Uijeongbu Budaejjigae
의정부부대찌개 · Soups & Stews
ABOUT
Uijeongbu Budaejjigae is a straightforward Korean stew restaurant in Seogyo-dong, on the western side of the Hongdae area. Its menu is focused almost entirely on Budaejjigae, a bubbling Korean stew made with ham, sausage, vegetables and other ingredients in a savory, slightly spicy broth. The current price is ₩13,000 per serving, with ham, sausage, noodles, glass noodles and rice cake available as additional toppings. The restaurant's appeal is less about polished presentation and more about the way the stew is prepared and served. Recent reviews repeatedly mention the generous ingredients, abundant glass noodles and the owner actively checking the pot and adding broth at the right time. It is the kind of place where you can simply sit back while the stew is brought to the right stage for eating.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
One of the most frequently mentioned points is the generous amount of ingredients, particularly the glass noodles. Recent visitors describe the pot as filling, with ingredients such as tofu, sausage and noodles already included. Adding ramen, glass noodles or rice cake is an easy way to make the meal even more substantial. The restaurant also has a distinctive serving style. Several recent reviews mention the owner taking an active role in cooking the stew, checking when it is ready to eat and adding broth when necessary. Rather than being left entirely to manage the pot yourself, you can let the restaurant handle much of the cooking. For a first-time visitor, this can actually make Budaejjigae easier to understand. The dongchimi served alongside the stew is another recurring positive point. Its cool, refreshing character provides a useful contrast to the hot, savory stew. Overall, local reviews suggest that this restaurant's strength is not subtle or refined cooking but a generous, satisfying pot with plenty of noodles and a lively Korean neighborhood-dining atmosphere.
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11AM–9:30PM
3PM–5PM
CLOSED Sat–Sun
₩13,000–₩20,000 / serving
If you want to try Budaejjigae in a genuinely local Korean restaurant rather than a tourist-oriented spot, this is a useful choice around Seogyo-dong and Hongdae. The basic pot already contains plenty of ingredients, so first-time visitors do not need to order several extras. If you want a fuller meal, ramen is the easiest additional topping. One important practical point is the weekday-only schedule. Current information indicates Monday–Friday service with an afternoon break and no regular weekend service. The restaurant can also get busy around meal times. Check the opening hours before visiting, especially if you are planning a Saturday or Sunday meal.
서울 마포구 월드컵로14길 33 1층1F, 33 World Cup-ro 14-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-333-6820
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