Misa, Hanam pork BBQ with meljeot and bibimbap: Gogitri 88beonji

I went to Gogitri 88beonji Hanam Direct Branch, where the pork is seared over charcoal first so it picks up that smoky flavor, and then finished on the grill! It's a truly great place, so please go!

Gogitri 88beonji Hanam Direct Branch

Samgyeopsal in Misa: Gogitri 88beonji Hanam Misa Direct Branch

Looking for samgyeopsal (pork belly) in Misa? Gogitri 88beonji Hanam Misa Direct Branch is full of charcoal aroma! When I crave properly good pork these days, this is the first place that comes to mind. I'd heard you can eat domestic grade-1 Hanwoo pork seared over charcoal, so I visited, and I could see why so many people recommend it as a Misa pork belly spot :)

What are the atmosphere and seating like?

The first thing I noticed on walking in was how clean and spacious the interior is. The tables are spaced well apart, so it never felt cramped, and it suits anything from a family meal to a big group gathering. Maybe that's why it's popular with people looking for a company dinner spot near Misa Station. I saw plenty of groups, and the staff were friendly, so I felt comfortable the whole meal. If you want a meat restaurant near Misa Lake Park, I think this one satisfies on both atmosphere and taste.

Pleasant, with lots of tables. Good good!

Hanwoo pork aged 2 weeks and seared over charcoal

Domestic grade-1 Hanwoo pork, aged and then charcoal-seared! The biggest feature of Gogitri 88beonji is that the meat is aged a full two weeks and then seared over charcoal before it reaches you. As a result the meat was juicy and tender, with a faint charcoal scent that gave it deeper flavor. There are lots of cuts available, so all you have to do is enjoy!

Next time I have to try the gochujang samgyeopsal (pork belly in chili paste)!

The platter comes with a stew too, so the set is great, and the sides are plentiful with plenty to choose from at Gogitri 88beonji Hanam Misa Direct Branch.

A table full of side dishes that go well with the meat!

Meljeot and pollock roe: the sauce combos were especially good

Gogitri 88beonji has a really wide range of sauces. With so many on offer, even the same meat tasted completely different. Personally, pork belly with meljeot (salted fermented anchovy sauce) was the best, and pork neck with pollock roe had a different flavor that kept me reaching for more. Being able to enjoy so many sauces to your taste is another big charm of this place.

I go to pork places around Misa often, but it's been a while since I found one where charcoal aroma and aged meat work this well together! Thanks to the charcoal searing, you only need to finish the meat at the table, so less smell clings to your clothes and the wait is short, which made me even happier. No wonder so many people recommend it as a Misa charcoal-grill spot :)

The stew you get when you order the platter or 3+ servings! The kimchi stew was so good!

Gogitri Modeum A for ₩45,000: what's in it

Ta-da! We ordered Gogitri Modeum A! It's the most popular item, Gogitri Modeum A (₩45,000). Pork belly, pork neck and gabrisal (the meat from the end of the pork loin) come generously on one plate, so you can enjoy several cuts at once, which I was really happy with. We also ordered yangpun bibimbap (rice mixed in a big metal bowl), and the kimchi stew came as a freebie, what a bargain!

Juicy-looking, delicious meat at Gogitri 88beonji Hanam Misa Direct Branch.

It comes pre-seared, so you only need to grill it briefly. So convenient!

This completely breaks the prejudice that pork neck is dry!!! Maybe thanks to the aging, it was really juicy, and with the charcoal aroma added it was clean-tasting yet rich. A big plus was that a staff member grilled it for us, so we could eat it at the perfect moment!

Yangpun bibimbap and the free kimchi stew

Do order the yangpun bibimbap. I didn't want to eat only meat, so I ordered it, and I was really satisfied. Crunchy vegetables and nutty sesame oil cleansed the palate, and eaten with the meat it was the best combination~ The complimentary kimchi stew also had a deep, rich broth, so we finished the meal feeling full and happy.

Even the sides are perfect at Gogitri 88beonji Hanam Misa Direct Branch!

So good... I want to eat it again :)

The deep flavor of charcoal searing, domestic grade-1 Hanwoo pork aged 2 weeks, a variety of sauces and a generous spread: Gogitri 88beonji Hanam Misa Direct Branch lacked nothing.

How was the pork belly?

The pork belly: the outside has a faint charcoal aroma and is nutty, while the inside is full of juice, and I couldn't help exclaiming at the first bite. It was cut thick, so the texture was great, and the ratio of fat to lean was good, so it never got greasy and I enjoyed it to the end. I immediately understood why it's famous by word of mouth as a Misa pork belly place. If you usually look for pork belly in Mangwol-dong, the quality should more than satisfy you.

A place that makes you give a thumbs up, it's delicious!

How is it for a company dinner near Misa Station?

If you have a group gathering planned, you'll likely be very satisfied with it as a company dinner spot near Misa Station! The wide seating and friendly service made it good for a group meal, and the food quality was excellent too, so I recommend it if you're deciding on a venue near Misa Station.

If you want to feel the value of domestic aged meat, do visit as a Misa pork restaurant. I got to taste properly good Misa pork, and it's a pork specialist I'd want to come back to. I really felt the charm of Misa charcoal grilling with its living charcoal aroma, and if you're looking for a true charcoal-grill spot in Misa, I think you'll be satisfied :) Besides the juicy pork belly, you can enjoy various other cuts, which made it even better, and it's a pork belly place I keep thinking about. If you're looking for a meat restaurant in Mangwol-dong, I strongly recommend it as a Mangwol-dong pork belly spot too.