Geumseong Sikdang (금성식당)
Meat Gwangju Dong-gu, Gwangju
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Tzuyang’s reviewHighly recommended
“Pork belly and aged-kimchi hot pot are as delicious as ever”
- Samgyeopsal (pork belly)BestThe fat is chewy like beef knee cartilage, with a distinct texture
- Geumseong Kimchi Jeongol (kimchi hot pot)Made with whole aged kimchi, rich and delicious
- Roasted SeaweedRoasted over fire, tastes like grandma's seaweed
- Atmosphere
- A restaurant run by a mother and daughter for 36 years
- Service
- The owner welcomes you kindly and warmly
- Would return
- Says they'll come back for the Tzuyang Set next time
- Good for
- Team dinners, pork belly gatherings
- Tips
- Be sure to eat the hidden-menu roasted seaweed together
- Pair the pork belly with salted cutlassfish guts
- Dip the meat in ssamjang or sesame oil dip
Tzuyang’s reviewHighly recommended
“Aged-kimchi stew and thick pork belly are generous and delicious”
- Kimchi-jjigae (kimchi stew)BestReal aged-kimchi taste like grandma's or mom's cooking, with tender meat too
- Samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly)Thick and chewy, not tough
- Samgyeopsal wrapped in gim (seaweed)Delicious wrapped up after dipping in soy sauce
- Open 24 hours
- Atmosphere
- A neighborhood local favorite over 30 years old, celebrities visit too
- Service
- The owner is kind and generous
- Would return
- Said they are so glad they came
- Good for
- Late-night meal, a drink of soju
- Tips
- Ask for a broth refill when the stew boils down
- Dip roasted gim in soy sauce and eat it with the pork belly
- Have white rice with the kimchi stew
