce. The silbi kimchi, heavily seasoned with spicy sauce, adds a kick to the savory, rich broth of the gamjatang and livens up the appetite—great with rice too. The seokbakji, cut into bite-sized pieces, has a crisp texture and refreshing taste. Pairing it with the deep, spicy broth of the gamjatang makes it even better. There was also a wasabi soy sauce prepared for dipping the meat picked off the pork bones.

How the broth and ugeoji cabbage tasted

Hanppong's pork bone gamjatang stands out for the harmony between the savory broth and the umami-rich napa cabbage. The broth, spicy yet deep, is great served hot, and the rich flavor drawn out from the pork bones adds to that characteristic gamjatang heartiness.

You can't skip the napa cabbage in gamjatang either. Eating the softly cooked napa cabbage together with the broth makes for an even tastier combination of savory and umami flavors. I picked the tender meat off the chunky pork bones and dipped it right into the sauce. And of course, as gamjatang simmers longer, the ingredients soak up more of the broth and the flavor deepens. I slowly simmered it and cleaned out the napa cabbage and pork bones completely. If you're craving a savory, spicy soup dish and looking for a good gamjatang spot in Dunsan-dong, I recommend Hanppong's pork bone gamjatang.

When is Hanppong worth a visit?

Hanppong, a favorite in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon. This is my review after eating pork bone gamjatang at Hanppong in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon. The gamjatang, loaded with pork bones and napa cabbage and finished with a spicy, savory broth, is plenty for a hearty meal. Especially on days when you're craving a hot soup dish, nothing beats gamjatang.

On top of gamjatang, Hanppong also offers a variety of gukbap and hot pot dishes, so you can pick according to your taste, which was another plus. Give it a visit on a day when you're eating with a friend, dining out with family, or simply craving a spicy, savory gamjatang. 🙌