Bucheon Korean weekend lunch for sisters, smoky mackerel: Gim Myeongju
In short
Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang Bucheon Main Branch is a Korean set-meal (hanjeongsik) restaurant in Jak-dong, Bucheon, near Kkachiul Station, best known for the Tteuranchae Bapsang set (13,000 won per person) with stone pot rice, cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew) and 12 side dishes. For a weekend lunch, the writer and her older sister ordered two Tteuranchae Bapsang sets plus grilled mackerel, and between the charcoal-scented mackerel with no fishy smell, the self-serve banchan bar and freshly boiled cheonggukjang refills, two light eaters finished everything down to the sungnyung (scorched rice tea). Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang suits family meals and get-togethers when you want a neat, well-laid Korean table.
Good to know
- Getting there
- Kkachiul Station Exit 2 · 15-min walk (store listing, Oct 6, 2026)
- Tteuranchae Bapsang set (per person)
- ₩13,000 (stone pot rice, cheonggukjang and 12 healthy side dishes)
- Add-on dishes
- Borigulbi (barley-aged dried yellow croaker), ganjang gejang (soy-marinated crab), charcoal-grilled pork, seasoned cockles, grilled mackerel and more
- How to order
- A set course, or one basic set per person plus add-on dishes
- Hours
- Daily 10:30–21:00 (last order 20:00)
- Parking
- Free parking with plenty of space
- Location
- 59 Gilju-ro 560beon-gil, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon, Gyeonggi; 868 m from Kkachiul Station Exit 2
- Waiting
- Enter your phone number inside the restaurant and you're seated in order
- Refills
- Banchan from the self bar; japchae (glass noodle stir-fry) on request from staff; cheonggukjang freshly boiled on request
- Price reference
- ₩13,000 ≈ $9.7 (2026-11-14)
as written by the visitor on Apr 22, 2026 · not checked with the business
What is Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang in Jak-dong, Bucheon?
Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang Bucheon Main Branch (김명주뜰안채밥상) is a hanjeongsik (Korean set-meal) restaurant in Jak-dong, Bucheon, serving neatly laid-out table spreads. I went for a relaxed weekend lunch with my dear sister, and it turned out to be a real hidden gem of Bucheon.
It sits a little outside the busy city, surrounded by natural scenery, so I felt healed from the moment we walked in. Even my picky sister said, "This place is the real deal!" Let me share what makes it so charming.
Where is Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang, what's it like inside, and is parking easy?
The restaurant is 868 m from Exit 2 of Kkachiul Station and offers free parking. Among Jak-dong's popular restaurants, it nails both accessibility and atmosphere.
Just a short way out of the crowded downtown, you get a quiet, peaceful view, which makes it perfect for bringing your parents or for a date.
Best of all, the parking lot is very roomy and convenient, so even beginner drivers can visit without worry.
- Address: 59 Gilju-ro 560beon-gil, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon, Gyeonggi, South Korea (868 m from Exit 2 of Kkachiul Station)
- Hours: daily 10:30–21:00, last order 20:00
- Parking: free parking available
- Waiting: enter your phone number inside the restaurant and wait for your number to come up
Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang menu and prices
The basic menu item, Tteuranchae Bapsang, is ₩13,000 per person and includes stone pot rice, cheonggukjang and 12 healthy side dishes. You can order in two ways: a set course, or one basic set per person plus any add-on dishes you like.
We ordered the Tteuranchae Bapsang for two and added grilled mackerel, which my sister loves.
- Tteuranchae Bapsang (per person): ₩13,000 (includes stone pot rice, cheonggukjang and 12 healthy side dishes)
- Main add-ons: borigulbi, ganjang gejang, charcoal-grilled pork, seasoned cockles, grilled mackerel and more
The basic set is already plenty good, but adding freshly grilled fish or meat makes the meal much richer.
How were the grilled mackerel and the 12-side-dish set?
The grilled mackerel was overwhelming in size, with no fishy smell at all and a subtle charcoal aroma. Once the meal began, so many neat side dishes were set out that the table was barely big enough, and a piece of mackerel on freshly cooked stone pot rice was a true "rice thief" (a dish that makes you eat more rice).
The cheonggukjang served alongside had a deep, nutty flavor that soothed my stomach, and the 12 banchan (side dishes) made with seasonal ingredients tasted healthy, with care in every one. The quality more than lives up to its reputation as a Jak-dong favorite.
How do banchan refills work at Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang?
If you run short on side dishes during the meal, you can help yourself at the self-service corner as much as you like. Japchae and cheonggukjang, however, you ask the staff for separately.
What stood out most was how they handle the japchae. To keep the noodles from getting soggy or spoiling, it isn't left at the self bar; ask a staff member and they bring a fresh batch right away. I was impressed by that attention to detail.
The cheonggukjang is also re-boiled fresh in the kitchen when you ask for a refill. It shows the owner's philosophy of serving warm food warm until the very end.
Weekend lunch with my sister in Bucheon: the verdict
My sister and I, who normally eat like birds, ate like crazy here. It happens when you sit across from your sister for the first time in a while and chat about everything, haha.
We only put our spoons down after finishing even the sungnyung (scorched-rice tea) from the stone pot. The mild yet addictive savory flavor meant we happily overate.
If you're looking for a proper hanjeongsik near Bucheon, do visit Gim Myeongju Tteuranchae Bapsang, a Jak-dong favorite where you get a table made with care. You'll find out what healthy fullness feels like. I recommend it for family outings, group gatherings, and anyone wanting a tidy, satisfying meal.
Where it is
59 Gilju-ro 560beon-gil, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon, Gyeonggi, South Korea경기도 부천시 원미구 길주로560번길 59
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