Korean Food Guide
삼겹살
samgyeopsal · Grilled pork belly
Spice — Not spicy
What it is
Thick slices of pork belly you grill yourself at the table, then wrap in lettuce.
Main ingredients
Pork belly, lettuce, garlic, ssamjang, kimchi.
How to order
삼겹살 3인분이랑 소주 한 병 주세요.samgyeopsal saminbunirang soju han byeong juseyo.Pork belly for three and a bottle of soju.
First time?
Most places require at least two servings. Grill the kimchi in the pork fat — that's the good part.
Spice levels are tinyhaha's own rough judgment; restaurants vary.
Frequently asked questions
What is samgyeopsal (삼겹살)?
Samgyeopsal (삼겹살, Grilled pork belly) is thick slices of pork belly you grill yourself at the table, then wrap in lettuce.
Is samgyeopsal spicy?
On tinyhaha's 0–4 scale samgyeopsal is a 0: Not spicy. Heat varies by restaurant.
What is in samgyeopsal?
The main ingredients of samgyeopsal are: Pork belly, lettuce, garlic, ssamjang, kimchi.
How do you order samgyeopsal in Korean?
Say “삼겹살 3인분이랑 소주 한 병 주세요.” (samgyeopsal saminbunirang soju han byeong juseyo.) — it means “Pork belly for three and a bottle of soju.”
Any tips for eating samgyeopsal the first time?
Most places require at least two servings. Grill the kimchi in the pork fat — that's the good part.