Korean restaurant in Yangcheon for family meals: Haengbokhan Udon

Are there menu options for both children and adults?

When dining out with children, we often have to think about everyone wanting different things. This time, I visited Haengbokhan Udon Gage Sinjeongnegeori Station Branch (행복한우동가게 신정네거리역점), where we could choose udon, tonkatsu, and rice bowls in one place.

The children liked familiar tonkatsu, while the adults wanted warm udon or a rice dish. I had thought of it as an udon restaurant, but it also had tonkatsu and rice bowls, so it was easy for everyone to choose what they wanted.

Where is the restaurant, and was parking available?

The restaurant is on the first floor at 257 Jungang-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. During my visit, we could park in front of the restaurant, which made getting there with the children easier.

Was it comfortable for a family meal?

Once inside, the wood-accented interior caught my eye.

It felt warm and tidy, so we could eat comfortably.

The tables were also spaced relatively generously, so it did not feel awkward to sit together as a family.

What did we order?

After looking over the udon, tonkatsu, and rice-bowl options, we ordered gakgi udon, old-fashioned tonkatsu, and jeyuk deopbap (spicy stir-fried pork rice bowl). Sharing all three let us enjoy different flavors while having a filling meal.

How was the broth in the gakgi udon?

I started with the warm gakgi udon.

The broth was clean-tasting and savory, and it was easy to eat with the noodles.

To my taste, it was not overly salty or heavy, so it was fine to share with the children. I found myself spooning up the warm broth.

How was the old-fashioned tonkatsu the children liked?

The children especially liked the old-fashioned tonkatsu.

The breading was crisp, and the meat inside was tender. It came with a familiar old-fashioned tonkatsu sauce and sides such as salad, which made the plate feel substantial.

The children ate it well, and the portion was filling, so I was satisfied.

How spicy and filling was the jeyuk deopbap?

For the adults, we chose the jeyuk deopbap.

There was a generous amount of pork over the rice.

The seasoning was spicy and sweet, and the pork, onions, and vegetables went well mixed with the rice.

To my taste, it was not excessively spicy when eaten with rice. There was also plenty of meat, and I felt full after finishing the bowl.

What was the most satisfying part of this family meal?

What I liked most was the range of menu choices. Adults wanting udon, children who like tonkatsu, and anyone wanting a rice dish could all order according to their preferences.

I could park in front during my visit, and we ate comfortably indoors. I remember it as a good choice when family members want different kinds of food.