# Evening jokbal and spicy jaengban makguksu set in Sindorim: Sambaekga - By Dohyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-doorway-3/) - Written Aug 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Guro, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-doorway-3/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@restaurant-doorway-3/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/index.md) ## In short Sindorim Sambaekga is a Korean restaurant near Sindorim Station in Guro, Seoul, serving jokbal (braised pig's trotters), bossam and kalguksu. On an evening visit the order was the Sambaek Jokbal + Makguksu Set, and the sweet, tangy and spicy jaengban makguksu cut through the richness of the jokbal so well that the two kept getting eaten in turn. Sindorim Sambaekga is a good pick if you want jokbal and makguksu on one table in Sindorim. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Sambaek Jokbal + Makguksu Set - **Parking**: Available, up to 2 hours covered - **Location**: Near Sindorim Station, close to D-Cube City - **Menu structure**: Lunch is mostly kalguksu and set meals; dinner centers on jokbal and bossam - **Lunch-only side dish**: Handmade persimmon geotjeori, made fresh that day with ripe persimmons *as written by the visitor on Aug 21, 2026* I was craving jokbal (pig's trotters) in Sindorim, so I looked around and ended up at Sindorim Sambaekga. ![Exterior of Sindorim Sambaekga](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner-01-18cxh-1200.webp) ![Entrance of Sindorim Sambaekga near Sindorim Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner-02-13z12-900.webp) ## Where is Sindorim Sambaekga, and is there parking? Sindorim Sambaekga is near Sindorim Station, so it's pretty accessible, and it sells kalguksu (Korean knife-cut noodles) alongside jokbal and bossam (boiled pork wraps), so there's quite a range of menu options. I'd also recommend it as a Sindorim spot for drinks. 🚗 Parking available! (Supported for up to 2 hours) ![Menu board at Sindorim Sambaekga](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner-03-34yvg-900.webp) ![Menu board listing jokbal and bossam dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner-04-3g01s-900.webp) ![Sign describing the kalguksu bossam set menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner-05-1n3nm-827.webp) ![Meal menu sign at Sindorim Sambaekga](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner-06-17c3k-844.webp) ## Are the lunch and dinner menus different? Sindorim Sambaekga runs mostly meal-focused menus at lunch, and switches to meat-centered dishes like jokbal and bossam in the evening, so the mood and menu both change depending on the time of day. If you want kalguksu and bossam together, there's a kalguksu bossam set too, letting you have both in one order — it seemed like a solid, filling lunch. This time I visited in the evening and had jokbal, but next time I'd like to come at lunch and try the kalguksu menu too. It seems like a place to properly enjoy jokbal or bossam at dinner, and have a lighter meal with kalguksu or a set menu at lunch. ![Clean, tidy interior of Sindorim Sambaekga](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner-07-1fnja-900.webp) ## Inside Sindorim Sambaekga The interior of Sindorim Sambaekga was clean and well organized overall. The tables had decent spacing, which made for a comfortable meal, and the space itself felt bright and pleasant. ![Dining hall seating with generous table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner-08-1ktjf-900.webp) ![Brightly lit seating area inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner-09-1lqvt-900.webp) ## 🥢 The banchan that arrive first While waiting for the jokbal, the basic side dishes came out first — lettuce for wraps, radish kimchi, white kimchi, and seasoned chives, among others. I heard that at lunch Sambaekga also serves a handmade persimmon geotjeori (fresh seasoned salad) made with ripe persimmons the same day, which I'm curious about — I'll have to try it on my next visit. ![Basic banchan with wrap vegetables, radish kimchi, white kimchi and seasoned chives](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner-10-1v1su-900.webp) ## The Sambaek Jokbal + Makguksu Set In the evening you can order jokbal, bossam and the like, and after some back and forth I ordered the Sambaek Jokbal + Makguksu Set. ![Full spread of the Sambaek Jokbal and Makguksu set](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner-11-n9ghm-900.webp) The jokbal had a good balance of lean meat and skin, giving it a chewy yet tender texture. The jokbal is fairly plain-tasting on its own, but wrapping a piece in lettuce along with the seasoned chives and radish kimchi made it so much better. The usual gamey smell you sometimes get with jokbal wasn't strong here — it tasted clean and really good! ![Spicy-and-tangy jaengban makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner-12-1j1q2-900.webp) ### Spicy, tangy jaengban makguksu (chilled buckwheat noodles) And the thing I liked more than expected was the jaengban makguksu (chilled buckwheat noodles on a platter). The sauce is sweet and tangy with a spicy kick added on top, which really wakes up your appetite! A bite of jokbal, then a bite of makguksu — the spicy, tangy sauce cut through the richness of the jokbal so well I kept going back and forth between the two. I personally prefer makguksu with a bit of spice rather than just sweetness, and Sambaekga's makguksu worked really well with the jokbal on that front. > Jokbal → makguksu → jokbal → makguksu — a combo that just keeps you eating ![Garlic sauce served alongside the jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner-13-1waui-900.webp) ### The garlic sauce served alongside the jokbal The garlic sauce served with the jokbal was genuinely delicious. The pungent bite of garlic balanced well with a sweet-salty sauce, and dipping the jokbal in it was so good. ## 🍽️ Why makguksu is a must with jokbal If I'd only ordered the jokbal, it might have felt a bit lacking, but having the makguksu alongside made the whole meal much more satisfying. Pairing the chewy jokbal with the spicy-tangy makguksu kept it from feeling too rich, and the combo worked better than I expected. If you're looking for a place to eat jokbal in Sindorim, I'd recommend this to anyone who wants jokbal and makguksu together. Whether you're looking for a meal near Sindorim Station or a jokbal spot near D-Cube City, it's worth stopping by. ## Where it is - Sindorim Sambaekga (신도림삼백가) - 661 Gyeongin-ro, 1st floor, Unit 118, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 구로구 경인로 661 1층 118호 - 37.5091812, 126.8876597 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%8B%A0%EB%8F%84%EB%A6%BC%EC%82%BC%EB%B0%B1%EA%B0%80/@37.5091812,126.8876597,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-doorway-3/sindorim-sambaekga-jokbal-makguksu-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt