Aged pork belly platter at Suksungdoma in Ulsan

Suksungdoma in Ulsan: Aged Duroc Pork Belly for Under $3 per 100g

If you walk through the Samsan-dong food street in Ulsan, one Korean BBQ place keeps catching your eye — Suksungdoma. I went there after a friend told me about a spot serving aged pork belly for around $2.30 per 100g, and ended up coming back the very next week. This is my honest review of one of the most talked-about budget Korean BBQ restaurants in Ulsan. ...

January 5, 2026 · Andy
Onggigol Sikdang Korean banchan spread in Ulsan

Onggigol Sikdang in Ulsan: A 20-Dish Korean Feast for Under $10

If you ever spend a few days in Ulsan, there is one restaurant locals will keep telling you about — Onggigol Sikdang. I had heard about this place near Gongeoptap (the industrial monument roundabout) for ages before I finally made it through the door, and I left wondering why I waited so long. This is one of those rare places that gives you a 20-dish Korean meal for the price of a single takeaway pizza back home. ...

January 4, 2026 · Andy
Misyuldang Ulsan gyukatsu set served on a wooden tray

Misyuldang Ulsan: A Cozy Gyukatsu Spot in Daldong Worth the Trip

If you’ve ever tried gyukatsu in Japan and spent years hunting for that same melt-in-your-mouth bite back home, this post is for you. A friend and I were both craving gyukatsu, so we finally checked out Misyuldang Ulsan, the new specialty spot in Daldong that everyone’s been talking about. Spoiler alert: their 100% sirloin gyukatsu actually took me right back to Tokyo. Grab a coffee and scroll through; there are plenty of photos below. ...

January 2, 2026 · Andy