Pork BBQ in Yeongjong: half pig and self-bar onion sauce, Hanmaeum

I've been a bit busy catching up on work lately. Today's review is of a Yeongjong Sky City meat restaurant, Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang (한마음정육식당).

Groups welcome, separate men's/women's restrooms, playroom, parking available

How big is Hanmaeum Jeonguk Sikdang's Yeongjong Sky City branch?

The Yeongjong Sky City branch is even more reeeeally spacious than it looks in photos. The moment I walked in I said, "Wow, it's huge!" The tables are well spaced and there are plenty of seats, so it never feels stuffy.

Maybe because it's so big, noise from the next table didn't bother me much. Even with a group you don't feel self-conscious, and moving seats or adding people is flexible too.

The layout works well for groups overall, so I think it's good for occasions like these:

• Family meals
• Get-togethers with friends
• Company dinners

Is it okay with kids? Playroom, high chairs and kids' menu

Hanmaeum's Yeongjong Sky City branch has plenty of high chairs, and there's a playroom next to the restaurant. There were lots of kids, too. Restaurants with a playroom are really hard to find, so I was amazed that this one has such a big one, haha.

Here's the menu. There's even a kids' menu!

Ordering the half pig: portion and what's in it

We ordered a half pig at Hanmaeum, haha. Shall we dig in?

The half pig comes with a wide variety of cuts, and the portion is generous!

Side dishes and the free doenjang stew

Best of all, Hanmaeum has lots of side dishes and extras!!

The doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) comes free, too. It's really good with a piece of meat dropped in. I meant to eat just a little, but I ended up eating a lot, haha. I kept reaching for it.

Grabbing onion sauce and more side dishes at the self-bar

At Hanmaeum's self-bar you can get more onion sauce and side dishes. I thought they had no onions, but the self-bar had a ton, so I piled some on, lol. There were also side dishes that hadn't been served to us, so I happily grabbed those too, haha.

Why choose Hanmaeum for meat in Yeongjong Sky City

Hanmaeum is one of the most satisfying choices when you want meat in Yeongjong. The restaurant is big, so you can eat without feeling cramped, and the wide spacing between tables made it comfortable to spend time there. Being a butcher-style restaurant, you can focus on the meat!

I especially liked the variety of side dishes: it doesn't feel like you're only eating meat, you can keep trying different combinations, and I never got tired of it. I'd recommend coming with family.