# Weekend family lunch with kids at a Seongsu army stew spot: Songtan - By Mina P. (https://superchart.com/en/@ceramic-cup-stops/) - Written Sep 23, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a review written after receiving a complimentary meal from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@ceramic-cup-stops/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@ceramic-cup-stops/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@ceramic-cup-stops/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/index.md) ## In short Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch is a Songtan-style army stew (budae jjigae) restaurant on the second floor, 31 meters from Seongsu Station Exit 1 in Seongdong, Seoul. A family of four came for weekend lunch and, on the staff's advice, ordered 3 servings for 39,000 won plus a 2,000-won ramen noodle add-on instead of 4 servings, and the spicy broth had the elementary-school kids smiling and eating well. With unlimited rice and side dishes at the self-serve bar and free drinks for dessert, Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu works well for a family lunch with children. ## Good to know - **Location**: 31 m from Seongsu Station Exit 1; enter the side door of the building and go up to the 2nd floor - **Hours**: Weekdays 11:00–21:30, weekends 11:30–21:00 (no break time) - **Last order**: Weekdays 20:30, weekends 20:00 - **Army stew price**: 1 serving 13,000 won / 2 servings 26,000 won / 3 servings 39,000 won - **Ramen noodle add-on**: 2,000 won (add as an option with your first order) - **Self-serve bar**: Unlimited rice and side dishes (stir-fried fish cake, green onion kimchi, pickled onion); free coffee, slushie and yogurt drink for dessert - **How to order**: Table-order tablet, prepaid according to the number of servings - **Takeout**: 20% discount - **Price reference**: ₩13,000 ≈ $9.5 · ₩26,000 ≈ $19 · ₩39,000 ≈ $28.5 (2026-09-24) *as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026* My husband had a haircut appointment today, so we all headed out to Seongsu together as a family. ![Seongsu street scene during a weekend family outing](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-01-1v2v9-1200.webp) By the time the haircut was done, it was already lunchtime! We debated what to eat, but the kids love budae jjigae (army stew) so much that we decided right away haha. Here's my honest review of Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch, a Seongsu army stew spot we visited~* ## Where is Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch, and what are its hours? Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch is 31 meters from Seongsu Station Exit 1. Come out the exit and walk along the building's parking lot, and you'll reach the side door of the building. Go in through that door and head up to the 2nd floor :) ![Path from Seongsu Station Exit 1 to the building's side door](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-02-ilmhm-900.webp) If you're looking for army stew near Seongsu Station, this route gets you there quickly! ![Entrance leading up to the 2nd floor of Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-03-x76wo-900.webp) ![Hours signage at Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-04-d9rss-900.webp) Hours are weekdays 11:00–21:30, weekends 11:30–21:00. Last order is 20:30 on weekdays and 20:00 on weekends, and there's no break time. ## Retro dining room and the unlimited self-serve bar There was a sign on the stairwell poster saying they'd never skimp on sausages, which got me excited haha. ![Stairwell poster stating they'll never skimp on sausages](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-05-norxa-900.webp) ![Posters lining the stairs up to the 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-06-1p3xz-900.webp) Even on a weekend there were only a few other guests, so I wasn't able to take detailed shots of the interior ㅠㅠ Still, old-school touches like a mother-of-pearl vanity and a Taegukgi (Korean national flag) were scattered around, giving it a strong retro feel. The place is big with plenty of space, so it looked comfortable for sitting with kids. ![Retro interior with a mother-of-pearl vanity and old-school decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-07-1pedn-900.webp) ![View of the spacious hall and tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-08-1qk1e-900.webp) At one side, there's a self-serve bar where you can help yourself to unlimited rice and side dishes. The basic sides are stir-fried fish cake, green onion kimchi, and pickled onion ~* After the meal, there's also a dessert corner where you can enjoy free coffee, slushies, and yogurt. ## Four of us, but only 3 servings? What the staff advised Ordering is done via table order, prepaid based on the number of people. The Seongsu army stew menu is priced by serving count — ₩13,000 for 1, ₩26,000 for 2, ₩39,000 for 3. ![Menu board showing army stew priced by serving count](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-09-1ydi9-900.webp) ![Army stew menu on the table-order screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-10-1hkxi-900.webp) ![Menu board listing side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-11-14k6t-900.webp) ![Drinks and alcohol menu display](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-12-jchrl-900.webp) ![Add-on options screen including ramen noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-13-1wavm-900.webp) Our family of four was thinking of ordering 4 servings, but when we asked the staff, they said 4 servings would likely be too much, so we ordered 3 instead. ![Pot of army stew set up for a 3-serving order](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-14-lmupm-900.webp) ![Rice and basic side dishes from the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-15-630pb-900.webp) The ramen noodle add-on (sarì) is ₩2,000, and you can add it as an option when you first order. We also ordered zero-sugar cola and zero-sugar cider. ## A stew packed with ham and sausage: how the kids liked it Once the stew arrived, we set a timer for 5 minutes and waited until it was fully cooked before eating. The pot was piled high with round sausages, long sausages, and ham. The broth is on the spicy side, but even our elementary-age kids, who can handle some spice, ate it happily while laughing haha. We scooped rice from the self-serve bar into the stew and topped it with a piece of sausage. As the broth reduced, we poured in more stock from the kettle. And we cooked the ramen noodle add-on using Jin Ramen noodles!! ## Review event and the 20% takeout discount There's also a Naver receipt review event. If you leave a photo review, turn on notifications, and save the place on Naver Place, you can choose one of ramen noodles, alcohol, or a drink — and it applies per person at the table. ![Notice about the Naver receipt review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-16-1pxta-900.webp) If you take Seongsu-dong army stew home, you get a 20% discount. ![Sign announcing 20% takeout discount](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-17-161v0-900.webp) ![Wall signage and retro decor pieces in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-18-sbsn7-900.webp) ![The dessert corner after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-19-5bfzv-900.webp) ## Also a good pick for drinks or a team dinner Budae jjigae is spicy enough that it doubles as a great snack to go with soju or beer haha. ![Army stew piled high with sausage and ham](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-20-13usl-900.webp) ![Pot of army stew bubbling as it cooks](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-21-h84ps-900.webp) ![Army stew simmered with ramen noodles added](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-22-1u1wn-900.webp) ![A spoonful of rice topped with broth and sausage](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-23-qycq5-900.webp) ![Seating area with plenty of tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids-24-jg1py-900.webp) The restaurant is spacious with plenty of tables, so it seems like a great fit for those looking for a Seongsu army stew spot for a work dinner too. We came for a family lunch, but it looked equally suited to after-work gatherings or group meals! ## Final verdict on Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu At Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch, a Seongsu army stew spot, we ate plenty with the kids — 3 servings plus the ramen noodle add-on. Rice and side dishes were freely available at the self-serve bar :) It's a great place to go with kids whenever you're craving Seongsu army stew ~* > One-line verdict — Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch, a Seongsu army stew spot, is just right for a family lunch with kids!! ## Where it is - Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch (송탄진대광부대찌개 성수점) - 97 Achasan-ro, Room 201, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 아차산로 97 201호 - 37.5453252, 127.0553136 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%86%A1%ED%83%84%EC%A7%84%EB%8C%80%EA%B4%91%EB%B6%80%EB%8C%80%EC%B0%8C%EA%B0%9C%20%EC%84%B1%EC%88%98%EC%A0%90/@37.5453252,127.0553136,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@ceramic-cup-stops/seongsu-budae-jjigae-family-lunch-kids/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt