Looking for a solid dinner spot in Jeonmin-dong, Daejeon?
Three adults ordered a medium jokbal + small makguksu and it was perfectly filling.
Here’s an honest review with menu prices, what to order, and simple tips.
You know that great restaurant has few menu absolutely simply.
There were only jokbal (Korean steamed pork) & makguksu (cold buckwheat noodles).
๐ฐ Quick Summary
- Order (for 3 adults): Medium Jokbal x1 + Small Makguksu (cold buckwheat noodles) x1
- Overall: Very filling, great balance — rich jokbal + refreshing noodles
- Best for: Friends’ dinner, casual group meal
๐ฆ What We Ordered (Best Combo for 3 People)
That day, we wanted something gooey and hearty and satisfying,
so we went for jokbal (Korean braised pig trotters).
For three adults, this combo was perfect:
- โ Jokbal (Medium) x1
- โ Makguksu / “Jjengban-guksu” (Small) x1
Why this works so well: jokbal is rich and savory, and the noodles are sweet sour-and-tangy,
so they cut the heaviness and keep the meal feeling light until the end.
๐งก Menu Prices (2025)
| Jokbal Small (2–3 people) | 34,000 |
| Jokbal Medium (3–4 people) | 39,000 |
| Jokbal Large (4–5 people) | 48,000 |
| Makguksu / Cold Noodles Small | 8,000 |
| Makguksu / Cold Noodles Large | 13,000 |
๐ฃ Total Cost for Our Order
- 39,000 + 8,000 = 47,000 KRW
- About 15,700 KRW per person (3 adults)
๐ถ Jokbal Taste Review (Honest Thoughts)
๐ฐ 1) Great texture: tender + slightly chewy
Soft, tender meat with a nice chewy bite—not tough or rubbery.
Don't imagine its taste is simliar to Roasted pork knuckle in Europe.
๐ป 2) Low odor, easy to enjoy
It felt clean and easy to eat, even if you’re sensitive to pork odor.
๐ฃ 3) Medium size was perfect for 3 adults
With the noodles, we finished feeling comfortably full.
๐ฆ Makguksu (Small) Review — The Perfect Reset
- Sweet-and-tangy sauce helps refresh your palate
- Not overpowering, so jokbal stays the star
- Small size was enough to share among 3 people
๐ธ How to Eat It (My Personal Combo Tip)
- Try jokbal on its own first
- Then eat it with garlic / chili / greens (if available)
- Take a bite of makguksu to reset your mouth
- Try jokbal + noodles together for the best bite
๐ฃ Recommended Orders by Group Size
๐ค For 3 people (what we had)
- Jokbal Medium + Makguksu Small โ
๐ฅ For 2 people
- Jokbal Small + Makguksu Small (or skip noodles)
๐ง For 4+ people
- Jokbal Large + Makguksu Large
(Argument might be happened if you don't order large size :p)
๐ฆ Small Visit Tip
Jeonmin-dong can get busy during dinner hours, so going a little earlier helps.
Parking also depends on the street situation, so planning ahead is a good idea.
If you’re searching for special pork cuisine in Daejoen, this might be the best.
Medium jokbal + small makguksu combo was perfect for three adults.
It’s a satisfying, friendly dinner option in Jeonmin-dong.
