HANAM PIG

When you want pure pork flavor, aged samgyeopsal is the calling card at HANAM PIG. Meat orders arrive with a spread of fresh greens and side dishes, making it easy to wrap up the aromatic, freshly grilled pork for a clean, balanced bite. Groups or diners keen to compare cuts can turn to the Hanam Platter, which brings together fresh pork belly, pork loin, and pork galbi ribs. Pork jowl and chewy makchang (pork rectum) are also available by individual portions, giving you plenty of flexibility at the table.

The supporting menu is just as generous alongside the barbecue. Crispy seafood pajeon has earned a loyal following and pairs effortlessly with beer or spirits. For rice dishes, hearty options like the house Hanam Deji gimbap, mozzarella cheese gimbap, and sizzling stone-pot cheese kimchi fried rice, complete with scorched rice along the edges, can easily anchor the meal on their own.

Refreshing noodles and hot stews make welcome interludes between rich meat courses. Depending on the season and your mood, you can opt for seasonal kimchi mari somen, chilled mul-naengmyeon, or spicy bibim-naengmyeon. Those craving comfort from a hot pot can turn to beef brisket doenjang jjigae or soft tofu sundubu jjigae, or add a bowl of steamed egg studded with popping tobiko.

Running continuously from lunch through late evening, the restaurant works well for casual group gatherings and travel dining alike. Because reservations are accepted, booking a table in advance is wise if you are planning a full Korean barbecue dinner during peak evening hours.