Byeolmi Bokkeumjeom (별미볶음점)

Seoul Saneun Namja’s reviewHighly recommended

“The squid jeyuk-bokkeum is clean without greasiness, with a subtle smoky flavor”

• Ojingeo Jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried squid and pork belly, fire-grilled)BestStrong umami, slightly spicy, subtle smoky flavor

Dining solo

1-person orders available

Atmosphere

In the basement arcade of Yeouido Department Store; tidy

Would return

Goes two or three times a week

Good for

Solo dining, office lunch

Value

Free steamed rice

Tips

• Toss lettuce and bean sprouts into the leftover stir-fry and mix it up with rice

Haigaengseu’s reviewRecommended

“Subtle smoky jeyuk with rich seasoning and an addictive taste”

• Jeyuk Bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork)BestLots of lean meat with a subtle smoky flavor
• Poktan Gyeran-jjim ("bomb" steamed egg)Cools down the spiciness of the jeyuk

Would return

A flavor you crave from time to time

Good for

Office worker lunch

Tips

• Wrap it in gim (seaweed)
• Mix rice into the leftover meat to make jeyuk deopbap (pork rice bowl)