Soosanghan BBQ 수상한꽃돼지 l Korean BBQ — Restaurant in Palisades Park

Holy heavenly pork. My husband and I came for our first visit tonight and thanked the social media algorithm that put this place on our radar. The restaurant is on the second floor of the building and the stairwell leading up is so quiet and eerie that we wondered if it might be closed. But as soon as we stepped inside, it was clear that good eats were ahead.

The air inside was thick with the smell of smoke and barbecued meats, and every table was littered with all kinds of side dishes (which come free with meat orders). I was happily surprised by the premium side dishes, like tteokbokki, steamed egg, raw marinated crab, and choice of stew (either kimchi or fermented soybean).

Before long, it was time for meat. As far as the cooking goes, this is a full service meal, with servers prepping the grill, cooking and cutting the meat, and refilling things as needed. I love the taste of Korean barbecue but I don't love smelling like it for hours later, so we definitely appreciated the retractable exhaust hoods that sucked up most of the smoke. The grill is cleverly tilted to allow most of the rendered fats to drip away, and the servers place finished meats on an offset pan to avoid overcooking. They've got meat preparation to an art form here, and the taste of that dry aged pork was outstanding.

Service was fantastic throughout our meal, with servers stopping to prep, cook, or refill things on our table as we noshed our way through the meal. Few things were amiss. We had to ask for the lettuce that comes standard with meats, and we never got our cutlery. But we made out fine with the buckets of disposable cutlery

At the end of the meal, my husband leaned back in his chair, patted his belly contentedly, and declared, “That was the best meal I’ve had in months.”

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It’s rare to find a Korean BBQ restaurant in New Jersey with such a clear concept and attention to space and detail. The vibe is inspired by retro Korean “냉삼” restaurants, but done in a clean and modern way—not gimmicky. Stylish interior, generous seating space, and wide table distance made the dining experience very comfortable.

They serve two types of pork belly:
thin-sliced frozen pork belly (Korean “naengsam” style) and dry-aged pork belly.

The naengsam is sliced thin, cooked quickly, and develops a light crisp on the outside with a savory, clean finish—very true to the Korean cold-cut samgyeopsal style. The dry-aged pork belly was outstanding: tender fat that melts slowly, deep pork flavor, and a rich, aromatic finish. I personally preferred the dry-aged cut, though it does have more fat, so that’s something to keep in mind depending on your taste.

Side dishes were plentiful—steamed egg, doenjang stew, and even tteokbokki—so the meal stayed enjoyable without feeling heavy.
The scallion salad was especially memorable: bright, tangy, slightly sweet and spicy, and perfect with the meat.

Prices for meat and soju were reasonable, portions were generous, and the staff were friendly in a relaxed way. Overall, it was a satisfying and enjoyable dining experience without feeling rushed or crowded.

If you're looking for an authentic Korean retro pork-belly experience with great flavor and atmosphere, I highly recommend visiting. I will...

Food 4/5 Value 3/5 Ambiance & Service 5/5

Newly opened kbbq spot in town! They’re known for their pork kbbq here which is different from the rest and they also provide duck as an option which is new. Never tried that before so it was refreshing to try

When you first walk in the interior is super cute with the floral decor, they have a photobooth when you first enter for $7

You walk up a flight of stairs and when you go in, they have a retro look and feel with the tv, signs, and overall decor

They even have arcade playing station for free and some snacks for you to just take

We ordered the dry aged pork, nam sang, beef brisket, and half a duck for 4 people

The meat options feel limited since they primarily focus on pork. Would def suggest having more beef options too

Dry aged pork 4.5/5: this was delicious esp and nicely crispy! Highly reco getting this

Nam sang 4/5: this was more mediocre, nothing special but stilly juicy

Beef brisket 4.5/5: juicy beef brisket and am a beef lover so more easily impressed

Duck 3/5: although it’s something different I don’t love the duck, it also felt kind of rough...