Sangsu bossam restaurant with barley-broth suyuk: Dambaek Jujeom

Sangsu suyuk restaurant / Hapjeong suyuk restaurant / Sangsu Korean pub

If you're looking for a suyuk (boiled sliced pork) spot so tender it disappears in one bite, let me introduce Dambaek Jujeong (담백주점), my pick for the best Sangsu suyuk restaurant and Sangsu Korean pub! It sits right between Sangsu and Hapjeong stations, so it's super accessible, and I got to enjoy a generous plate of pork jowl suyuk plus kalguksu in a really nice atmosphere. The pork jowl suyuk, boiled in barley broth, was so soft that I was already thinking about it again the moment I walked out :)

Dambaek Jujeom address and opening hours

• 📍 Location: 99-11 Yanghwa-ro 6-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• ⏰ Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00–23:00 / break 15:00–17:00 / last order 22:00, Sat 15:00–23:00 / last order 22:00
• ❤️ Naver rating: 4.97
• Group-friendly / birthday & anniversary perks

How long is the walk from Sangsu and Hapjeong stations?

Dambaek Jujeom is about a 5-minute walk from Sangsu Station and about 9 minutes from Exit 6 of Hapjeong Station. Whether you're coming from Sangsu or Hapjeong, it's an easy walk, which makes it a great spot for a date or meeting up with friends.

What struck me most was the soft lighting right from the entrance — it looked so nice even from outside! If atmosphere matters as much as food when you're hunting for a Sangsu Korean pub, Dambaek Jujeom is worth keeping in mind.

Inside Dambaek Jujeom: the mood of the room

The interior felt warm and comfortable. The little decor pieces and interior touches scattered around had such a nice feel that I naturally found myself looking around while waiting for the food :) The tidy atmosphere made it feel even more like a Sangsu Korean pub I could trust.

What's on the menu at Dambaek Jujeom

Dambaek Jujeom has everything from a hearty lunch menu to Korean dishes perfect for pairing with a drink in the evening. The signature dishes are pork belly suyuk and pork jowl suyuk, and beyond the mains, the sides, desserts, and drinks are all put together to go well with Korean food. If you like clean, simple Korean food and suyuk, this is a great lineup whether you're searching for the best suyuk restaurant near Sangsu or Hapjeong.

Barley-broth pork jowl suyuk for two: how tender is it?

Ta-da! Here's the pork jowl suyuk for two that we ordered. Boiled in barley broth, the portion was generous and it looked moist and tender just by looking at it. One bite in, and it really did melt in my mouth! Rather than greasy, it was clean-tasting and savory yet soft, the kind of flavor that keeps you reaching for more. This, honestly, is the biggest reason I'd recommend Dambaek Jujeom as a Sangsu suyuk restaurant :)

Side dishes and wrap greens served with the suyuk

There's a good variety of side dishes to enjoy alongside the suyuk — cabbage kimchi, dried radish, chili peppers, garlic, ssamjang (seasoned dipping sauce), and salted shrimp all come out. There's also a nice range of wrap greens like lettuce, perilla leaf, and cabbage. With so many side dishes, it's fun to try a bit of everything.

Making a full wrap was the tastiest way to eat it! Crisp cabbage topped with pork jowl suyuk, chives, and spicy chili was delicious, and so was lettuce piled with suyuk, dried radish, and garlic all wrapped up in one bite!

Even without wrapping it, eating the pork jowl suyuk lightly with chives, dried radish, and ssamjang in one bite was really tasty too! I think it's because even the side dishes at Dambaek Jujeom are just that good.

Finishing with kalguksu in the leftover barley broth

I'd definitely recommend saving a few pieces of the pork jowl suyuk. After eating a good amount of the suyuk, add vegetables and kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) to the broth and let it simmer, then toss in the saved suyuk, sliced up — it's pure bliss! The broth was mild and clean, not sharp at all, making it the perfect way to finish after the suyuk. It tasted even better with a bit of kimchi or dried radish on the side.

Is Dambaek Jujeom worth it? Final verdict

From the soft, clean-tasting pork jowl suyuk boiled in barley broth, to the variety of wraps and side dishes, all the way to the kalguksu finish — Dambaek Jujeom is a satisfying full course. It's an easy walk from both Sangsu and Hapjeong stations, so I'd recommend it if you're searching for the best suyuk restaurant near Sangsu or Hapjeong, or a good Sangsu Korean pub :) If you want tender suyuk in a great-atmosphere Korean pub, give Dambaek Jujeom in Sangsu a try!