Solo-friendly pho restaurant near Isu Station, Seoul: Bangbaedong
In short
Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch is a pho restaurant with an open kitchen on Dongjak-daero 25-gil in Dongjak, Seoul, a short walk from Isu Station. At the bar-table solo seats, a 12,000-won combo pho came with 4-piece cha gio (fried spring rolls) and 4-piece wingbong (grilled chicken wing sections) at 6,000 won each, and the broth, simmered since dawn, tasted deep and clean. Bangbaedong Ssalguksu works equally well for eating alone, for family meals with kids, and for takeout or delivery.
Good to know
- Location
- 50 Dongjak-daero 25-gil, 1F, Dongjak-gu, Seoul (short walk from Isu Station)
- Combo pho
- 12,000 won
- Cha gio (4 pieces)
- 6,000 won
- Wingbong (4 pieces)
- 6,000 won
- Seating
- Bar-table solo seats, widely spaced tables, high chairs for babies
- Other
- Self-serve sauce and side-dish bar; every menu item available for takeout and delivery
as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026
On a day when I was craving something hot and rich, I ran excitedly to this Isu Station spot near Chongshin University with high hopes for a mood boost — Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch, an open-kitchen restaurant known for its pho and cha gio! (๑˙ꄃ˙๑)♡⃛
How to find Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch from Isu Station
Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch sits a very short walk from Isu Station, so it's easy to find and convenient to drop by anytime! The address is 50 Dongjak-daero 25-gil, 1F, Dongjak-gu, Seoul.
Seeing the note explaining that they light the stove every dawn and simmer the broth diligently made me even more curious about the taste! Stepping inside, the space was so well laid out that my overall impression of the place jumped right up!
Can you eat alone here? Bar-table solo seats and the open kitchen
Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch has plenty of bar-table solo seats where you can eat comfortably alone without feeling self-conscious at all. The tables are spaced generously and comfortably, so it's a pleasant place to eat no matter how many people you come with!
Peeking further inside, the kitchen is run as a clean open kitchen where you can glimpse the cooking space itself! Seeing the process so transparently managed gave me much more confidence in the hygiene and cleanliness of the place!
On top of that, they've thoughtfully provided baby chairs for guests with little ones, so it's a great spot for a family meal with kids too! The owner's warm, friendly smile greeting me the moment I walked in really stuck with me!
Any sauces or side dishes you need during the meal, you just grab from the self-serve bar! I felt warmed at heart the whole time I was eating. Between the refined food and the warm, friendly atmosphere, it's no wonder Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch has a steady stream of regulars!
What the 12,000-won combo pho broth and noodles are like
My main pick for the day was the 12,000-won combo pho!
A bowl generously filled with noodles and piled high with clean, light meat made my mouth water just from the look of it!
Sipping the honest, carefully simmered broth was such a treat — it hit that deep, savory spot and left me refreshed inside!
The chewy yet soft noodles soaked up the rich, clean broth
all the way through, and every bite was full of little gasps of delight!
Cha gio and wingbong sides, 6,000 won for 4 pieces each
I also ordered some sides that go well with pho!
For 6,000 won, the 4-piece cha gio (Vietnamese fried spring rolls) came with crispy wrappers packed full of savory filling — every bite had that crunch down to an art!
The wingbong, 4 pieces for 6,000 won that I ordered alongside, were grilled a nice golden brown too — a savory side with great smoky flavor!
The pairing of hot combo pho and the sides was so perfect I couldn't put my chopsticks down — I finished it all happily!
Does Bangbaedong Ssalguksu offer takeout and delivery?
Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch offers clean takeout and delivery for every menu item! Though eating leisurely in the restaurant is its own kind of happiness.
On a day at home when you're hungry or craving something rich and hot, ordering delivery would be a great option too!
I've already decided I'm definitely coming back to Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch next time!
If you're looking for a pho restaurant that's delicious and made with real care, be sure to stop by and enjoy a warm, happy meal! (๑˙ꄃ˙๑)♡⃛
Where it is
50 Dongjak-daero 25-gil, 1F, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 동작구 동작대로25길 50 1층
