Are you looking for a unique pork restaurant in Yongsan-gu, Seoul? Check out Jukto, where they use a special sauce fermented in traditional Korean onggi jars. Enjoy a satisfying dining experience with the unique flavor of samgyeopsal in a clean, modern setting.
Jukto is a leading brand of Korean fermented foods. Fermentation, a traditional Korean method, enhances the taste and depth of dishes like jeotgal (salted seafood), jang (fermented sauces), and kimchi. Jukto offers a variety of these authentic, long-fermented foods, from meats to side dishes.
JUKTO
Information
Hours: Weekdays 17:00-22:00; Weekends, Holidays 11:30-22:00 (Breaktime 15:00-17:00)
Reservation Available: (Reservation Unit: 1 hour) Weekdays 17:00-21:00; Weekends, Holidays 11:30-14:00; 17:00-21:00
Languages Available: Korean, English
Address: 12 B1, 1F, 2F, 14-gil, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Why We Recommend It
Fermented with a special sauce using salted fish, this pork belly offers a unique flavor.
Enjoy a variety of side dishes along with the barbecue.
The restaurant combines traditional Korean charm with modern elements for a pleasant dining experience.
Located near Hybe Entertainment, you can see BTS RM's autograph, making it a special experience for fans.
You enjoy distinctive pork belly and various side dishes at reasonable prices without waiting with Creatrip voucher.
Menu
Fermented Pork Belly (260g) Pork belly fermented with salted fish and special sauce | 28,000 KRW |
Fermented Pork Neck (170g) Available for 2 servings or more | 17,000 KRW |
Fermented Pork Belly (170g) | 17,000 KRW |
Fermented Rice (Stir-fried rice for dessert) | 6,000 KRW |
Doenjang Jjigae | 9,000 KRW |
Raw Buckwheat | 8,000 KRW |
Raw Bibim Buckwheat | 8,000 KRW |
Mixed Grain Rice | 1,000 KRW |
*As of June, 2024.
Refund Policy
Cancellations up to 3 days before visit | 100% refund |
| Cancellations up to 2 days before visit | No refund |
| Voucher (per table) | 20,000 KRW (13.78 USD) |
* During final payment, pay the amount excluding the voucher you've already paid.
* The voucher price is for per table.
Things to Keep in Mind
Please choose your desired date and time on the reservation page.
Please make sure to visit on your reserved date and time.
If you are late more than 10 minutes, your reservation will be automatically canceled and no refunds will be provided.
Please order at least one serving per person.
During final payment, pay the amount excluding the voucher you've already paid.
Outside food is not allowed.
If you have any questions regarding your reservation, please contact us at help@creatrip.com.
How to Reserve
- Please fill in all the required information accurately on the reservation page.
- Proceed with the voucher payment.
- Once the payment is completed, your reservation will be confirmed within 1-2 business days. If there is a need to change the reservation date, you'll be notified through e-mail or messenger app.
- During your visit, show your reservation details to the staff.
- During final payment, pay the amount excluding the voucher you've already paid.
Our Visit
Today I visited Jukto, one of the top 3 samgyeopsal restaurants in Seoul located in Yongsan. Jukto means red clay in Korean. This clay is rich in iron and has excellent effects in promoting fermentation by absorbing moisture well. A restaurant that ferments meat in a pottery made with these red clay to provide a unique flavor.
Upon entering the restaurant with a beautiful exterior, you can see shelves displaying a variety of traditional Korean alcoholic beverages.
On one wall, you could see the autograph of RM from BTS. There is a HYBE building nearby where BTS fans can have a special visiting experience.
Jukto has a total of 3 floors. First floor has a large grill and bar tables ready. The staff will grill the meat for you, so you can comfortably enjoy delicious meat.
2nd floor has a large window, giving a feeling of openness. When you visit during the day, you can dine in a bright atmosphere with sunlight.
There are quite a few tables in the basement, and various traditional pottery are displayed, giving you the feeling of being in a cellar for alcohol and dishes or a museum. Onggi is a unique food storage container that has been used by Korean ancestors since ancient times. Koreans have used onggi to ferment and store jeot, alcohol, kimchi, and jang.
Chairs available on the 1st and 2nd basement floors are designed to open and store belongings.
Using the advantages of Onggi, a grill plate is created, making the material luxurious and enhancing the taste of the meat even more.
The staff will take the fermented meat directly from the jar, par-grill it, and then serve it.
At times, you can also watch a spectacular fire show. As the strong firepower clears the field, the taste doubles up.
The grilled meat has been set on the table. In Jukto, various types of traditional Korean liquor are also sold. Traditional liquor is also fermented in onggi, so if you want to experience true Korean alcohol, I recommend trying it with a meal!
The meat that has been marinated can be grilled again on the grill provided on the table before eating. Already been pre-cooked so you don't have to wait long to eat. The editor ordered one plate of marinated pork belly. When coming with two people, you can order two plates of marinated pork belly or one plate of marinated pork belly + two servings of pork neck to eat satisfactorily.
Side dishes that can be eaten with meat are also really delicious.
Onion Pickle
Baek Kimchi
Perilla Leaf Garlic Pickle
Seasoned Wild Aster Salad
These side dishes also goes really well with the grilled meat.
Raw Cheongeojat
Baekga-ja
Also, dried fish roe and pine nuts are prepared.
When you take out the roe from the mackerel appropriately and eat it with the meat, you can taste a different flavor.
We also recommend trying a combination where you put sesame leaf salad and white kimchi on top of a piece of meat and eat it in one bite.
Another side dish, green onion kimchi, can be placed on the grill and cooked with meat to enhance the flavor even more.
Tofu Stew
You can also enjoy a tofu stew along with the grilled meat.
Buckwheat Noodles
Another recommended menu is buckwheat noodles which has a strong sesame oil scent and can be enjoyed with a cold broth for a refreshing taste. In addition to this, there are various menus such as Saeng Bibim Memil Myeon and spicy tofu hot pot, so you can choose according to your preference.
Jeotbap
Finally, it's jjotbap (fried rice) called Korean dessert. Fried rice is similar in taste to regular kimchi fried rice and is good to eat as a last course. The staff directly fried it on the grill and shaped it into a heart, which was nice.
Yongsan Station is a convenient area with a large-scale complex shopping mall, so it's a good area to visit. If you want to taste premium pork belly with a different flavor near Yongsan Station, we highly recommend Jukto!
How to Get There
Come out of Exit 2 of Sinyongsan Station.
Go straight for about 300m.
Keep going straight.
Proceed straight to the crosswalk.
Cross the crosswalk and then follow the street on the right.
Go straight.
Continue straight ahead.
After crossing the crosswalk at the convenience store, make a left turn.
Arrived!
JUKTO
We hope that you enjoy a delicious meal at Jukto! If you have any questions or concerns, please leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com! You can follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea!
