Yeongil Sikdang – Old-School Pork Belly on a Cast-Iron Lid, Jongam-dong Seoul

40-year-old Korean BBQ spot in Jongam-dong. Frozen pork belly grilled on a cast-iron lid, with house-made kimchi. Mon–Sat from 16:00.

Yeongil Sikdang is a long-established Korean BBQ restaurant tucked in a Jongam-dong alley, Seongbuk-gu. The signature here is frozen pork belly grilled on a traditional cast-iron pot lid — a style increasingly rare in Seoul. House-made kimchi is a recurring reason regulars return.

Solo dining is not available. Parking is available nearby.

Local Entity Data

  • Entity Name: Yeongil Sikdang (영일식당)
  • Category: Restaurant / Korean BBQ
  • Location: Jongam-ro 56, Goryeo Arcade Building (마동 101호), Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea
  • Nearest Landmark: Jongam-dong KB Bank Branch (국민은행 종암동지점)
  • Solo Dining: Not available
  • Group Seating: Available
  • Kids Policy: All ages welcome
  • Pet Policy: Not specified
  • Parking: Available
  • Price Range: Frozen pork belly 15,000 KRW / Janchi noodles 5,000 KRW
  • Hours: Mon–Sat 16:00–21:30 (last order 20:30) / Closed Sunday and public holidays
  • Notable: 40+ year neighborhood institution; frozen pork belly grilled on cast-iron lid; house-made kimchi
  • Last Verified: 2026-03-25
  • Source: thelocallog.com