Suwon butcher shop: holiday pork belly with rib cartilage, King Kong

I went to King Kong Butcher Shop, a butcher shop in Suwon, to get meat for a family meal over Chuseok (Korean thanksgiving). I bought pork belly on September 25th and kept it refrigerated, then grilled it with family on September 27th. This time, instead of pre-packaged meat, I wanted to request a specific cut and have it sliced fresh. I asked for the rib-cartilage part of the belly and bought about 1.1kg — plenty for the family meal.

Can you choose your pork belly cut at King Kong Butcher Shop?

At King Kong Butcher Shop in Suwon, you can get more than pre-packaged pork belly — you can request a specific cut and have it sliced on the spot. That was the best part of this visit. We chose the rib-cartilage part of the belly and bought about 1.1kg, enough for the whole family. Pork belly was ₩3,300 per 100g, and pork jowl (hangjeongsal) was ₩6,500 per 100g. This time we only bought pork belly.

Where is King Kong Butcher Shop in Suwon, and where do you park?

King Kong Butcher Shop is located at 116 Homaesil-ro 90beon-gil, Unit 108, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi, South Korea, and has an underground parking lot in the building. Before holidays, people often buy meat in bulk for family meals, and the spacious parking made it easy to load up the car when I visited.

What's inside King Kong Butcher Shop?

King Kong Butcher Shop has pre-packaged pork belly ready to go, and you can also request a cut and have it sliced fresh on the spot. The showcase displayed hanwoo (Korean beef) and handon (Korean pork) along with gift sets, eggs, and various sauces, so you could browse other ingredients besides meat too. If you want to buy quickly, go with the packaged items; if you have a specific texture or cut in mind like we did, it's better to request it directly.

King Kong Butcher Shop pork belly and pork jowl prices, plus Band perks

At the time of my visit, King Kong Butcher Shop's prices were as follows.

• Pork belly: ₩3,300 per 100g
• Pork jowl (hangjeongsal): ₩6,500 per 100g

We only chose pork belly, requesting the rib-cartilage part and buying about 1.1kg. Also, joining as a Band member earned 3,000 points that could be used right away. They also run special deals only shown on Band, plus point rewards after various events, so if you buy meat often, it's worth checking out.

How did the rib-cartilage pork belly taste once grilled?

The rib-cartilage pork belly I bought at King Kong Butcher Shop on September 25th was refrigerated and then grilled for a family meal on September 27th. It had a texture closer to rib meat than regular pork belly, with a springiness that came through with each bite, and the layers of lean meat and fat brought out a rich, savory flavor.

Cooking it on the grill pan, the fat melted out and the surface browned nicely while the inside stayed juicy and tender. The savoriness of the fat and the leanness of the meat balanced out, so it wasn't too greasy while still having plenty of that classic pork belly flavor.

The area around the cartilage in particular had a crunchy bite, different from the otherwise tender texture. The savory flavor was even more pronounced when biting into the cartilage, so it seemed like it would really suit people who like chewy, textured pork belly.

Since this was meat for the whole family, I wanted to prepare a generous amount, and buying about 1.1kg was satisfying for feeding several people. On days when family gathers, like Chuseok, thinking not just about quantity but also about preferred texture when choosing the cut makes for a more satisfying meal.

Is King Kong Butcher Shop good for buying pork belly for a family holiday meal in Suwon?

If you're looking for a place in Suwon to buy pork belly for a family meal, King Kong Butcher Shop was convenient because you could choose between pre-packaged products and requesting a specific cut. Especially if you prefer rib-cartilage or cartilage-included pork belly like we did, it's worth being specific about the cut you want when you buy. The spacious underground parking made it easy to visit by car, and it was a good visit for stocking up on meat before a holiday or family gathering.

Tips for visiting King Kong Butcher Shop

• If it's for a family meal, think ahead about how much meat you'll need for the number of people.
• If you have a preferred pork belly cut, it's best to be specific when ordering.
• If visiting by car, the building's underground parking makes it easy to load up meat.
• Choose between pre-packaged products or requesting custom butchering depending on your needs.
• Before holiday or weekend meal prep, deciding on the cut and budget in advance makes buying easier.

King Kong Butcher Shop FAQ

Is parking at King Kong Butcher Shop convenient?

There's underground parking in the building with plenty of space, making it easy to visit by car.

How much are pork belly and pork jowl at King Kong Butcher Shop?

At the time of my visit, King Kong Butcher Shop's pork belly was ₩3,300 per 100g and pork jowl (hangjeongsal) was ₩6,500 per 100g. However, I only bought pork belly this time.

Can you ask King Kong Butcher Shop to cut a specific part?

Yes, we requested the rib-cartilage part of the belly and bought about 1.1kg.

Is King Kong Butcher Shop a good choice for a family meal?

Since you can request the cut you want and it's easy to load meat by car, it worked well for preparing a family meal.