The Gold Pig Restaurant: Korean BBQ joint of the stars
Creatrip Team
a month ago
Seoul’s Gold Pig Restaurant has become a must-visit barbecue spot known for premium pork cuts, precise grilling technique and a long list of celebrity patrons from BTS and Blackpink to Chris Hemsworth and Donald Trump Jr. Famous for signature items like bone pork belly and pork neck, the restaurant emphasizes rigorous staff training, specialized grill plates and strong ventilation to maintain meat quality and cooking consistency. Founder Park Soo-kyung built the brand from market stalls to a three-story landmark over ten years, using innovations such as serving basil leaves with grilled pork and adding hanwoo (high-end Korean beef) options for non-pork eaters. Despite expansion and overseas branches in Taipei (and plans for Tokyo), customers still queue without reservations; the third-floor staff entrance serves as a “hall of fame” with celebrity signatures and drawings. Park credits hands-on experimentation and customer feedback for the restaurant’s success and hopes great food can bridge divides across cultures and politics.
