Hibarin: A Trendy Japanese Restaurant Serving Traditional Flavors with a Modern Twist

Shinsegae Outlet, Paju, Gyeonggi-do

 

Hibarin sign

First, let's summarize what Hibarin means:

The first character "人" represents the taste of traditional craftsmen who have been working hard for 40 years, as shown by the Japanese master chef Daisuke Miyashita.

The second character "豚" refers to the high-quality pork used in Hibarin's cuisine. It has a rich texture, juiciness, and aroma thanks to Hinoki aging, and its phytoncides have antibacterial properties.

The third character "林" means that Hibarin aims to provide customers with a new and exciting experience of taste, color, and aroma.

hibarin indoor

Hibarin is a trendy Japanese restaurant that currently only operates in Seoul and Busan.

Although it shares many similarities with its sister company Shaboten, it has a slightly different direction.

The interior has a modern feel and a comfortable atmosphere like other similar chain restaurants.

interior view

table

The menu consists of dishes created by introducing the skills and recipes of Chef Miyashita, a Japanese culinary master with 40 years of experience.

spring season menu

The food is delicious, and the chances of not enjoying it are very low, although it might be slightly expensive.

menu

menu

menu

menu

menu

The signature sampler dish includes pork cutlets, yuba (tofu skin) pockets, mozzarella cheese cutlets, and roast cutlets.

the signature sampler

The children's menu is visually pleasing and has a high-quality taste and quality considering that it is designed to cater to children's needs.

children's menu

Unique dishes like spicy beef soup with noodles, which is a soup with lots of green onions, are also available.

spicy beef soup with noodles

When ordering, the restaurant promptly serves utensils and forks with a smile, and a salad with sesame seeds is served first.

Overall, Hibarin provides a new and exciting culinary experience that combines traditional Japanese cuisine with a modern twist.