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Saejae Halmaejip

A well-known Mungyeong eatery celebrated on TV for -marinated pork raised on local Geojeongseok, served grilled over a seokswe. Try the set meal to sample the house specialty along with regional side dishes.

GyeongbukKorean Food > Samgyeopsal / Pork Grill
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A Mungyeong specialty restaurant known from several TV appearances, serving pork from animals raised on the local Geojeongseok and grilled with a (red chili paste) glaze. The signature is the -seasoned seokswe-gui set; the menu also features -gui, and for a taste of regional mountain flavors.

Local Tips

  • Signature: gochujang-marinated seokswe-gui — order the (식사) set for a complete meal.
  • Also serves deodeok-gui, dotori-muk and mukchae-bap for authentic Mungyeong mountain flavors.
  • Open daily 11:00–19:30; reservations and on-site parking make it convenient for drive-in visitors.

Menu

Yangnyeom Seokswe-gui (-marinated grilled pork, à la carte)20,000 KRW
Yangnyeom Seokswe-gui (set meal)15,000 KRW
-gui (grilled root, à la carte)12,000 KRW
-gui (set meal)14,000 KRW
(acorn jelly)12,000 KRW
(rice with seasoned acorn jelly)12,000 KRW
Eorini (children's — mild grilled meat patty)10,000 KRW
Pajeon (Korean scallion pancake)13,000 KRW

Practical Information

Category
Korean Food > Samgyeopsal / Pork Grill
Address
922 Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong City, North Gyeongsang Province
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Operating Hours
Daily 11:00–19:30
Facilities
Takeout,Reservations available,Parking available

Glossary

Deodeok
A mountain root with a slightly bitter, aromatic flavor, often grilled or used in banchan.
Dotori-muk
Acorn jelly — a firm, savory jelly made from acorn starch, usually served with a soy-based dressing or in salads.
Gochujang
A spicy-sweet fermented red chili paste used as a common seasoning in Korean cooking.
Mukchae-bap
Rice served with slices of muk (jelly) and seasoned vegetables or broth — a light, traditional way to eat muk.
Seoksoegui
Food grilled on a metal grate (often over charcoal) — gives a direct, slightly smoky char.
Tteokgalbi
Grilled short-rib patties made from minced beef (or pork), often slightly sweetened; 'eorini' indicates a children's/mild version.