Hyeongje Special Meat Cuts: A Culinary Journey in Yeonnam-dong
Who could resist a Seoul BBQ restaurant created by meat experts with 20 years of experience and their own aging cellar?
Already famous in Guro, Hyeongje Special Meat Cuts has landed in the trendy Yeonnam-dong neighborhood, claiming the title of the #1 BBQ spot.
Let's embark on a journey to verify this claim at this highly-regarded establishment!
Hyeongje Special Meat Cuts Yeonnam Branch
Located an 8-minute walk from Hongik University Station Exit 3
As you stroll along the street, a sophisticated, bright white two-story BBQ restaurant emerges on one side of Yeonnam-dong's vibrant main street.
The first floor, with its large windows revealing the interior, creates an open and inviting atmosphere, reminiscent of outdoor dining.
Operating Hours: 3 PM - 1 AM (Sundays: 11:30 AM - 11 PM)
Last order is at 12:30 AM, making it perfect for late-night cravings. Open year-round, except for holidays.
Inside, Hyeongje Special Meat Cuts Yeonnam boasts a spacious two-story layout.
Both floors feature neat table arrangements, especially along the windows.
Enjoy the fun of grilling meat while overlooking the streets of Yeonnam-dong.
Newly opened, the restaurant is clean, cozy, and lively. The evening hours are filled with the joyful buzz of happy diners.
Beyond the standard pork belly and pork shoulder, they offer a variety of unique pork cuts, including pork skirt and pork jowl.
Fresh, high-quality meat is aged to perfection.
The beef platter (including skirt steak, hanger steak, and ribs) and flower steak are also available.
Side dishes include soybean paste stew with rice, cold noodles, army stew ramen, and spicy bibimbap, making it a great option for a satisfying meal with a reasonable and diverse selection.
Basic side dishes include lettuce salad, scallion salad, salt, fresh wasabi, and dipping sauce.
Enjoy spicy radish kimchi and pickled green peppers as side dishes.
Salted and Fermented Anchovy Dipping Sauce is provided to enhance the savory taste of the meat.
The flavorful lettuce and scallion salads are popular, creating a deadly combination of meat and vegetables that will have you asking for refills.
Upon visiting Hyeongje Special Meat Cuts Yeonnam, you'll be greeted with a complimentary Korean Beef Tartare with Water Parsley, made with vibrant red Korean beef.
The subtle seasoning does not overpower the inherent flavor of the meat, resulting in a savory dish.
The refreshing aroma of water parsley awakens the palate.
The slightly bitter and refreshing water parsley provides an explosion of fragrance.
1️⃣Chewy Pork and Pork Skirt Meat (₩16,000 each)
The Chewy Pork, shaped like a pizza slice, features a thick layer of fat on the end and smooth lean meat underneath.
The Pork Skirt Meat is long and features a good amount of fascia.
The meat's texture looks firmer at first glance.
✅Chewy Pork
As the name suggests, it's the ultimate in chewy texture.
The slightly fascia-filled area becomes even more savory and chewy as you chew it.
As it cooks, the meat exudes moist oil, and the surface becomes crispy and golden-brown.
At Hyeongje Special Meat Cuts, timing is key to grilling the Chewy Pork.
Even when fried, it retains its juices and is packed with meaty flavor.
Rather, the broad fat layer is released, resulting in a healthy taste.
✔️Lettuce Salad + Wasabi + Chewy Pork
A perfect blend of savoriness, aroma, and texture without overwhelming the meat.
A winning combination that is not greasy but full of juice.
✔️Grilled Kimchi + Meat + Pickled Green Peppers
A combination where spiciness is the key, especially among enthusiasts.
An introductory Chewy Pork combination that can eliminate the greasiness of the meat.
✅Pork Skirt Meat
One of the most popular pork cuts, boasting the flavor of premium Korean beef.
A rare meat, with only a small amount available per animal.
The meat shrinks when grilled.
It is a leaner area, so it is much more savory and refreshing.
Because it comes from near the bone, it is rich in texture.
The addictive taste makes you want to eat one more piece.
✔️Grilled Kimchi + Wasabi + Pork Skirt Meat
Even when seasoned with only a pinch of salt, the deep flavor comes to life.
Adding the umami of kimchi makes you feel the meat itself is firm.
✔️Scallion Salad + Salted and Fermented Anchovy Dipping Sauce + Pork Skirt Meat
The flavor of the side dishes and sauces is felt as is because there is less oil.
It is a win-win combination of Pork Skirt Meat.
2️⃣Cheese Bomb Steamed Egg (₩6,000)
As the name suggests, the visual of cheese erupting like a bomb is captivating.
The sight of the sauce melting like a waterfall is eye-catching.
As the warm steamed egg gently spreads, the chewy cheese hidden inside stretches out like a thread, and the outside is fluffy.
Cheese souffle and steamed eggs create a collaboration with meat.
Overall Review
Hyeongje Special Meat Cuts Yeonnam Branch
????Atmosphere
The moderately bustling atmosphere, the sound of grilling meat at each table, and the savory aroma combine to make it a great place for a date in Yeonnam-dong.
It's a perfect atmosphere for chatting with friends.
The staff is very friendly and refills side dishes before you even ask.
It's a place to relax and stay for a long time, going beyond just eating meat, to create memories in a flavorful BBQ restaurant.
????Taste & Quantity
The basic set, which includes individual menu items and a platter for several people, is solid.
The quality and balance of the meat will have you amazed.
Each area has its own distinct character, so you won't get tired of it.
From chewy texture to savory flavor and rich juice.
The serving size of meat per person is generous, so even two people can eat a platter and feel full.
A restaurant has everything you need.
Hyeongje Special Meat Cuts properly understands and cooks the characteristics of each cut.
You won't regret starting your gourmet journey here.
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