Isu Station pho spot: 3-meat combo and tangy bun cha, Bangbaedong

On chilly days, or whenever you crave something warm and brothy, a bowl of pho comes to mind, right? This time I visited Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch (방배동쌀국수 이수점), a pho place near Isu Station.

Besides pho, Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch also has bun cha (Vietnamese grilled pork with rice noodles), fried rice and sides like cha gio (fried spring rolls), so it looked like a good spot to go with a group and share lots of dishes.

If you're looking for a good place to eat near Isu Station, or for pho near Chongshin University, this is one I'd like to introduce! Here's my review of Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch!

Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch: hours and parking

Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch is open daily from 11:00 to 22:00, and parking is not available. It's a 2-minute walk from Exit 10 of Isu Station, so it's easy to reach by public transport.

The exterior alone gives off the feeling of being on a street in Vietnam.

Inside Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch

Inside, stainless steel tables and colorful chairs make for a relaxed place to eat. You can see the kitchen and counter, so you can watch the food being prepared, and the simple seating makes it easy to drop in for a quick bowl of pho.

Menu and prices at Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch

Brisket pho is ₩10,000, combo pho is ₩12,000 and bun cha is ₩14,000. There's a menu at every seat, with several kinds of pho plus fried rice, bun cha and other sides.

We ordered the combo pho and the bun cha. A warm soup plus bun cha made a nice combination to share between two.

What meats come in the combo pho?

The combo pho (₩12,000) at Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch comes topped with brisket, beef belly and raw tenderloin. I ordered it so I could taste several kinds of meat in one go!

With brisket, beef belly and raw tenderloin all on the noodles, one bowl lets you taste a variety of meats. Rather than a pho with just one kind of meat, you can compare how each cut tastes, and I was glad I picked the combo.

There was a generous pile of green onions and bean sprouts too, and eating the meat and noodles with the broth makes for a filling meal.

You can add the sauces on the table to adjust the flavor to your taste. If you like spicy food, the chili sauce would be a good addition.

How is the bun cha at Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch?

The bun cha (₩14,000) at Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch came on one plate with thin noodles, vegetables and grilled meat.

The meat came in bite-size pieces, and cabbage and herbs came along too, which went well with the noodles. The meat had a strong smoky grilled flavor with extra savory depth, and it was really delicious!! If you like bun cha, definitely try the bun cha here too.

You dip the noodles, meat and vegetables in the separate sauce however you like. The sweet-and-sour sauce suited my taste really well, haha

Bun cha has a different charm from pho, so I was glad we ordered both. Eating pho and bun cha together let us enjoy a nice variety of dishes.

If you're looking for pho near Isu Station or Chongshin University

Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch lets you enjoy Vietnamese food like pho and bun cha together, so it's a good place to stop by when you want a filling meal.

If you're hunting for a pho place near Isu Station, or craving something warm and brothy around Chongshin University, it's worth a visit. If you want combo pho and bun cha together, give Bangbaedong Ssalguksu Isu Branch a look!

Recommended for

• Anyone looking for a good restaurant near Isu Station
• Anyone looking for a pho place near Isu Station
• Anyone looking for a good restaurant near Chongshin University
• Anyone who wants pho and bun cha together
• Anyone looking for a solo meal or a quick bite
• Anyone who loves Vietnamese food