# Hapjeong Station Korean BBQ, set pork belly swapped for neck: Ijjok - By Eunho (https://superchart.com/en/@salt-and-conversation/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was made with a meal provided by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@salt-and-conversation/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@salt-and-conversation/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/index.md) ## In short Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal is a Korean BBQ restaurant on basement floor 1 of Dokmak-ro 3-gil in Mapo, Seoul, near Hapjeong Station, where sour kimchi is grilled right under the pork. On a weekend evening a married couple ordered the 2-3 person set and swapped the raw pork belly for raw pork neck, which arrived together with whole pork jowl, soft steamed egg and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew). The tender pork neck with oil-soaked sour kimchi makes Ijjok an easy recommendation when you want samgyeopsal around Hapjeong or Sangsu. ## Good to know - **Location**: 20 Dokmak-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, basement floor 1 (near Hapjeong Station) - **Hours**: Mon–Fri 11:30–23:00 / Sat 17:00–23:00 - **Break time**: Weekdays 15:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 22:00 - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **2-3 person set**: Raw pork belly (2 servings) + whole pork jowl (1 serving) + soft steamed egg + doenjang jjigae (raw pork belly can be swapped for raw pork neck) - **3-4 person set**: Raw pork belly (2 servings) + raw pork neck (1 serving) + whole pork jowl (1 serving) + soft steamed egg + doenjang jjigae - **Reservations**: Available, groups welcome *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* Today I want to introduce a place worth stopping by when you're craving good samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) in Hapjeong! > Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal Hours Mon–Fri 11:30 - 23:00 Break time 15:00 - 17:00 Last order 22:00 Saturday 17:00 - 23:00 Last order 22:00 Closed every Sunday ✅ Reservations available, groups welcome The name alone screams kimchi-samgyeopsal-must-eat, right? Haha. Pork belly and kimchi is honestly a combo that's hard to mess up, but here they grill the kimchi together with the meat, and since I'm someone who needs kimchi with meat no matter what, I walked in with sky-high expectations!! ![Visit photo of Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-01-162db-966.webp) ![View around the entrance of Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-02-1cz2j-966.webp) ## Where is Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal, and how far is it from Hapjeong Station? Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal is located near Hapjeong Station, so it's pretty easy to get to. It was the perfect spot for meeting up in Hapjeong and going straight to eat meat. ![Exterior of Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-03-qpekn-966.webp) ![Interior of Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal on basement floor 1](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-04-999oc-966.webp) ![Table setting at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-05-6v1qs-966.webp) ![Menu board at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-06-v08f4-966.webp) ![Set menu information at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-07-18l38-966.webp) ![Overall atmosphere of Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-08-jzv39-966.webp) ## What comes in the 2-3 person set, and can you swap pork belly for pork neck? The 2-3 person set at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal comes with raw pork belly (2 servings) + whole pork jowl (1 serving) + soft steamed egg + doenjang jjigae, and the raw belly can be swapped for raw pork neck. The 3-4 person set is raw pork belly (2 servings) + raw pork neck (1 serving) + whole pork jowl (1 serving) + soft steamed egg + doenjang jjigae. You don't need to order the steamed egg and stew separately since they come with the set — so nice haha. We ordered the 2-3 person set and swapped the belly for pork neck. ![Table spread after ordering the 2-3 person set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-09-vzwg4-966.webp) ![Weekend evening seating scene at Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-10-1g3s0-966.webp) ## Weekend evening at Ijjok and the free bean sprout salad refill We went during the weekend evening slot, and you could totally feel the lively energy unique to Hapjeong's restaurant alley haha haha. The mood was perfect for pork belly with a glass of soju. The side dishes here were surprisingly solid. Unlike other samgyeopsal places, they serve seasoned bean sprouts, which turned out to be a total win. The owner had good instincts too — noticed we'd finished the sprouts and brought more without us asking 👍🏻 Such a great match with the meat. ![Side dish spread including seasoned bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-11-koq1n-966.webp) I had a Coke, my husband had a beer~~~ ![Table with glasses of Coke and beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-12-xd8zz-966.webp) ## Staff grill the pork for you, with sour kimchi tucked underneath You could tell right away from the color that they use good quality meat. They laid out the pork neck and pork jowl neatly on the grill haha. When the place isn't busy, they'll grill everything for you directly!! Luckily it wasn't too crowded the day we went, so they grilled each piece for us 🤩 ![Raw pork neck and whole pork jowl arranged neatly on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-13-d1qfa-966.webp) And then — ta-da — they laid a generous layer of sour kimchi right under the meat. This right here is truly the highlight of this place... ![Sour kimchi laid underneath the meat as it grills](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-14-1axw4-966.webp) Such a hearty spread~~~~ Beef is good too, but sizzling pork really is the best when eaten with kimchi. ![Hearty spread of meat and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-15-1jgr1-966.webp) Look how golden brown and delicious it looks. They added potatoes and mushrooms on the side too. Ready to eat with full enthusiasm!!! ![Meat grilling alongside potatoes and mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-16-v612u-966.webp) ![Pork neck and pork jowl grilling to a golden brown](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-17-aa5i1-966.webp) ## How does pork neck grilled over sour kimchi taste? They grill the pork neck and pork jowl until golden and lay sour kimchi underneath so it grills together — the fat rendering from the meat soaks into the kimchi, making it way more delicious, hehehe. ![Pork neck grilled with oil-soaked sour kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-18-90ue3-1200.webp) Eating a well-grilled bite of pork neck together with the kimchi gave it this savory-yet-tangy flavor that kept my chopsticks going back for more 👍🏻 Especially since eating just meat can get a little greasy after a while, but the sour kimchi cuts through it in between bites so it never gets old, seriously. ![A grilled bite of pork neck served with kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-19-2p283-966.webp) And then the soft steamed egg and doenjang jjigae that come with the set! Eating like this for two, you get a really filling meal. ![Soft steamed egg included in the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-20-15nvj-966.webp) ![Doenjang jjigae served with the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-21-17ar9-966.webp) ### Pork neck vs whole pork jowl: which was better at Ijjok? And also, this place is a pork-neck must-try spot 🧡 Who knew pork neck could be this tender...? Even samgyeopsal loyalists should definitely try the pork neck here. And the pork jowl is unreal!!! Chewy and savory. Now I get why they include pork jowl in the set. ![Chewy grilled whole pork jowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-22-1ybyr-966.webp) Ugh, even looking back now I want to eat it again. It was so, so good. The kind of taste that makes you happy 🧡🧡🧡 ![A piece of meat topped with salt and wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap-23-16i6o-966.webp) Try dipping it in salt with a generous dab of wasabi. I don't think I can hold out — I might have to drag my husband out for grilled pork again today!!! Haha. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great samgyeopsal spot around Hapjeong or Sangsu 👍🏻 ## Where it is - Ijjok Kimchi Samgyeopsal (이쪽 김치삼겹살) - 20 Dokmak-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, basement floor 1, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 독막로3길 20 지하 1층 - 37.5492023, 126.9169637 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%AA%BD%20%EA%B9%80%EC%B9%98%EC%82%BC%EA%B2%B9%EC%82%B4/@37.5492023,126.9169637,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@salt-and-conversation/hapjeong-kimchi-samgyeopsal-pork-neck-swap/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt