01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Located in Okubo 1-chome, Tonchang Plus centers its menu on aromatic Korean barbecue. A standout is the thick-cut samgyeopsal, measuring roughly 3 cm thick and portioned at 400 g for 2 diners. It delivers the satisfying, juicy depth and natural sweetness of pork belly. Staff cook and cut the meat tableside, allowing guests to wrap the hot pieces in sanchu lettuce with house dipping miso or sesame oil without interrupting the table's rhythm.
Beyond the classic cut, the restaurant provides creative twists such as the Samgyeopsal + Chitacon platter, which adds corn butter, cheddar cheese, and a steaming bowl of gyeran-jjim steamed egg. Marinated selections are also available, including miso and gochujang varieties. Whether dunking crisp pork into molten cheddar or enjoying the caramelized glaze of sweet and spicy seasonings, multiple flavors can be shared around the same grill.
Between grilled meats or toward the end of the meal, the kitchen provides an extensive soup selection. Options range from slow-simmered pork bone haejang-guk and bean sprout kimchi soup to standard kimchi-jjigae cooked with well-aged kimchi and pork. Diners seeking milder flavors can turn to seollongtang, a milky broth simmered from beef bones and meat, or chadol doenjang-jjigae loaded with beef brisket, tofu, and fresh vegetables.
For larger groups, communal hot pots like gamjatang, budae-jjigae, and nakgopse—combining octopus, beef intestine, and shrimp—can be enriched with ramen noodles or rice porridge. Fried chicken seasoned in original, sweet yangnyeom, or garlic soy styles rounds out the menu alongside beer and cocktails.
Accommodating weekday lunch sets as well as late evening get-togethers, the dining area features clean, spaced-out seating. With hours extending late into the night and over weekends, it provides a reliable stop after shopping in Shin-Okubo or for late dinner gatherings.
