# Bupyeong Korean BBQ with truffle Jjapagetti: Dongducheon

- By Hyeonju (https://superchart.com/en/@sinpo-spoon-rest/)
- Written Sep 11, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Bupyeong, Incheon
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@sinpo-spoon-rest/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@sinpo-spoon-rest/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/index.md)

## In short

Dongducheon Sotttukkeong Samgyeopsal Bupyeong Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Bupyeong, Incheon, serving aged pork on a cast-iron pot-lid grill. Three adults celebrated my younger sister’s pregnancy with pork belly, pork neck, pork jowl, hearty sides, and truffle Jjapagetti. Verdict: a warm, generously satisfying spot for a family or friends’ meat dinner.

![A full pork belly meal grilled on a cast-iron grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-01-n98yd-1200.webp)

Whenever the weather turns cool or I need a little energy boost lately, sizzling samgyeopsal (pork belly) is always what comes to mind. The sound and aroma that spread the moment meat hits a heavy cast-iron grill have a kind of magic that makes my heart flutter every time.

I happened to have dinner plans with my younger sister and her husband, who live nearby, for the first time in a while. We had meaningful news to celebrate too, so I was looking for somewhere we could all leave full and happy. It was already such a talked-about place that I arrived with high expectations, but the dinner was even more perfect than I expected—I absolutely had to share it.

From the carefully prepared meat to the comfortable atmosphere and truly moving service, everything was perfect at Dongducheon Sotttukkeong Samgyeopsal Bupyeong Branch (동두천솥뚜껑삼겹살 부평점), a place everyone raves about in Bupyeong.

> Dongducheon Sotttukkeong Samgyeopsal Bupyeong Branch

## A cozy Korean BBQ restaurant in the Bupyeong Station district

It is right in the middle of the lively area where it is perfect to meet friends after getting off the subway or go on a date. Since it is located in the famously restaurant-filled Bupyeong Station district, it was easy to find without wandering around.

![Exterior of a Korean BBQ restaurant in the Bupyeong Station district](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-02-1sffp-900.webp)

![Entrance to Dongducheon Sotttukkeong Samgyeopsal Bupyeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-03-1vaev-900.webp)

![Interior view of a Bupyeong Korean BBQ restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-04-qsj9y-900.webp)

When you open the door, rather than the loud, hectic feeling you might expect from a barbecue restaurant, you are welcomed by a warm atmosphere that feels bustling yet cozy and homey. The tables are nicely spaced and everything is kept neat, making it a comfortable setup for diners of all ages to chat over a meal.

These days, taste matters, of course, but a comfortable atmosphere is what gets the conversation flowing and makes the meal itself enjoyable. On that front, I wanted to give Dongducheon Sotttukkeong Samgyeopsal Bupyeong Branch a passing grade from the moment I walked in. I saw office workers gathering in small groups after work, couples enjoying dates, and families of all ages—it was lovely to see such a wide mix of guests.

## Thick pork belly and pork neck, aged at low temperature

As I looked through the menu at our table, I could naturally see why Dongducheon Sotttukkeong Samgyeopsal Bupyeong Branch has been loved for so long as a go-to spot for Bupyeong pork belly.

![Dongducheon Sotttukkeong Samgyeopsal menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-05-1wkmy-900.webp)

![Information about aged pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-06-1ev9o-900.webp)

You could feel the owner’s and headquarters’ pride: they say they select only premium Grade 1 pork for the table. This is not just ordinary meat, either—they brush it with their own curing oil, then use a 30-year low-temperature aging method to maximize the pork’s flavor and tenderness. With great ingredients and such a careful aging process, it could hardly be anything but delicious.

There were three adults that day, so we ordered a generous platter of the best-selling thick-cut pork belly and pork neck in a half-and-half combination. We also very sensibly added one serving of fresh pork jowl, which has such an appealing tender texture.

![Order of thick-cut pork belly and pork neck](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-07-kp0wv-900.webp)

![Thick pork on the pot-lid grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-08-1eb78-900.webp)

The moment the impressively thick cuts of meat went onto the grill, it became a feast for the eyes. Dongducheon Sotttukkeong Samgyeopsal Bupyeong Branch uses not an ordinary grill but an incredibly thick cast-iron pot-lid grill.

The meat is cooked with a Maillard-style sear over the high heat of the warmed pot lid, making the outside crisp while trapping hot juices inside. The savory aroma spreading as it cooked had me swallowing hard already.

## Generous accompaniments, from aged kimchi to meljeot

The main meat is wonderful, but the varied side dishes filling the space around the pot-lid grill are another major strength of Dongducheon Sotttukkeong Samgyeopsal Bupyeong Branch. They fill both the grill and the table with accompaniments that create wonderful synergy with the meat.

![Side dishes on the pot-lid grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-09-3w7qt-900.webp)

![Aged kimchi and bean sprout accompaniments](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-10-gd162-900.webp)

![Chives grilled with pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-11-1j7rg-900.webp)

### Aged kimchi, bean sprouts, and seasoned chives

The meat fat naturally runs down the sloping lower side of the pot lid. Put kimchi, bean sprouts, and chives in that flavorful spot and grill them together, and you get a top-tier combination that feels almost unfairly delicious. Golden-browned aged kimchi with pork belly is always the truth.

### Grilled minari and mushrooms

Fragrant minari (water celery), which is so popular these days, can be ordered as an extra side. Grill it just until it softens a little, then pick it up with the meat—the fresh fragrance fills your mouth and cuts right through the richness.

![Minari and mushrooms grilled on the hotplate](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-12-1wpsb-900.webp)

### Meljeot

Dip the meat in savory-salty meljeot (fermented anchovy sauce), and it feels like you have traveled to Jeju. Every side supported the meat beautifully without overpowering it.

## Kind service that handles even the thick cuts

When you visit a popular, always-busy restaurant like this, staff can sometimes be worn out or the service can disappoint, right? But the staff and owner at Dongducheon Sotttukkeong Samgyeopsal Bupyeong Branch seemed like people for whom kindness comes naturally. The service was one touching moment after another.

Thick-cut pork belly and pork neck can be awkward to cook yourself—you might burn them or struggle to cook them through—but

![Staff grilling thick-cut pork belly and pork neck](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-13-1s54v-900.webp)

![Pot-lid grilled meat cut into bite-sized pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-14-1sjud-900.webp)

just when every side was turning nicely golden, the staff appeared and snipped the meat into perfectly bite-sized pieces. Their hands were so quick that, after only a few cuts with the scissors, the thick pieces were lined up beautifully across the grill. They were not only fast; everyone stayed smiling and remarkably kind, which really impressed me.

![Meat grill with staff service in progress](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-15-1invy-900.webp)

![Pot-lid grilled meat being checked for doneness](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-16-1eudc-900.webp)

They kept checking in thoughtfully at each table, making sure the meat was cooking well and asking whether we needed the heat adjusted. It is hard to balance kindness and speed in a busy restaurant ecosystem, but they managed it all, so we could enjoy our meal comfortably and feel genuinely looked after.

## Crab soybean paste stew and steamed egg that my sister with morning sickness enjoyed

The most special and precious reason we gathered that day was to celebrate my younger sister’s pregnancy! She is at the stage when her morning sickness has been quite severe—her stomach feels unsettled and she has not been able to eat properly—so I had quietly been worrying as her older sister. I was secretly nervous that she might be sensitive to the smell of meat and not be able to eat much.

![Flower crab soybean paste stew and steamed egg meal setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-17-1xuby-900.webp)

![Spicy flower crab soybean paste stew](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-18-1vljm-900.webp)

![Steamed egg in an earthenware bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-19-bpmtr-900.webp)

Thankfully, the spicy, deeply flavored flower crab doenjang-jjigae (soybean paste stew) that the restaurant generously provides as a basic side, along with the fluffy steamed egg in an earthenware bowl, suited my sister’s appetite perfectly. After one spoonful of the stew broth, her appetite seemed to return, and she ate rice and steamed egg much better than usual.

Seeing that made both my brother-in-law and me so touched and proud. Watching my sister, who had been suffering with morning sickness, fill her stomach with delicious food even a little made me think a hundred times over that we had made the right choice coming here.

## Finishing with fried rice and truffle Jjapagetti

No matter how full you are from meat, there is one final course Koreans can never simply pass by, right? K-dessert fried rice cooked on the grill, plus a special side dish!

![Fried rice on a pot-lid grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-20-fqlrw-900.webp)

![Fried rice after a meat meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-21-1ic5t-900.webp)

![Fried rice and side dishes on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-22-4kuro-900.webp)

![Final dishes on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-23-1egbi-900.webp)

That day, along with fried rice, we ordered truffle Jjapagetti, and it was truly the hidden specialty and our cheat code. My sister’s husband said the increasingly nutty thick-cut pork belly was his top pick, while my sister said the lighter pork neck suited her best—but in front of this truffle Jjapagetti, they were completely united.

![A bowl of truffle Jjapagetti](https://img.superchart.com/images/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti/bupyeong-pork-truffle-jjapagetti-24-16jpa-900.webp)

The instant I slurped up the noodles, an elegant truffle aroma filled my mouth. It perfectly refreshed the heaviness and lingering richness after the fatty meat. Even knowing Jjapagetti and truffle are an unfairly good pairing, the flavor was so irresistible that I could not put my chopsticks down. Though we were already stuffed to the brim, we scraped up every last bit before finally ending the meal satisfied.

Would you like to enjoy quality aged meat to your heart’s content with beloved family or dear friends in a comfortable setting? If you are looking for somewhere with generous accompaniments that make great meat taste even better, plus kind service that does not lose its smile even when busy, visit Dongducheon Sotttukkeong Samgyeopsal Bupyeong Branch. It is a place where everyone, young and old, can leave smiling and satisfied, so I think it will be the first regular spot that comes to mind whenever I crave pork belly from now on!

## Where it is

- Dongducheon Sotttukkeong Samgyeopsal Bupyeong Branch (동두천솥뚜껑삼겹살 부평점)
- 20 Sijang-ro 12beon-gil, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea
- 인천광역시 부평구 시장로12번길 20 1층
- 37.4917804, 126.7255206
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8F%99%EB%91%90%EC%B2%9C%EC%86%A5%EB%9A%9C%EA%BB%91%EC%82%BC%EA%B2%B9%EC%82%B4%20%EB%B6%80%ED%8F%89%EC%A0%90/@37.4917804,126.7255206,17z

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