Jamsil Korean BBQ: pork jowl top pick and pork skin refills, Migang

I usually go to Myeongryun with friends when we want a hearty BBQ meal, but the quality felt underwhelming for the price last time, so I figured we should try somewhere else. That's how I found Migang Sikdang (미강식당) — similar price range, bigger portions, and you get to eat every cut of pork.

What kind of Korean BBQ restaurant is Migang Sikdang in Jamsil?

Migang Sikdang is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Jamsil, located at 122 Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul. The owner used to work at the Hilton hotel. It's open daily from 11:30 to 23:00.

<Migang Sikdang> Address🗺️ 294-3 Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul / ⏰Hours⏰ Daily 11:30–23:00

Why Migang Sikdang is worth it if you want Korean BBQ in Jamsil

If you're looking for good BBQ in Jamsil without spending a fortune, give Migang Sikdang a try.

Since the owner used to work at the Hilton, you can trust the freshness of the meat and how it's grilled. I walked in with no expectations and walked out saying "so good" over and over.

Migang Sikdang set menu prices and what each set includes

At Migang Sikdang, you don't have to agonize over the menu — it's all set meals. ₩56,000 for two, ₩86,000 for three, ₩127,500 for four, each including pork belly, neck, and jowl along with short ribs and pork belly skin.

• 2-person set ₩56,000 — pork belly, neck, jowl 320g + 2 short ribs + 1 pork belly skin
• 3-person set ₩86,000 — pork belly, neck, jowl 540g each + 3 short ribs + 1 pork belly skin
• 4-person set ₩127,500 — pork belly, neck, jowl 840g each + 4 short ribs + 1 pork belly skin

Originally there were four of us, but one friend had to go to Daejeon, so we ordered the 3-person set instead. This was among three guys — if you just want to fill up, the set alone is plenty. If you're drinking together, order extra pork belly skin!

Charcoal-seared first, then served one cut at a time like a course

At Migang Sikdang, the meat is charcoal-seared first, then served one type at a time in this order: pork jowl → pork belly → pork neck → short ribs → pork belly skin. Steamed egg, corn cheese, and stir-fried kimchi sit around the charcoal grill.

They put steamed egg, corn cheese, stir-fried kimchi, and other sides around the charcoal, and dipping the meat into that corn cheese was so good.

When you first order, they show you the raw meat before taking it away to sear it on the spot. Seeing the meat's condition with your own eyes before eating was such a nice touch.

Showing the meat before searing basically means: we're confident in our meat, it's fresh!

After that, they take the meat and grill it in order: pork jowl → pork belly → pork neck → short ribs → pork belly skin! I call it a course meal because just as we were finishing one cut, the next one arrived right away without any lull.

Top pick at Migang Sikdang: the pork jowl

If I had to pick just one favorite, it's the pork jowl! Totally crispy outside, springy and tender inside — the texture is killer. Need another round of drinks but running low on food? Not full yet = pork jowl. Just need something to drink with = pork belly skin.

Pork belly: crisp outside, juicy inside

Next, the pork belly also had firm texture and somehow a crispy exterior that made it even tastier. To clear up any confusion — it wasn't crispy from being overcooked and dried out; it was crispy on the outside while staying soft inside.

Since it was hot out, we ordered beer to cool off, and they served it in an ice bucket — such a nice touch!

Pork neck: closely scored before grilling

Next was the pork neck, scored closely with small cuts so it wasn't tough or chewy but soft. Honestly, I'd rank this among the top BBQ spots around Jamsil without exaggeration, and it'd be a great place to bring your parents too.

They also give you fresh vegetables to grill alongside the meat, and everything was crisp. The charcoal's heat stayed strong the whole meal too.

You have to dip everything in that corn cheese! Sweet yet savory, it was better than salt.

Pork short ribs: give them a little longer on the grill

The short ribs came out one piece per person, and there was plenty of meat to pick off, which I loved. But even though they're pre-seared, grill them a bit longer — they're thick, so the inside can be slightly undercooked.

Pork skin: we ordered it twice

And then, the pork belly skin! Incredibly savory with a subtle sweetness that melts in your mouth. I ordered it twice more.

I'm still thinking about that flavor. All the meats were great, but who knew pork belly skin could rival them...

Parking and arcade games at Migang Sikdang

Migang Sikdang has a spacious parking lot and even offers parking fee support. Restaurants with easy parking are hard to find in Jamsil.

Lastly, there are various games to help you digest. Basketball, whack-a-mole, arcade machines — I hadn't held a basketball in ages, but the ball just stuck to my hands, and every shot went in!