Uijeongbu sundaeguk set, boiled pork with radish: Yetnal Gyeongseong

On a chilly, windy day like this, a bowl of warm gukbap (soup with rice) is just what you crave, right! I wanted a hearty meal and some hot broth to soothe my stomach, so this time I went to Yetnal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk (옛날경성순대국) Nogyang Branch in Nogyang-dong, Uijeongbu!

What kind of place is Yetnal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk Nogyang Branch?

Yetnal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk Nogyang Branch is a sundaeguk specialist that's great for a filling meal. Besides sundaeguk, they also have things like spicy ppyeohaejangguk (pork bone hangover soup), so you can choose to suit your taste, which I liked.

Gukbap is the kind of dish you can eat alone without any pressure, isn't it??? Maybe that's why I felt this place suits people eating solo, or anyone wanting a solid lunch.

Location and atmosphere

Yetnal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk Nogyang Branch is in Nogyang-dong, Uijeongbu, near Eulji University Hospital, so it's easy to reach whether you take public transport or drive. Inside, it was really spacious with lots of tables, a comfortable place to eat whether you come alone or with a group.

The menu: what should you pick?

As a sundaeguk specialist, Yetnal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk Nogyang Branch sells a range of gukbap, from the basic sundaeguk to spicy sundaeguk. You can go for the mild broth, or if you usually like spicy food, the spicy sundaeguk is the one.

If gukbap alone feels like too little, check out the set menus! They suit anyone who wants a more generous meal. My husband and I couldn't decide what to eat and wanted to try everything, so we ordered the spicy gukbap set.

Crushing sesame into your gukbap, and the self-bar

Unusually, there was sesame set out on the table. They say crushing it into the gukbap adds savoriness and a nutty flavor, so we crushed away diligently too, haha

Another thing I liked: there's a self-bar, so if you run out of side dishes you can freely get more. From kimchi to all kinds of vegetables, everything looked fresh, and I loved that!

The basic side dishes were napa cabbage kimchi, seokbakji (radish kimchi), chili peppers, onion, and sauces that go well with sundaeguk.

How was the spicy sundaeguk set?

The spicy sundaeguk set at Yetnal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk Nogyang Branch came in a ttukbaegi (earthenware pot) with plenty of broth, great with rice, and the spicy broth really woke up my appetite. After a short wait our set arrived. I usually love spicy soups, so I picked it without hesitation. On a chilly day, a hot gukbap like this really is the best. Just looking at gukbap served in a ttukbaegi feels so filling.

With sundaeguk, the broth is what matters, right? I took a spoonful of the spicy broth and ate it with rice, and it made a perfectly filling meal. I also liked that ordering the set gave a bit more food than a single bowl of gukbap. If gukbap alone feels slightly lacking, I'd recommend the set.

The pyeonyuk and chal sundae in the set

The pyeonyuk (pressed boiled pork slices) that came with the spicy sundaeguk set was lovely eaten with the radish salad from the self-bar, and the sundae was chal sundae (glutinous rice blood sausage), nutty and delicious. It was just the right amount to go with the gukbap, so it was easy to enjoy.

Is it good for a solo meal or lunch in Nogyang-dong?

Yetnal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk Nogyang Branch is a good place to visit when you're craving a warm, filling bowl of gukbap. On days when you have to eat alone, nothing is easier than gukbap. Since you can drop in without any pressure and get a solid meal, I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a solo meal spot in Nogyang-dong.

If you're wondering about lunch near Nogyang-dong, give Yetnal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk Nogyang Branch a try for Uijeongbu sundaeguk. It's a good place when you want to fill up on spicy gukbap or crave a bowl of warm broth!