Korea is famous for grilling meat and eating it on the spot! When grilling, it's important to cook it properly, but there's something even more important. It's the vegetables or side dishes that are eaten together with the meat. Representative vegetables include perilla leaves, lettuce, watercress, kimchi, and pickled radish, but did you know that you can experience a different taste when you grill various herbs and eat them together? The place I'm going to introduce you today is a place where you can grill various herbs and meat and eat them together. Let's go right away!
Cheonha Jaeil Stone Lid Myeongdong
Information
Hours: Everyday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservation available hours: Everyday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Address: 서울 중구 명동3길 21 3층
3F, 21 Myeongdong3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Why We Recommend It
Grilling meat together with herbs and veggies helps to reduce the feeling of greasiness and makes it even more delicious.
In addition to meat, there are various side dishes and traditional Korean dishes to enjoy.
They operate on a reservation basis, so if you make a reservation in advance, you can arrive and eat right away.
Located in the prime area near Euljiro-1-ga Station, it has good accessibility and you can also take a walk and visit Myeongdong after your meal.
Things to Keep In Mind
For old-fashioned pork belly and thick-cut pork belly, ordering is mandatory based on the number of people.
If you want to add other items in addition to the reserved product, please make a payment on site.
To ensure smooth operation, please select the correct date and time on the reservation page.
For reservation changes or other inquiries, please contact us at help@creatrip.com.
Price
Cheonhajaeil Special (500g meat) Old-fashioned pork belly + pork upper ribs + pork skin + tofu banmo + additional vegetables (water parsley) + doenjang jjigae [A dish where you grill kimchi and vegetables together with meat on the grill] | 39,000 KRW |
Old-fashioned pork belly (160g per serving) Pork belly with green tea powder sprinkled on top. | 11,000 KRW |
Pork belly with bone (160g per serving) Thinly sliced pork belly that has been seasoned. | 15,000 KRW |
※ Please make a reservation at least 2 days in advance before your visit.
※ Old-fashioned pork belly and pork belly with bone reservations are available for only three or more people.
Refund Policy
| Canceled at least 3 days before reserved date | 100% refund |
| Canceled 2 days before reserved date and later | No refund |
How to Reserve
| Step 1 | Make a reservation on the Creatrip reservation page. Reserve Here |
| Step 2 | Enter all required information in detail. |
| Step 3 | After the reservation is made, it will be confirmed within 2 business days. Reservation changes or cancellations are available up to 3 days before the date of use. |
| Step 4 | Please make sure to arrive at the store at the reserved time. Once you arrive, please show your reservation details to the staff. |
| Step 5 | Enjoy your meal. |
Our Visit
Today, I visited the meat restaurant "Cheonha Jaeil Stone Lid" located in Myeongdong. The unique feature of Cheonha Jaeil Stone Lid is that the meat is grilled on a stone lid on a charcoal fire, and the ability to grill various herbs and vegetables together with the meat is its attractive point. I went there around 3 PM and there were no customers, so I was able to enjoy the meal leisurely.
It's a side dish refrigerator. The dishes are neatly organized, which emphasizes the cleanliness of the store. The side dishes are not self-service, so if you need more, you can simply ask one of the staff members.
There were various types of alcohol arranged in the refrigerator. When it comes to pork belly, soju is a must-have!
You sat at a table near the window. While waiting for the meat to cook, it was fun to watch the people passing by.
Most Korean meat restaurants have a separate space under the chairs for storing belongings, so there's no need to worry about the smell. If such chairs are not available, don't worry, they will provide a large bag for storing your belongings.
After ordering the menu, they immediately placed the stone lid on the table. It's hard to see in photos, but the table was really big to the point that it was almost full.
On the far left side of the table, there were layers of small plates for the appetizers and dipping sauces. Pork belly tastes delicious with either ssamjang (a spicy dipping sauce) or salt, it's up to your preference!
When you order meat, these side dishes are usually served as a default. Instead of doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), this restaurant served sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew). They mentioned that the sundubu jjigae needs to be ordered separately, but it was a perfect match for the greasy meat and helped to wash it down easily.
We ordered the "Cheonhajaeil Special" menu. In addition to salt and ssamjang, we were also given a variety of other dipping sauces, adding to the enjoyment of selecting and trying out different flavors.
The "Cheonhajaeil Special" menu includes old-fashioned pork belly, pork upper ribs, and pork skin. Green tea powder was sprinkled on top, and the subtle green tea aroma that spreads when eating later made me feel happy unconsciously.
First, they oil up the stone lid grill using a piece of pork lard.
They also put various herbs such as kimchi, water parsley(minari), bean sprouts, and meat on the grill together.
The key point is to not overcook the meat! Once the meat is cooked to a certain degree, they also cut the kimchi and herbs into bite-sized pieces for easier eating.
The tofu that came with the Cheonhajaeil Special menu were great for reducing the greasiness of the meat.
We enjoy eating kimchi wrapped around the meat, and the kimchi served here was particularly delicious, perhaps because the owner makes it themselves. After finishing the meat, we continued to eat the kimchi by itself!
I tried eating the meat with kimchi and gosari, a Korean vegetable, and the crispiness of the meat, the spicy and sour taste of the kimchi, and the mildness of the fernbrake complemented each other very well. Try experimenting with different herbs and vegetables to feel the difference in taste!
How to Get There
Please take the exit 5 of Euljiro-1-ga Station.
Once you exit, please go straight ahead without turning.
At the first alley, please make a right turn.
Please continue straight ahead.
After passing two intersections, you will see a sign on your right-hand side.
Once you go up to the third floor, you will arrive!
Cheonha Jaeil Stone Lid Myeongdong
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