The world's hippest man, G-Dragon. He is a man who makes everything stylish, from music to fashion and lifestyle. Doesn't the pork restaurant he chooses seem more special? It's not just about eating meat, but it's about enjoying a culture and emotion. Let's take a look at the pork restaurants that captured G-Dragon's taste buds one by one.
Who is G-Dragon?
His real name is Kwon Ji-yong. Born in 1988, he is the leader of the group BIGBANG and is called the emperor of K-POP. He is not just an idol, but a genius artist who led an era, having mastered everything from writing lyrics to composing and producing. Songs like 'Lies', 'Haru Haru', and 'Crunch' represented the emotions of the youth of that era.
However, G-Dragon's influence is not limited to music. He is also a unique presence in the fashion world. From Chanel to Louis Vuitton, global brands praise his style, and every single outfit he wears becomes a trend. He can’t eat just any food. Known as a gourmet who especially loves Korean food, he also enjoys drinking with pork. So, where are the pork restaurants that captured his taste?
3 pork restaurants approved by G-Dragon
1. Daesung Meat Restaurant (Yongsan-gu, Seoul)
Located in Bogwang-dong, Yongsan-gu, this place is known as G-Dragon’s regular restaurant. It captured his taste, as he loves the combination of ‘meat + aged kimchi’. In particular, the combination of chadolbagi and aged kimchi is superb. What if you roll up well-cooked chadolbagi in aged kimchi and take a bite? You’ll naturally say, “This is GD’s choice.”
This is a simple butcher shop, but the taste is spectacular. Aged kimchi served with fresh meat is a delicacy among delicacies.
Even if there’s a long wait, it’s worth it.
2. Donsadon (Jeju-si, Jeju)
If you visit Jeju Island, Donsadon is one of the must-visit restaurants. This place is famous for its thick Jeju black pork. In particular, it is known as a meat restaurant recognized by the members of Big Bang, as it has been visited by not only G-Dragon but also Taeyang.
Donsadon's signature menu is Jeju black pork dipped in meljeot (anchovy sauce). Usually, when you think of pork belly, you think of salt or ssamjang, but Jeju black pork is different. The savory taste of meljeot further enhances the rich taste of pork. The flavor that fills your mouth with one bite is superb.
If you go to Jeju Island without eating black pork like GD, your trip to Jeju is incomplete. So if you visit Jeju Island, try experiencing real black pork here.
3. Natural Stone Grill (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
In Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam, there is another pork restaurant that G-Dragon visited. It is Natural Stone Grill. Here, you can enjoy grilled daepae samgyeopsal on a hot stone plate.
Daepae samgyeopsal is characterized by being thinly sliced and cooked quickly, but here, they use a hot stone plate to grill the meat even crispier. The moment you take a bite, the rich pork aroma spreads and the stress of the day disappears. It is a hidden restaurant often visited by celebrities, and the atmosphere is also hip.
Want to enjoy pork while having a drink in Gangnam like GD? Having a plate of daepae samgyeopsal here would be a good choice.