Special Tenderness for Lunch, Jujucharim Braised Pork Ribs Review #
What if there was a restaurant where you didn’t even need to look at the menu when worrying about what to eat for lunch in Seocho-dong? I personally tasted the single menu, braised pork ribs (Dwaeji-galbijjim), at ‘Jujucharim’, a restaurant where office workers near Gyodae Station line up to eat. Uniquely, it is said that they only serve braised pork ribs as a single menu during lunchtime. Having only one menu must mean they are that confident, right? Curious, I quickly went there.
The Charm of Melt-in-Your-Mouth Tender Braised Pork Ribs #
The thing that surprised me the most after taking a bite of Jujucharim’s braised short ribs was the texture. When it comes to braised short ribs, isn’t the meat sometimes tough and hard to eat? But here, it is really tender. It’s not boiled for so long that it crumbles along the grain, but it has proper elasticity while the meat easily separates from the bone.
I also want to praise the sauce. It’s not just on the outside of the meat, but the sauce is evenly absorbed into the inside, so the umami increases as you chew. The harmony of sweet and salty tastes is good, but to my taste, the sweetness felt a little stronger. It’s a taste that children would also really like.
Side Ingredients and Side Dishes Full of Sauce #
The meat is delicious, but the side ingredients like radish, potatoes, and carrots included are a real delicacy. They absorbed plenty of the sauce, so I reached for them as often as the meat.
How to Enjoy Jujucharim More Deliciously #
By the time you almost finish the braised short ribs, you will regret leaving the sauce at the bottom. At this time, try mixing rice with the remaining sauce. This is really the hidden main character. The sauce itself is neat without any dry or heavy feeling, so you can finish it pleasantly until the last spoonful.
Those who are sensitive to gamey smells don’t have to worry either. When I ate it, there was no gamey smell at all, and the aftertaste was very clean.
It’s Worth Enough for a Lunch Meal #
It was a visit where I could understand the reason for competing with only a single menu for lunch. I think I will keep remembering the tender meat texture and the neat sauce taste. If you are looking for a hearty and neat lunch meal, I recommend ‘Jujucharim’s braised pork ribs.
Personally, I was worried that I might get tired of it because the sweetness of the sauce was a bit strong, but the neat side dishes balanced the taste well, making it a satisfying meal.
