Korean BBQ with kids in Bucheon: potato wraps & steamed egg, Cham

A special pairing of potato wraps and pork belly: a Sinjungdong, Bucheon pork belly spot for group dinners, Cham Dwaejitgan Bucheon Sinjung-dong Branch

A family meal with the kids at Cham Dwaejitgan in Sinjungdong, Bucheon: how was it?

Cham Dwaejitgan Bucheon Sinjung-dong Branch (참돼짓간 부천신중동점) is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Sinjungdong, Bucheon, where I went with my kids for pork belly and ogyeopsal. Today I'm telling you about a trip to eat good meat with the kids! Meat is great any time, but for family meals I always go for something the kids can eat well too, which means pork belly, and this was a place we really enjoyed! 🐷

What's the atmosphere like at Cham Dwaejitgan?

The windows open wide across the whole space, so it felt really open and airy. That was one of the things I liked about the atmosphere! It felt less stuffy, the breeze came through 😊 Because the windows swing wide open, the ventilation felt good too. The room is so open that it never felt stuffy while we ate.

It's also a great vibe for a bunch of people to grill meat and chat, so it's a perfect spot for a group dinner!

Does Cham Dwaejitgan grill the meat for you?

Yes, staff do everything from cutting the kimchi to setting the table and grilling the meat. One thing I always check at a Korean BBQ place is whether they grill for you, and here there are lots of staff, so they zip around cutting the kimchi, setting up and grilling all the meat. Made the meal so easy~!

How does the Jirisan black pork ogyeopsal taste?

🐷 Jirisan black pork ogyeopsal with a wonderfully chewy texture

The black pork ogyeopsal at Cham Dwaejitgan has a chewy texture and deep flavor. I especially love ogyeopsal with the skin on, and the color of the meat alone looked like it couldn't possibly be bad.

How do you eat the potato wraps at Cham Dwaejitgan?

The signature here is the potato wrap: thinly sliced potatoes grilled on the plate and used to wrap the meat. I love grilled potatoes, but I'd never wrapped meat in them, so I was excited from the moment they started grilling, haha

It was convenient that the big grill plate fits the meat, kimchi and vegetables all together, and above all, I can't resist the charm of having everything grilled for me :)❤️❤️

The black pork ogyeopsal isn't too dry and has a nice bite, so it has a different charm from ordinary pork belly, haha. The rich, nutty fat and chewy texture go together well, so it's good wrapped in lettuce and good on its own, one piece at a time 🤤 Best of all, the kids ate the meat really well, and how great was that?

Shiitake wasabi with the ogyeopsal

The shiitake wasabi served with the ogyeopsal was especially good. That shiitake wasabi... seriously, how do they make it? So delicious! Good in a wrap, and good just put on top of the meat!

Should you order the doenjang stew and steamed egg too?

With the ogyeopsal we also had doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) and steamed egg. Doenjang stew with meat is basically a golden rule 😆 After rich ogyeopsal, a spoonful of hot stew leaves your mouth feeling fresh, so I always order it, and it went perfectly with the meat. The salty, earthy flavor spreads through your mouth and makes you want a spoonful of rice too!

The soft, fluffy steamed egg is good with meat and gentle enough for kids, so it's a staple on our family table. Its mild, nutty flavor is great to eat comfortably between spicy or salty dishes. One bite of black pork ogyeopsal and then a bite of steamed egg is the ultimate richness 😋

I grilled the potatoes nicely, put the meat on top and wrapped it all up, and wow, this is a signature you can only get at Cham Dwaejitgan. Twice, three times as rich!

Who is Cham Dwaejitgan Bucheon Sinjung-dong Branch good for?

Cham Dwaejitgan Bucheon Sinjung-dong Branch suits families who want good meat, and it also works when you need a place for a bigger group! If you're craving rich, chewy ogyeopsal in Bucheon, take a look at it when searching for pork belly spots in Sinjungdong, Bucheon 💗 It's also worth a look if you're hunting for a team dinner spot with coworkers. It was a fun family meal out with the kids~ Next time we'll go eat good meat together again! 😍🐷❤️