Jamsugyojip Seongsu
잠수교집 성수점 · Korean BBQ
ABOUT
Jamsugyojip Seongsu is a Korean pork barbecue restaurant near Seongsu Station, known for geupraeng samgyeopsal, or thinly sliced frozen pork belly. The meat is quickly frozen and grilled at the table, giving the meal a different texture and cooking experience from the thick-cut samgyeopsal commonly found at Korean BBQ restaurants. Fresh pork belly and beef brisket are also available, but the frozen pork belly is the main reason people come here. The meal is built around more than just the meat. A large selection of vegetables, kimchi, green onion salad, garlic, peppers, sauces and other side dishes is served with the barbecue, and diners commonly add soybean paste stew or fried rice at the end. It is a lively, casual restaurant rather than a quiet dining room, and waiting can be common during busy periods. The late closing time also makes it an option for a late-night Korean BBQ meal in Seongsu.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
A recurring point in reviews is that the quality of the frozen pork belly is better than some diners expect from frozen meat. Visitors mention good pork quality, crisp edges when grilled, and especially good combinations with the vegetables and side dishes. The combination of pork with minari, fernbrake and chili peppers is also mentioned positively. The restaurant's large assortment of accompaniments is an important part of the experience. Kimchi, green onion salad, garlic, peppers, vegetables and sauces give diners several ways to build each bite. The soybean paste stew is repeatedly mentioned as a good finishing dish, while recent reviews also recommend the fried rice. The atmosphere is consistently described as busy, casual and lively, and waiting is a recurring part of the experience. Recent reviews also show some complaints about price relative to portion size, service during busy periods, and greasy conditions around the grill. In other words, the restaurant's appeal is more about the distinctive frozen-pork-belly meal and lively Korean BBQ experience than a polished or quiet dining environment.
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11:30AM–4:30AM
NO BREAK TIME
OPEN DAILY
₩16,000–₩29,000 / serving
Jamsugyojip Seongsu is about a 3-minute walk from Seongsu Station Exit 2, making it relatively easy to reach while exploring Seongsu. It can get busy around lunch and dinner, so be prepared to wait. Several recent sources report very late closing hours, currently shown as 11:30 AM–4:30 AM, although older listings show shorter hours, so checking the current hours before visiting is recommended. For first-time visitors, order the frozen pork belly and use the vegetables and side dishes to make different combinations rather than treating it like a simple grilled-meat meal. Two people can start with two portions and add more depending on appetite. Finish with soybean paste stew or fried rice if you want a fuller Korean BBQ meal. The restaurant has limited parking information and is better approached by subway.
서울 성동구 아차산로 137 1층137 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-465-0434
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