Bossam is a classic Korean dish featuring tender boiled pork served with savory side dishes and kimchi. At Sonjung Bossam (손정보쌈) in Seoul, traditional recipes receive a thoughtful modern touch. Passed down through three generations, this restaurant prepares every meal wholeheartedly with care and sincerity.
Signature Menu at Sonjung Bossam Seoul
The standout feature of the menu is the signature Premium Gabri Bossam (also listed as Gabri Kimchi Bossam). This dish utilizes a rare pork cut known as "gabri" in Korean, which refers to blade-end fatback. The meat is boiled using a secret house recipe to make it exceptionally tender and juicy.
Beyond pork bossam, the kitchen offers a rich variety of comforting Korean dishes. Guests can enjoy haemultang, a spicy seafood stew filled with a generous selection of seafood served in a flavorful broth. Other featured menu options include Algonibokkeum (spicy stir-fried fish roe and intestines), Sagol Suyuk Kalguksu (noodle soup with boiled beef), and Spicy Algoni Kalguksu (spicy noodle soup with fish roe and intestines).
Location and Practical Information
Sonjung Bossam is situated at 24 Samil-daero 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul. You can contact the restaurant directly at +82-2-735-3952.
Operating hours are scheduled as follows:
– Weekdays: 11:00 – 22:00
– Saturdays: 11:30 – 22:00
– Break Time: 14:30 – 16:30 daily
– Rest Days: Closed on Sundays
Parking is not available at this location, so arriving via public transportation or on foot is recommended.
Tips Before You Go
Hours and operating details can change, so check the official contact information before visiting. Searching for the restaurant's address on Naver Map or KakaoMap usually provides the most reliable route planning in Seoul.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (VisitKorea). Photos: KOGL Type 3.