Jinju Wang Bossam in Daegu Jung-gu: A 14,000-Won Bossam Set Meal I Paid For

Why Jinju Wang Bossam Stood Out to Me

Jinju Wang Bossam is a place in Daegu Jung-gu that I have visited more than once when I wanted a solid meat-and-rice meal. I paid for this visit myself, and the meal felt more like a regular local choice than a one-time stop built around a trend.

Quick Info

• Price during visit: 보쌈정식 — 14,000 won
• Address: Recent public listings report the address as 대구광역시 중구 명덕로35길 112 (지번: 대구광역시 중구 남산동 613-24); check before visiting.
• Hours: Some recent visitor reports mention hours of 10:00–22:00; check before visiting.
• Closed: Regular closing days were not confirmed, so check before visiting.
• Phone: Recent public listings report the phone number as 053-254-4500; check before visiting.

📍 Approximate location near 진주왕보쌈 on Google Maps

The map shows an approximate location based on the address; the individual place pin is not verified on Google Maps.

I had also enjoyed meat rice at Shinsong Jasin Masan Restaurant before, so the comparison was already in my mind. Still, this meal had its own reason to be remembered: it was direct, filling, and built around bossam rather than trying to feel fancy.

A Plain Local Restaurant Feel

From the outside, the restaurant made its food clear right away. The front showed bossam set meal and gukbap menu names in large lettering, and the entrance also had signs of past TV exposure, which gave the place an old neighborhood-restaurant impression.

Inside, the room was simple and practical. The seating was arranged around broad tables, with a wall menu and TV nearby, and the visible kitchen-side activity made the restaurant feel lived-in rather than staged.

The 14,000-Won Bossam Set Meal

I ordered the bossam set meal, which was 14,000 Won at the time of my visit. The wall menu also showed bossam and suyuk in different sizes, along with gukbap and set-meal options, so the restaurant did not feel limited to only one order style.

The bossam set meal came as a complete table setting, with pork, bossam kimchi, soup, leafy vegetables, garlic, chili, onion, and sauce. For one person, it felt like enough food without needing to add much else.

Small Condiments Made the Meal Easier to Adjust

The small condiments mattered more than they might look at first. Salted shrimp and spicy seasoning could be mixed in to adjust the bite, which helped the meal avoid feeling flat.

Garlic, chili, onion, and leafy vegetables were also on the table, so wrapping the pork was easy. It was not a showy spread, but the pieces I wanted for bossam were there.

Pork That Was Not Dry

The pork was closer to chewy and tender than dry. The slices were not cut too thin, and they worked best for me when I ate them with bossam kimchi rather than by themselves.

A bite of pork with bossam kimchi was the strongest part of the meal. The meat did not feel rough, and the kimchi gave it enough seasoning without taking over the whole bite.

The Bossam Kimchi Was the Main Reason I Liked It

The bossam kimchi looked deeply seasoned, but it did not taste as strong as it looked. To me, it was less sweet than many other bossam kimchi styles I have tried in the same kind of area, and that made it easier to keep eating with rice and pork.

The kimchi also felt generous enough that I did not have to ration it from the start. That matters with bossam, because the meal loses its balance quickly when the kimchi disappears before the pork does.

Who This Meal Fits

Jinju Wang Bossam makes sense for someone who wants a 14,000-Won bossam set meal with pork, kimchi, soup, and vegetables in one order. It is especially easy to understand if you like bossam kimchi that tastes less sweet and not overly aggressive.

Best Part of the Meal The bossam set meal worked because the pork, kimchi, soup, and vegetables felt balanced together. The pork was not dry, and the kimchi was the part that kept the meal moving.

Would I Return?

I would return when I want this type of meal again.

FAQ

What did you order at Jinju Wang Bossam?

I ordered the bossam set meal at Jinju Wang Bossam, and it came with pork, bossam kimchi, soup, vegetables, and condiments.

How much was the bossam set meal during your visit?

The bossam set meal was 14,000 Won at the time of my visit.

What was the pork like?

The pork did not feel dry to me. It had a chewy, tender texture and worked especially well with the bossam kimchi.

Was the bossam kimchi very sweet?

To my taste, the bossam kimchi was less sweet than many nearby bossam kimchi styles, and the seasoning did not feel as strong as it looked.

Is this review based on a personal visit?

Yes. I paid for this meal myself and wrote from my own visit to Jinju Wang Bossam.