Bisabeol Jeonju Bean Sprout Gukbap
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ABOUT
Bisabeol Jeonju Bean Sprout Gukbap is a simple Korean soup restaurant near Seoul Forest and Seongsu, specializing in Jeonju-style bean sprout gukbap. The menu is remarkably focused: bean sprout gukbap and moju, a traditional Korean rice wine drink associated with Jeonju. The soup contains plenty of bean sprouts along with chopped squid and other ingredients, and a soft-boiled egg is served separately so diners can enjoy it in their own way. The restaurant opens from 7:00 in the morning, making it useful for breakfast as well as a simple lunch or late meal. It is close to Seoul Forest and the Seongsu area, but the restaurant itself has a straightforward neighborhood feel rather than a trendy café atmosphere. For travelers, it is an easy introduction to Korean gukbap because there are only two main choices and the regular bowl costs ₩10,000.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
some eat it separately before the soup, while others add a spoonful of hot broth and mix it before eating. Kimchi, seaweed flakes, salted shrimp, and chili are also commonly used to adjust the flavor. Recent reviews specifically mention adding a little chili and salted shrimp after tasting the broth first. The restaurant's simple menu and early opening hours are repeatedly mentioned as strengths. Recent visitors describe it as a place they return to for breakfast or a straightforward meal, while lunch can become busy enough that arriving slightly before the main lunch period is useful. The restaurant is also described as suitable for solo dining, with bar-style seating available.
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7AM–10PM
NO BREAK TIME
OPEN DAILY
₩10,000–₩12,000 / serving
There is almost no menu decision to make here: order the Bean Sprout Gukbap. The bowl costs ₩10,000 and comes with plenty of bean sprouts, chopped squid, soup, rice, and a separate soft-boiled egg. Try the broth first, then add a little salted shrimp or chili if you want more seasoning. Seaweed flakes can also be added for extra flavor. This is particularly useful for travelers looking for an early Korean breakfast or a light meal after exploring Seongsu and Seoul Forest. The restaurant opens at 7:00 every day and has no dedicated parking, so public transportation is easier. Seoul Forest Station Exit 1 is particularly convenient, while Seongsu Station Exit 7 is another option. Lunch can be busy, so arriving a little before noon can make seating easier.
서울 성동구 왕십리로6길 1-2 1층1-2 Wangsimni-ro 6-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-464-8704
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