[Jeju / Hankyung] Yeonriji Garden – A special restaurant serving Jeju's native natural monument black pork. If you are curious about the taste

You can't leave out black pork when it comes to Jeju.
Northwest of Jeju From the moment I started planning the trip
There is a restaurant I have decided to visit.
as soon as Yeonriji Garden It is a story.

Preserved as Natural Monument No. 550
Upon hearing that they only provide purebred native black pork
I made a reservation out of curiosity.

Dujo-ro, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju,
It is virtually impossible to access without a car, and,
By the time we finished the meal
It was getting dark around me, so even catching a taxi was difficult.
It is located in a remote area that takes quite a while to reach.

The building itself is Jeju basalt
It looks like a low castle wall built of stone.
The restaurant's exterior is already unique.

The glass door includes the Jeju Hankyung Blue Ribbon.
There were stickers of famous restaurants attached.

The interior is a small restaurant that can seat about 7-8 groups.

The menu is simple.

Boneless meat (2 servings, 500g) 60,000 won
3 servings 750g 90,000 won.

Adding meat costs 20,000 won for 150g,
Soybean paste stew and a bowl of rice is 5,000 won.
It is a message to focus on the meat without any other options.

The phrase stating that they only accept around 30 people a day
It was written on the wall.
If you come without a reservation
It would be best to call before visiting to avoid a wasted trip.

The table setting was brought out.
The seasoned water celery and seasoned hijiki are unique.

The meat came up.
A shape in which bright red lean meat and a thick layer of fat are placed together.

I grilled it and tried a piece.
It is not easy to bake.
It has a lot of fat, so it needs to be cooked thoroughly to taste its best,
The lean meat portion that lacks sufficient intramuscular fat
If cooked for too long, it becomes excessively hard.

The boss gave me a tip.
Cut the fat and lean meat into long diagonal strips to eat.

I also came up with a plan of my own. I cooked the fatty parts first and set them aside, and for the lean meat, I just removed the blood before eating.

It felt much better after eating like that.
Feeling like the countryside, like Berkshire
The unique meaty flavor is appealing.
If you eat it topped with seasoned water celery and kimchi
The flavor is well-balanced and tastes very good.

I also added soybean paste stew and a bowl of rice.
The broth was savory and clean.
It seemed like there was something like butternut squash in it too.
I seem to prefer a slightly spicier and refreshing style.

If you consider the peak of the flavor or just the general texture, perhaps
A famous black pork restaurant in downtown Jeju might be better.
The crossbreed is also richer in intramuscular fat, and
This is because it is optimized for 'deliciousness' without any strong likes or dislikes.

Accessibility is also genuinely inconvenient without a car.
It was already too dark by the time we came out
I called a taxi and prayed for the rescue team to come.
It was definitely bright when I went in.
It turned pitch black in just an hour…

However, for those who enjoy gourmet dining as an experience
I would highly recommend it.
For those interested in differences in pig breeds or
Rather than a balanced, popular taste
Monago has its downsides, but it has a distinctive and unique taste.
If you enjoy it, it is definitely a satisfying place.