Apgujeong Jinju, after its successful launch here in Apgujeong-dong, has recently opened a second location in Hannam-dong, Seoul.

Apgujeong Jinju is renowned for its Samgyeopsal (pork belly) served with Minali (water parsley), which is grilled on a pot lid.

I visited on a weekday evening when the wait was minimal, and I was impressed by the fantastic quality of both the meat and the side dishes. The restaurant offers a delightful experience, allowing you to enjoy your Samgyeopsal with Minali on an open terrace.

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Location

The restaurant is just a 5-minute walk from Apgujeong Rodeo Station.

On days with great weather, all the windows are open, creating an indoor atmosphere that feels almost like dining on a terrace. There’s also semi-outdoor seating available, so you can still enjoy the outdoors even if it's raining.

While this restaurant is usually quite busy with long waits, I was fortunate to visit on a weekday evening, and there were only two to three groups ahead of me.

Menu

The highlight of the meal is the high-quality Samgyeopsal grilled on a caldron lid. The key is to grill the Minali (water parsley) and enjoy it with various side dishes wrapped in seaweed. For an extra treat, Hangjeongsal and Moksal (pork shoulder) are perfect additions to the meal.

We ordered one Samgyeopsal and one Hangjeongsal. No Samgyeopsal barbecue is complete without Somaek (a drink made by mixing soju and beer), so we made sure to order a bottle of soju and a beer to go along with the meal.

Side dish

The table was filled with a variety of side dishes: Minali (water parsley), Eorigul-jeot (salted oyster), Gochu-jeol-im (pickled pepper), Shin-kimchi (over-fermented kimchi), Kimchi, and Pa-kimchi (spring onion kimchi).

The glossy, heavy cauldron pot lid was placed in front of us, and the side dishes added vibrant color to the table. Unlike other Samgyeopsal restaurants, there are no typical wrap vegetables here. Instead, Minali (water parsley) is served, which is excellent both grilled and raw.

A special touch at this restaurant is the seaweed served alongside. Eating the Samgyeopsal wrapped in seaweed with salted oysters and pickled peppers was a delightful combination.

We placed all the meat we ordered on the grill and got the Somaek ready while the meat sizzled. The combination of grilling the meat and preparing the drink made the experience even more enjoyable.

[Video how we make Somaek]

Once the meat is nearly done, add the parsley and kimchi slices on top and continue grilling. Barbecuing such delicious meat on a cauldron lid is truly an extraordinary experience. 

For Koreans, the perfect barbecue always ends with Bokkeumbap (fried rice), so we ordered two. Topped with herring roe, seaweed, and fried eggs, this is my favorite style of fried rice.

Located near Apgujeong Rodeo subway station, Apgujeong Jinju is an excellent spot to enjoy an outdoor dining experience. The meat is of exceptional quality, and the selection of side dishes is superb. It's highly recommended for anyone craving Samgyeopsal near Apgujeong or Sinsa-dong.

Address : 5-10 Apgujeong-ro 46-gil, Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul OPEN GOOGLE MAP

Phone : +82-0507-1437-8790

Operation Hours : Monday-Saturday : 15:00 - 23:00

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