The Reason I End Up Choosing Pork Bone Hangover Soup: The Power of the Basics I Felt at Palpal Gamjatang in Jamsilsaenae

When I finished my upper eyelid surgery in the afternoon, it was already quite dark outside the window. I had a surgery schedule that required especially careful attention to the symmetry of both eyes and the subtle line of the eyelids, so I had been focusing a little more than usual. In any case, after safely finishing the eye surgery and letting the tension slowly ease away, a sense of emptiness finally came over me, so I took off my gown and headed to 'Palpal Gamjatang' near the hospital.

Whenever I sit down and open the menu, I always go through a small inner conflict. I guess I have a bit of an adventurous streak, so I want to try something other than the usual menu items for no particular reason. I’m sure the other dishes are also excellent, but the order that always comes out of my mouth is, "Auntie, one pork bone hangover soup, please."

Even while staring at the menu for ages and debating, the answer at this restaurant is always set.

The reason I end up choosing pork bone hangover soup instead of the other tempting menu items is very simple.

No matter when I visit and eat it, it delivers that deep, rich flavor I always expect. After a bowl of the warm broth that has been simmered for a long time and a piece of tender meat, I feel a sense of relief: "Ah, this is the taste, after all." More than flashy techniques on the surface, it feels like the weighty trust that comes from a bowl devoted to the basics.

Looking blankly at the empty ttukbaegi, I suddenly thought that I hoped the hearts of the patients who visit PIAF Clinic would be like my own steps toward this pork bone hangover soup. Even in times like these, when new and trendy procedures and devices are poured out every day, I want to believe that the reason people come back to me is not because of flashy packaging or trends.

They are expecting the kind of delicacy that is retraced at your fingertips, and the effort to carefully observe even the smallest movements of the patient’s skin condition and muscles, without missing a thing, right?

Just as Palpal Gamjatang’s rich pork bone hangover soup has always filled my tired stomach with steady comfort, I also resolve to repay those who trust PIAF with unwavering care and in-depth treatment every time. Tomorrow as well, I will quietly stand my post and provide high-quality medical services with sincerity.

From Director Jin Young Lim of PIAF Clinic.