Weekend dinner reservation at Geomdan BBQ Taedon: 600g pork platter

Looking for somewhere to eat out with family last weekend, I got a craving for savory, juicy pork and headed to Taedon, a word-of-mouth favorite near Geomdan Sageori in Incheon. It's about 300m from Exit 2 of Geomdan Sageori Station on Incheon Line 2, walking toward Wanjeong-ro — a really convenient spot to set as a meeting place.

With good-quality raw hanwoo-grade Korean pork and five generous free side dishes on the table, I felt pleasantly full the whole meal. So first-timers can enjoy it without any regrets, let me lay out a tested route and some smart ordering tips for this Geomdan Sageori samgyeopsal favorite.

30-second summary: what to know about Taedon in Geomdan

• 📌 Key info: 5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Geomdan Sageori Station, free dedicated parking lot behind the building
• 💡 Signature order: a large 600g platter of premium Korean pork cuts plus the full set of 5 free side dishes
• 🚩 Visit tip: reserve by phone for weekend peak hours, and pair the meal with cool cold noodles and a smooth mojito highball

Walking from Geomdan Sageori Station to Taedon, and what comes on the 600g platter

About 300m (roughly a 5-minute walk) from Exit 2 of Geomdan Sageori Station toward Wanjeong-ro, Taedon is a pork specialty restaurant serving premium selected Korean pork belly and specialty cuts (jjondeuksal/kkodeulsal) in a fixed 600g platter.

Standardized meat selection prevents juice loss and keeps that distinctive chewy texture consistent — that's the key standard here.

Walking out of Exit 2 and along Wanjeong-ro, the clean, modern all-black storefront caught my eye right away on the right side of the road.

Stepping inside on the first floor, the interior felt very pleasant with plenty of space between tables — perfect for a family meal or a gathering. Looking at the menu, the pork platter was simply split into a small 400g and a large 600g option.

400g is fine for two people eating lightly, but if you love meat or you're a group of 3–4, the hearty 600g platter is much more satisfying. The pork belly, with its balance of lean meat and fat, came with the chewy kkodeulsal specialty cut alongside, giving a varied, appealing bite from piece to piece. Grilled golden on the pan, one bite released savory juices all through my mouth — I couldn't help but sigh with satisfaction.

Taedon's 600g platter price and the five free side dishes

Taedon's large pork platter (600g, ₩59,000) works out to roughly ₩9,800 per 100g — a reasonable rate — and ordering the meat brings bibim jjolmyeon (spicy cold noodles), steamed egg, flat mandu, five kinds of assorted mushrooms, and Dubai chewy ssamjang to the table for free.

With free sides worth about ₩25,000 at market price, the value here feels outstanding.

Usually at a pork restaurant you end up ordering jjigae, steamed egg, and noodles all separately, and the bill adds up fast.

But here, just ordering the meat fills the table with a generous spread — it genuinely surprised me.

The crispy flat mandu and the sweet-and-spicy bibim jjolmyeon were great for whetting the appetite while waiting for the meat to cook.

The fluffy, soft steamed egg was warm and filling too. But most of all, the unusual Dubai chewy ssamjang made with kadayif had a crisp yet chewy texture that was fun to pile generously onto the savory pork.

With such a generous spread, I really felt the appeal of this Geomdan Sageori favorite — a filling meal without straining the wallet.

Weekend evening waits and parking at Taedon: do you need a reservation?

Taedon sees family dinners and group gatherings pile up on Friday and weekend evenings between 5:30 and 8:30pm, resulting in an average 10–20 minute wait, so phoning ahead to reserve is recommended.

There's a spacious dedicated free parking lot behind the building, and if it's full, the nearby Geomdan branch office public parking lot or a walkable parking tower work well. Since my family was visiting on a weekend evening, we called ahead to reserve a table so we wouldn't have to wait.

When we arrived, the restaurant was packed with evening peak-time customers, and some people were waiting with number tickets at the counter.

If you're driving, there's a generously sized dedicated lot around the back of the building, so parking isn't a worry.

Ordering for a group: 600g platter, then kimchi jjigae, then mul naengmyeon

For company dinners or group gatherings, the most satisfying order is to start with the hearty large pork platter (600g), add a rich kimchi jjigae or spicy-sweet jjagyechi, and finish with the cold noodle dessert (₩6,000) to cleanse the palate.

Pairing it with a smooth, refreshing mojito highball (₩6,000) completes a clean meal course.

Midway through grilling, we added a kimchi jjigae simmered richly in a pork rib broth base and had it with rice. The broth was deep and spicy, cutting right through the fattiness of the pork, so we kept eating more meat without stopping.

For a light drink with friends, the mojito highball stood out — not too strong in alcohol, with a refreshing lift.

Even a companion who doesn't drink much could enjoy it comfortably, thanks to its light, clean flavor. At the end, we ordered the sweet-and-tangy cold noodles with a light icy slush and wrapped up the leftover pork in them, which left the palate refreshed.

The tables were spaced generously and the group seating was well set up, so we could chat comfortably without noise — a great spot for a gathering.

In short, how to enjoy a meal at Taedon

Taedon, the Geomdan Sageori favorite introduced today, brought together juicy, good-quality raw Korean pork and five varied free side dishes for a consistently satisfying visit. It's a 5-minute walk from the subway station, making it easy to reach by transit, and with free parking behind the building, it's more than suitable for a family meal or gathering.

If you're planning a weekend evening visit, call ahead to reserve so you can enjoy delicious pork without the wait. Which combo do you prefer with your meat — the cool, tangy cold noodles or the spicy-sweet bibim jjolmyeon?