Gamjatang for two with fried rice finish, Bupyeong: Eolkeuni

Whenever I'm near Bupyeong Station craving something hot and spicy, nothing beats gamjatang (pork bone and potato stew) haha. Especially with a shot of soju alongside a soupy dish — it's a filling meal and a good drink at the same time, so it's great for work dinners or get-togethers too!!

This time I visited Eolkeuni Gamjatang Samgyeopsal Bupyeong Station Branch, near Bupyeong Station and Bupyeong Market. We ordered the small size eolkeuni gamjatang and, of course, finished with fried rice — a really hearty meal.

Location and hours of Eolkeuni Gamjatang Samgyeopsal Bupyeong Station Branch

• Location: 5 Gyeongwondae-ro 1403beon-gil, 1F, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea
• Hours: Open 24 hours daily

The vibe inside and the self-serve bar

Walking in, the tables were generously spaced throughout. There are 48 seats total, and the spacing between tables didn't feel cramped at all — overall a clean, tidy atmosphere ✨✨

Gamjatang is a dish that's great for a group sitting around one pot, so this seems like a solid choice for office dinners or an after-work drink spot!!!😆

On one side there's a self-serve bar set up with the dishware and small plates you might need, ready to grab. When you're eating gamjatang you often end up needing extra small plates or side dishes, so being able to grab exactly what you need was really convenient 👍👍

The drink selection was nicely chilled too, so you just keep reaching for one... haha

Menu lineup and choosing a gamjatang size

The menu ranges from gamjatang to pork belly, ppyeohaejangguk (pork bone hangover soup), fried rice, and more. Gamjatang comes in small, medium, and large so you can pick based on your group size, and with pork belly and ppyeohaejangguk also on offer, it seems like a great spot for a group where everyone wants something different!!!

After some back and forth, we ordered the small eolkeuni gamjatang as our main dish. (Just the two of us, and it was way too much…)

Small size eolkeuni gamjatang — enough for two?

Even just looking at it, the broth looked thick and spicy ❣️ Big chunks of bone and potato piled generously, with enoki mushrooms and green onion and other ingredients on top in the middle. And the meat on the bones — legendarily generous!!

All the side dishes were delicious too, especially the kimchi — totally my style!!

As it bubbles away, the broth keeps getting richer — cooking it right at the table means you can keep it warm and keep eating for a long time, which I think is one of gamjatang's strengths. They'll keep adding broth if you ask too!!! Great for pairing with soju ✌️✌️

I took a first spoonful of the broth and immediately got that spicy kick 🤤 But it's not just simple spiciness — you also get gamjatang's signature rich, savory depth, which keeps you coming back for more!!

You can't have gamjatang without the meat on the bones. Picking the meat off a big bone and dipping it in the sauce gave a proper taste of tender, clean-flavored pork. Delicious dipped in the sauce that came with it, and I'd also recommend dipping it lightly into the spicy broth!!

Ramyeon noodles or fried rice — how do you finish?

Did you know adding ramyeon noodles into gamjatang is basically a legendary move? I only found this out as an adult... It's honestly better than the fried rice ㅠㅠ

But I can't give up fried rice either, so we ordered fried rice with the leftover broth. Eating fried rice while the gamjatang broth is still there means the rich spicy flavor soaks right into the rice — absolute heaven 😇😇 Even with a pretty full stomach, somehow the fried rice just kept going in ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Stir-frying rice in the gamjatang broth lets you enjoy that broth flavor properly right to the very end — a perfect way to finish the meal.

In summary

Gamjatang and soju just go together, don't they???? haha Eolkeuni Gamjatang Samgyeopsal Bupyeong Station Branch was a solid place for a filling meal with generous portions and rich, spicy broth!! Even the small size gamjatang was loaded with meat, potatoes, and vegetables, so it worked well for two people wanting a meal plus a drink — and above all, the hot, spicy broth paired perfectly with soju 👍👍

If you're in Bupyeong craving a hot, spicy soup dish and looking for a good gamjatang spot near Bupyeong Station, head to Eolkeuni Gamjatang Samgyeopsal Bupyeong Station Branch for a hearty meal!