Gyeongsan pork BBQ for three with grilled shishito peppers: Kkotdwaeji

Here's my review of Kkotdwaeji Sikdang Gyeongsan Branch, a pork BBQ spot in Gyeongsan good for a family dinner.

Parking and the dining room at Kkotdwaeji Sikdang Gyeongsan Branch

Kkotdwaeji Sikdang Gyeongsan Branch has parking, which is very convenient. The interior is clean too, and as soon as I walked in I noticed the tables had plenty of space, which felt like it would suit group dinners. The staff greeted me kindly, so I had a good feeling from the start. Since they grill the meat for you, I didn't expect much from the taste, but it was better than I expected.

A set for three: why Kkotdwaeji Sikdang is easy with a baby

I ordered the set at Kkotdwaeji Sikdang Gyeongsan Branch, a pork BBQ restaurant good for a Gyeongsan get-together, and the portion was plenty even for three people. The side dishes were all tasty too, so I think anyone would be satisfied.

The best part was that the staff grilled all the meat for us, which was so convenient. I was visiting with a baby, and normally I'd be worried about hot oil splattering near the baby, but here I didn't have to worry about grilling at all, which was such a relief. On a hot summer day, having someone else grill the meat felt like the biggest win possible. Not breaking a sweat while eating comfortably genuinely made the meat taste even better.

It was also nice being able to try several different menu items together. I think this place would work well as a date spot too — for anyone on a blind date who needs to focus on conversation but can't multitask while grilling meat, this place would be perfect.

The restaurant was already full, with plenty of people eating. Since I'd made a reservation, I could eat very conveniently, and the meat juices were really soft and delicious. The smell of the meat was great too. The staff brought it out and grilled it without any delay, which made me so happy. Having staff grill the meat for you seems like the most convenient thing these days. Since I'm out and about with a baby, I've started specifically looking for places that grill for you, and this was so satisfying in that way that I think I'll come back.

The pork belly, neck, and jowl were each delicious and had their own character. The savory, chewy, tender flavors came through, and eating them with the vegetables made it even better — they went well with the side dishes too, so I kept reaching for more. There were even some items we asked to have refilled.

Tablet ordering and the fried rice finish

Can you see the meat photo from Kkotdwaeji Sikdang Gyeongsan Branch, the pork BBQ spot for a Gyeongsan get-together? The colors look so soft that seeing the photo makes me want to eat it again. Ordering through the tablet PC was also convenient. At the end, we got to fry rice, which was satisfying too. When we fried the rice at the end, the seasoning was just right and it went well with the various dishes — frying it with kimchi made the seasoning taste really good. I guess you really do have to finish with carbs.

What comes with the set, steamed egg included

At Kkotdwaeji Sikdang Gyeongsan Branch, a pork BBQ spot for a Gyeongsan get-together, steamed egg came out too, so we ate quite a full spread. Overall the menu felt generous and the portions were plenty, which was satisfying.

They grilled it so appetizingly that all we had to do was eat — very hands-free.

Shishito peppers, tomato and potato grilled with the pork

At Kkotdwaeji Sikdang Gyeongsan Branch, a pork BBQ spot for a Gyeongsan get-together, they grilled gochujang peppers and tomato together with the meat, which made it even tastier.

At Kkotdwaeji Sikdang Gyeongsan Branch, a pork BBQ spot for a Gyeongsan get-together, there were several kinds of meat sauces, so you can pick according to your own taste.

At Kkotdwaeji Sikdang Gyeongsan Branch, a pork BBQ spot for a Gyeongsan get-together, the potato was grilled alongside too and had a nice nutty flavor. The pork belly was delicious all around, the jowl was nutty and tasty, and the neck was even better eaten while it was tender. Eating it right off the grill really does taste best.

Is Kkotdwaeji Sikdang worth it for a family dinner in Gyeongsan?

At Kkotdwaeji Sikdang Gyeongsan Branch, a pork BBQ spot for a Gyeongsan get-together, we finished off deliciously with fried rice. I came with family and everyone said it was tasty, and since having the staff grill it made things so much easier, I'm planning to visit again.