Tae Sung Heuk Don

Tae Sung Heuk Don
47 Chilsimni-Ro
Songsan-Dong
Jeju & Seogwipo
Jeju Special Administrative Province
South Korea / Republic Of Korea

Meal, Gogigui / Barbecue - Flat Lay

The Gold Standard For Korean Barbecue Pork

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 7
Food & Beverage: 9
Service: 9
Value for Money: 10
Spent about KRW ₩11500 / SGD $14 per person.


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The Jeju Special Administrative Province in South Korea / Republic Of Korea is known for its black pork, and many shops here in Jeju & Seogwipo specialise in barbecued pork. Located near Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, in the Songsan-Dong area, Tae Sung Heuk Don is a family-run casual restaurant, offering the signature black pork in its Korean barbecue.

Ambience at Tae Sung Heuk Don feels welcoming. The brightly lit signage catches attention from the road, and the open concept area feels spacious. Barbecue grills are built into sturdy tables, neatly arrayed in the small floor space. The colour hues of wood and black mesh well with the warm spot lights, and the chairs are relatively comfortable. Thanks to the open concept, ventilation is good, there is barely any cooking odour lingering in the air.

Service at Tae Sung Heuk Don is excellent, feels like a homely meal. Staff can converse in basic English, and the menu has helpful English descriptions, perhaps because of their close proximity to a popular tourist attraction. Guests are warmly greeted and quickly ushered to seats. I also note that staff are efficient at clearing away empty / dirty tables. The best part; staff also assisted in preparing and cooking the barbecue pork at our table!

Food at Tae Sung Heuk Don is all about Korean barbecue pork. Different, varied cuts of pork. They take pride in the quality of the meat - fresh and sourced from local farms, and more significantly, the pork is not marinated. This allows diners to experience the natural flavours of the black pork. The menu also includes other simple, home style Korean dishes. Portions are styled for communal dining, a group of at least 3 people or more is recommended. Prices are very affordable, budget about KRW ₩11500 / SGD $14 per person for a meal here.


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Tae Sung Heuk Don Exterior

Tae Sung Heuk Don Interior

Seating

Tae Sung Heuk Don Menu

Tae Sung Heuk Don Address & Contact

Grill & Sauce

Cutting

Grilling

Cooking

A basket of Sangchu / Lettuce (KRW ₩Complimentary / SGD $Complimentary), fresh and crunchy, meant to wrap pieces of barbecued pork meat, along with sauce and other condiments.

Sangchu / Lettuce (KRW ₩Complimentary / SGD $Complimentary)

Thick slabs of Teog / Pork Jowl (KRW ₩19000 / SGD $23) & Samgyeopsal / Pork Belly (KRW ₩19000 / SGD $23) - Raw, so fresh and succulent-looking. The black pork here is reowned for having a delicate nutty savoury flavour.

Teog / Pork Jowl (KRW ₩19000 / SGD $23) & Samgyeopsal / Pork Belly (KRW ₩19000 / SGD $23) - Raw

Teog / Pork Jowl & Samgyeopsal / Pork Belly - Raw

Staff help to prepare and cook the black pork at your table. When done, the Teog / Pork Jowl & Samgyeopsal / Pork Belly - Cooked has a tender, juicy, succulent texture, with a slight satisfiying chew. Delicious on its own, it can also be paired with other condiments.

Teog / Pork Jowl & Samgyeopsal / Pork Belly - Cooked

Teog / Pork Jowl & Samgyeopsal / Pork Belly - Cooked

Bowl of Pa Muchim / Green Onion Salad (KRW ₩Complimentary / SGD $Complimentary), fresh and crunchy, bright and light on the palate. I love how well it pairs with the savoury grilled pork and the spicy gochujang / fermented red chili paste.

Pa Muchim / Green Onion Salad (KRW ₩Complimentary / SGD $Complimentary)

Pairing

Steaming pot of Ttukbaegi Gyeran Jjim / Steamed Egg In Pot (KRW ₩Complimentary / SGD $Complimentary), with a fluffy spongy egg texture, nicely sweet eggy in flavour.

Ttukbaegi Gyeran Jjim / Steamed Egg In Pot (KRW ₩Complimentary / SGD $Complimentary)

Ttukbaegi Gyeran Jjim / Steamed Egg In Pot

The Mul-Naengmyeon / Cold Noodles Soup (KRW ₩4000 / SGD $5) serves as a nice counter-balance for the heavier grilled pork, with its chilled, sour spicy flavours helping to cleanse the palate.

Mul-Naengmyeon / Cold Noodles Soup (KRW ₩4000 / SGD $5)

Mul-Naengmyeon / Cold Noodles Soup

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