Emart24 Jeyuk Ssambap Dosirak Review [Korean Food]

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Today’s Emart24 dosirak review is a special collaboration with Chef Son Jongwon of Joseon Hotel & Resort: the Jeyuk Modum Ssambap Jeongsik (Spicy Pork & Assorted Ssam Rice Set). Korean convenience store dosirak usually tops spicy stir-fried pork with a single layer of boiled cabbage — but this one goes much further, with a proper three-leaf ssam selection. Good portion size, surprisingly fresh ssam greens, and solid banchan to round it out. Let’s take a look.

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📋 At a Glance

Product: Jeyuk Modum Ssambap Jeongsik (Chef Son Jongwon Day Off Collab)
Brand: Emart24
Price: 5,900 won
Weight / Calories: 372 g / 532 kcal
Sodium: 45% of daily recommended intake
Contents: spicy stir-fried pork (jeyuk bokkeum), ssam wraps (romaine + perilla + steamed cabbage), spring cabbage salad (bomdong geotjeori), spring greens (bomnamu), rolled egg, ssamjang with cheongyang chili
Notes: high fiber, low sodium for a dosirak; rice mixed with millet; ssam leaf freshness excellent
Verdict: ★4.0 — A genuinely satisfying ssambap experience from a convenience store, quality and value both delivering!

Emart24 Jeyuk Ssambap Set Price: 5,900 Won

This is part of the “Day Off” collaboration lineup between Emart24 and Chef Son Jongwon of Joseon Hotel & Resort — his concept being “the food a chef eats on their day off”: casual, unpretentious home-style cooking. Other items in the lineup lean toward comforting everyday dishes, and this spicy pork ssam rice set fits that spirit well. Convenience store dosirak with jeyuk bokkeum have always existed, and some do include a little boiled cabbage for wrapping — but a properly built ssam set like this is almost unheard of. Price: 5,900 won.

Total weight 372 g, 532 kcal, sodium at 45% of the daily recommended value. For a dosirak, both calorie density and sodium are on the lighter side. For anyone looking for a filling but not-too-heavy meal, this is a strong choice — and it’s notably high in fiber for a convenience store lunch.

What’s Inside: Chef Son Jongwon’s Jeyuk Ssambap Set

A quick look at the contents. The main components are jeyuk bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork) and the ssam assortment; the rest is three types of banchan plus ssamjang dipping sauce. The ssam section on the right side of the container catches your eye immediately.

The ssam selection is romaine lettuce, perilla leaf (kkaennip), and steamed cabbage — three options. Romaine in a convenience store dosirak is a rarity; it usually only shows up as decoration under bulgogi or jeyuk. Having perilla and cabbage alongside it signals genuine effort.

Side Dishes and Ssamjang Breakdown

The banchan includes two types of spring greens: bomdong geotjeori (fresh spring cabbage salad) is a distinctive inclusion, alongside a simple rolled egg omelette and ssamjang sauce with a hint of cheongyang chili. Garlic would have been the obvious call for a ssam dip — so the cheongyang chili feels like an intentional twist.

The jeyuk bokkeum is generously portioned, and the pork is cut on the thicker side — ideal for wrapping. Thin bulgogi-style cuts lose their texture inside a ssam wrap; this thicker cut shows someone thought about the wrapping experience specifically.

The rice has millet mixed in, giving it a subtle golden speckle — a nice detail. When microwaving, only the rice and pork sections need heating; the ssam greens and herb salads go in cold. The rolled egg can go on top of the rice section if you want to warm it too.

Taste Test: Honest Take

Straight into the taste test. Tried the jeyuk on its own first, before the ssam. Seasoning leans slightly salty, spice level is mild. The pork has just enough thickness to give satisfying chew. Honestly, even eaten plain it tastes good.

Tried a simple cabbage wrap first. However the cabbage was prepared, it came out without any of the slightly bitter smell that steamed cabbage can have when cooked in bulk — anyone who avoided it at school lunch because of that smell would likely be fine here. Slightly sweet, and good.

The full ssam wrap with everything worked well too — the freshness of the leaves makes a real difference. Perilla with a piece of pork and a swipe of ssamjang gives it a proper Korean home restaurant (baekban) feel. One practical note: wrapping ssam at a convenience store means handling the leaves by hand, so washing up beforehand is worth the effort. A pair of disposable gloves included would have been a welcome touch.

The Spring Greens and Ssamjang

The bomdong geotjeori (fresh spring cabbage salad) has a pleasant mild flavor, and the unnamed spring herb side had a slightly bitter note with a nice aroma — the kind of thing that’s hard to pin down once it’s been seasoned and dressed. Best guess: minari (water parsley) or chwinamul (wild aster).

The biggest strength of a ssam-based meal like this is the ability to customize every bite. Wrapping focused the eating somewhat — the rice actually got a bit sidelined in favor of the leaves.

Convenience store dosirak value comparison

The jeyuk being milder than expected in spice level makes more sense now — the cheongyang chili in the ssamjang is where the heat lives. When the pork feels short on kick, wrapping a thin slice of cheongyang with it delivers a sudden sharp heat that fills the gap perfectly.

Final Verdict

Personally, this was a very satisfying meal. Pulling off a proper ssam set in a convenience store dosirak is a genuinely good idea, and both the freshness and quality of the leaves held up. The price is a touch high by convenience store standards, but compared to other premium dosirak it doesn’t feel excessive. For anyone who wants a quick ssam fix without going to a proper Korean restaurant, this is hard to beat. For international visitors to Korea, this dosirak is a great way to experience the traditional Korean baekban-style ssam meal in a convenient, accessible format available at any Emart24.

Dosirak featuring spring seasonal vegetables

For details on the Emart24 star chef collaboration lineup and its launch background, see the Shinsegae Group Newsroom press release on Emart24’s chef lineup expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the Chef Son Jongwon “Day Off” collab at Emart24?

The “Day Off” series is a collaboration between Emart24 and Chef Son Jongwon of Joseon Hotel & Resort, built around the concept of “food a chef eats on their day off” — casual, everyday dishes with a chef’s attention to detail rather than fine dining. The previous collab reached 300,000 units sold within 40 days of launch, making it the fastest-selling chef collab item in Emart24’s history. The current lineup includes the jeyuk ssambap set, a sausage gimbap, and chicken sandwiches.

Q. Is 5,900 won good value for this dosirak?

At 5,900 won it is above average for a Korean convenience store dosirak, but within the normal range for premium items. Given 372 g, 532 kcal, three types of fresh ssam leaves, and the chef collab quality, the price feels justified. At 45% of the daily sodium value it also compares well health-wise against other dosirak options.

Q. How fresh are the ssam leaves?

At the time of tasting, all three — romaine, perilla, and steamed cabbage — were in good condition. The cabbage in particular was steamed without the unpleasant smell that mass-cooked cabbage can develop, and the romaine and perilla had good color and texture. As with any refrigerated convenience store product, eating it on the day of purchase gives the best result.

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