Seohyeon Station galbijjim lunch set with cheese balls: Gimcheongja

Back at Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim near Seohyeon Station

Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim (김청자매운갈비찜) Seohyeon Station Branch is a spicy braised rib specialist near Seohyeon Station in Bundang. I'd already been once before, so I went back with an even warmer feeling this time. I still remember coming for dinner once and eating an absolutely delicious beef galbijjim. This time too, it was a trusted return to a galbijjim spot near Seohyeon Station, so my expectations were sky high.

Three minutes from Seohyeon Station Exit 4: how is the parking?

It's about a 3-minute walk from Exit 4 of Seohyeon Station on the Suin-Bundang Line, so it was really convenient to find. It's a great spot to visit if you're meeting someone near Seohyeon Station.

• Address: 16 Hwangsaeul-ro 330beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• Parking: Free for 2 hours in the building's mechanical parking
• Hours: 11:00–22:00 (break time 15:00–17:00, closed Sundays)

Inside Gimcheongja: seating and atmosphere

I stepped inside the restaurant. The interior was really clean and pleasant, so it won me over from first impression.

The tables were spaced generously apart, making it comfortable to eat. As befitting a famous galbijjim spot near Seohyeon Station, even the atmosphere was on point.

You order right at the table by looking at the menu, so it was easy to pick what I wanted. There was no wait — I was seated right away, and the staff were friendly, which put me in a good mood from the start.

What is on the menu, and what the lunch set includes

I gave the menu a quick read. The mains are kept simple with two options — spicy beef galbijjim and pork galbijjim. The spice level is split into three tiers so you can pick to your taste. We went with the great-value lunch set and rounded out our order nicely.

How spicy is the galbijjim at Gimcheongja?

The main dish arrived. The bubbling, sizzling sight alone was enough to make you gasp.

The spicy, sharp sauce smell hit my nose and instantly made my mouth water.

The meat had soaked up the seasoning beautifully, showing off exactly why this is a famous galbijjim spot near Seohyeon Station.

Adding flat glass noodles, sweet potato fritters and cheese balls

The flat glass noodles I added had an amazing chewy texture.

The sweet potato fritters and cheese balls were nice and crispy, perfect for cutting through the spiciness.

Do I even need to say how good the fluffy steamed egg and rice bowl combo that comes free was! Seriously, a real rice thief. 😉

Finishing off the last of the spicy sauce

To finish, we scraped up every bit of the leftover sauce. I was practically about to burst, but I couldn't put the spoon down.

The taste and the portions were both perfect, so I could totally understand why this place keeps getting mentioned as a galbijjim spot near Seohyeon Station.

Who will enjoy Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim?

I think this place is perfect for anyone who wants to blow off some stress with spicy food, or wants a hearty, filling meal. It would also make a great spot for a date course or a gathering with friends.

The beef galbijjim I had for dinner last time was truly delicious, but this lunch menu didn't disappoint either.

If you're stuck deciding what to eat tonight, why not stop by this galbijjim spot near Seohyeon Station haha