# Bucheon Simgok-dong jokbal with self-serve rice balls: Kkalkkali - By Yerin Sub (https://superchart.com/en/@noraebang-corner-seat/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Bucheon, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written after a visit provided by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@noraebang-corner-seat/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@noraebang-corner-seat/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/index.md) ## In short Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch is a jokbal (Korean braised pork trotter) restaurant in Simgok-dong, Bucheon, a short walk from Bucheon Station and near Bucheon University's Daehangno street. Taking my parents out after work, we ordered the small half-and-half jokbal (original plus spicy) for 36,000 won and self-serve rice balls for 3,500 won, rounded out with the complimentary fruit makguksu (cold buckwheat noodles). The original jokbal was tender with no gamey smell and the spicy fire jokbal had a pleasant heat, so Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch is worth a repeat visit. ## Good to know - **Location**: 51 Bucheon-ro 29beon-gil, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, 1st floor (walkable from Bucheon Station, near Bucheon University's Daehangno street) - **Hours**: Daily 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM - **Half-and-half jokbal (original + spicy), small**: 36,000 won - **Self-serve rice balls**: 3,500 won - **Complimentary**: Makguksu (cold buckwheat noodles) and bean sprout soup - **Seating**: Tables for 2–4, group seating, outdoor tent seating (yajang) - **Price reference**: ₩36,000 ≈ $26 · ₩3,500 ≈ $2.5 (2026-09-21) *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* A recommended jokbal spot in Simgok-dong, Bucheon — Kkalkkali Jokbal. I was trying to figure out where to take my parents after work and ended up here. They ate so well it was a total win for my 'be a good kid' challenge! Hours are daily 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM. ![Half-and-half jokbal table setting at Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-01-13fzx-1200.webp) ## Where is Kkalkkali Jokbal in Simgok-dong, and how far is it from Bucheon Station? Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch is located at 51 Bucheon-ro 29beon-gil, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, on the 1st floor. It's near Bucheon University's Daehangno street, so it was easy to find, and it's also a short walk from Bucheon Station. ![Exterior of Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch on Bucheon-ro 29beon-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-02-sxmz6-900.webp) ![Entrance sign of Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-03-w3ogg-900.webp) ![Street view near the jokbal restaurant close to Bucheon University's Daehangno](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-04-13kc2-878.webp) ## Is Kkalkkali Jokbal a good spot to bring your parents? Dining room and seating The inside of Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch is spacious and clean, so it was perfect for bringing my parents along. None of that greasy feeling you often get at jokbal restaurants — it was clean and comfortable. With 2–4 person tables, group seating, and even separate outdoor tent seating, it's great for gatherings or family meals too! ![Interior of Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-05-1sc0h-900.webp) ![Spacious dining hall with 2-4 person tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-06-8ecdc-900.webp) ![Group seating area in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-07-30c6x-900.webp) ![Outdoor tent seating at Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-08-1c7kj-900.webp) ## Menu and the price of half-and-half jokbal Kkalkkali Jokbal says it uses no artificial coloring, simmering the broth with about 20 kinds of medicinal herbs plus fresh vegetables and fruit for a healthier take on Korean-style jokbal (braised pork trotters). The menu is varied too — from basic jokbal to garlic jokbal, fried jokbal, spicy jokbal, bossam (boiled pork wraps), half-and-half jokbal, and combo sets. We ordered the half-and-half jokbal (original + spicy), small, for ₩36,000. ![Kkalkkali Jokbal menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-09-1t4p7-900.webp) ![Full menu board with jokbal types and prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-10-jrfp4-900.webp) The side dishes paired nicely with the jokbal too. The bean sprout soup that comes as a default side was cool and spicy-good! ![Side dishes served with the half-and-half jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-11-10dnc-900.webp) ![Complimentary bean sprout soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-12-6caw5-900.webp) ## How does the original jokbal taste? Tender, with no gamey smell There's a subtle herbal scent typical of jokbal, but it wasn't overpowering — clean and delicious. Not a hint of gaminess or off-smell, and it was so tender the texture was insane. Soft, moist, everything 🥺 ![Close-up of the original jokbal plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-13-etqzs-900.webp) The meat was thick-cut too, so the texture was great and the portion was generous — such good value for money 🫢 ![Thickly sliced original jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-14-1c0g2-900.webp) Chewy on the outside, moist on the inside — I'm not usually a fan of the skin part, but I secretly finished every bit here. The signature chewy texture was great, and it got more savory the more I chewed, so I just kept eating. ![A piece of jokbal showing its chewy skin](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-15-khel4-900.webp) ![Jokbal picked up with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-16-19ifp-900.webp) ## How spicy is the fire jokbal at Kkalkkali Jokbal? Kkalkkali Jokbal's fire jokbal has a deliciously spicy kick, making it my top pick of the day 💘 There's a mild smoky flavor, the sauce is well soaked in, and it isn't too harsh. A lot of places do fire jokbal that's just spicy without being tasty, but this one is actually delicious... spicy yet addictive, and great to alternate with the original when that started feeling a bit rich. ![Close-up of sauce-coated fire jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-17-kmata-900.webp) ![Half-and-half spread of original and fire jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-18-osjv0-900.webp) ![Complimentary makguksu served alongside](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-19-1upwq-900.webp) ## The free fruit makguksu that comes with the jokbal It'd be a shame to eat jokbal without makguksu (cold buckwheat noodles), right? The great part is Kkalkkali Jokbal gives you makguksu for free. Free makguksu?! 🥺 It seemed to be blended with fruit, so it was refreshing and sweet-tangy — perfect alongside the jokbal. The sauce on the noodles is spicy-tangy, making it a perfect match with the jokbal. ![Fruit makguksu mixed with sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-20-qs7nz-900.webp) It cuts right through the richness and somehow you just keep eating. Wrapping a bite of jokbal in the makguksu noodles is next-level delicious. ![Eating jokbal topped with makguksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-21-1mpth-900.webp) ## Self-serve rice balls for 3,500 won, paired with beer Self-serve rice balls are ₩3,500. You can't skip these when eating fire jokbal, so we ordered them too. Paired with the fire jokbal, the combo is honestly the best 🔥 ![Homemade self-serve rice balls](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-22-e1ckw-900.webp) And with a cold beer on top, all your fatigue just melts away, you know the feeling. Jokbal and beer — need I say more... ahh, the best. ![Cold beer served alongside the jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner-23-1vzq3-900.webp) ## Final verdict on Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch The meat was tender and soft, with zero gamey smell — clean and delicious all around. I would definitely, definitely, definitely go back. Another good meal today. If you're looking for a great jokbal restaurant near Simgok-dong, Bucheon, I recommend Kkalkkali Jokbal. ## Where it is - Kkalkkali Jokbal Bucheon Branch (깔깔이족발 부천점) - 51 Bucheon-ro 29beon-gil, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 부천시 원미구 부천로29번길 51 1층 - 37.4872342, 126.7803928 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B9%94%EA%B9%94%EC%9D%B4%EC%A1%B1%EB%B0%9C%20%EB%B6%80%EC%B2%9C%EC%A0%90/@37.4872342,126.7803928,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@noraebang-corner-seat/bucheon-simgok-jokbal-parents-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt