Suji noodle restaurant for perilla oil soba and rib mandu: Chilseong

Wondering what to eat with my husband over a weekend lunch, I heard about a place serving delicious noodle dishes alongside pork cutlet, so we headed out for a cozy little date. This time we visited Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji branch, well known as a Suji Seongbok-dong local favorite. It's about a 20-minute walk from Seongbok Station, so it's nice to stroll over, and there's also a commercial parking lot in the building, which made driving there easy too.

Inside Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji Main Branch: seating and amenities

Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji Main Branch is a noodle restaurant with a wood-toned dining hall equipped with baby chairs and a self-serve bar. Maybe because it was a weekend lunch, the place was buzzing with customers and full of energy. As soon as we opened the door and stepped in, the warm wood-toned interior caught our eye right away and welcomed us cozily.

With 33 different noodle dishes served alongside crispy pork cutlet, we couldn't help but get excited just looking at the menu. On one side of the restaurant there was a space to grab extra tableware, plus a generous supply of baby chairs for families with kids. They'd even thoughtfully stocked tissues and wet wipes at the self-serve bar in case little ones spilled water or food — a nice touch from the owner.

What we ordered: perilla oil soba set, bibim jjolmyeon set and rib mandu

There are many menu items, and true to being a noodle specialist, a wide variety of noodle dishes. Since we wanted to try a few different things for weekend lunch, we ordered two set menus — the perilla oil buckwheat soba set and the Chilseong bibim jjolmyeon (spicy chewy noodles) set — plus grilled short rib fried mandu as a side, for a generous spread.

Chilseong bibim jjolmyeon set: a bowl the size of a washbasin

The bibim jjolmyeon that came as the main of the set surprised us right away just by the size of the bowl. It came out literally piled high with jjolmyeon noodles and fresh vegetables in a bowl as big as a washbasin.

The noodles were chewy yet soft, well coated in a spicy-sweet sauce that made every bite satisfying. The set also came with a hearty pork cutlet — crispy outside, tender inside, the textbook version of the dish — which made us feel like we'd found a great value-for-money spot near Seongbok Station.

Perilla oil buckwheat soba set: mild, clean and not overpowering

The perilla oil buckwheat soba set was exactly the kind of dish that suits our couple's usual preference for mild, clean flavors over anything too strong. As soon as it was placed on the table, a deep perilla oil aroma spread gently and whetted our appetite, and it wasn't salty or overpowering at all, so it was easy on the stomach. Paired with the neat side of pork cutlet and a warm broth, it made for a very hearty, satisfying meal.

Grilled short rib fried mandu: the first dish to hit the table

The grilled short rib fried mandu (dumplings), the first thing to land on our table, was crispy outside and packed with juicy short rib filling inside — a treat that people of any age would love. The short rib flavor added great depth to the mandu, and it was truly delicious.

Chogye guksu, the summer-only seasonal noodle dish

Looking at the menu screen in the store, we also spotted chogye guksu (cold chicken noodle soup) as a summer-only seasonal item marking the start of the season.

Topped generously with tender chicken breast and finished with a special sweet-tangy-savory chogye broth, it's said to be a real treat that revives your appetite in the hot summer months — so I'll definitely have to try that next time. There's currently a review event running, too, so it's worth taking advantage of.

Quick summary of the visit

For anyone in Suji Seongbok-dong looking for hearty, special noodle dishes paired with pork cutlet, here's a quick rundown of what makes Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji so appealing!

• A pairing of varied noodles and pork cutlet: a Suji Seongbok-dong favorite offering 33 different noodle dishes served as a hearty set with crispy pork cutlet.
• Generous review event perks: follow on Instagram and leave a review for a "Chilseong goods cup," or post a Naver review with a photo or video for a tteokkkochi (rice cake skewer) — adding a bit of extra fun to your visit.
• Ample amenities and parking: a commercial parking lot makes parking easy, and the well-prepared baby chairs and thoughtful self-serve bar make it great for family visits too.
• A well-rounded set menu: enjoying a main noodle dish together with tasty pork cutlet makes this a Seongbok Station spot that nails both value and satisfaction.

Practical Q&A before you visit Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji

Is parking easy at Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji Main Branch?

Yes, there's a commercial parking lot in the building, making it very convenient to visit by car.

Is Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji good for visiting with kids?

With baby chairs, dedicated tableware, and wet wipes all well stocked at the self-serve bar, it's a great spot for a family meal with young children.

How do you get there by public transport?

It's about a 20-minute walk from Seongbok Station, and it's nice to combine the visit with a stroll near the Sinbong-dong dining district.

Are there any events running now?

There's currently a review event where you get a Chilseong goods cup for following on Instagram and leaving a review, or a tteokkkochi for posting a Naver review with a photo or video attached — be sure to take part!

Final verdict on Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji Main Branch

Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji, which serves both noodle dishes and pork cutlet deliciously, was a wonderful spot for a cozy, relaxed weekend date with my husband in a warm atmosphere. Between the generous portions of the set menus, the mild non-overpowering flavors, and the chewy jjolmyeon noodles we hadn't had in a while, we had a very satisfying time. If you're around Suji and want to enjoy good noodles and pork cutlet together, I recommend stopping by!

Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji Main Branch: address and hours

• Name: Chilseong Jemyeonso Suji Main Branch
• Address: 80 Seongbok1-ro, Suji-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi, South Korea (Seongbok-dong), 1st floor, Unit 104, Seohee Star Hills
• Hours: 11:00–21:00, no break time
• Features: Free parking available, all menu items available for takeout, group bookings possible