# Bossam and fresh kalguksu at opening time in Sangdaewon, Seongnam - By Damsol (https://superchart.com/en/@coffee-after-lunch/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongnam, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was hosted, with the meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@coffee-after-lunch/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@coffee-after-lunch/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/index.md) ## In short Bossam Ae Kalguksu (보쌈애칼국수) Seongnam Sangdaewon Branch is a gabrisal bossam and fresh handmade kalguksu restaurant near Haeoreum Library in Sangdaewon-dong, Seongnam. Arriving right at the 11am opening, the writer ate gabrisal bossam, seafood kalguksu (added a third serving on top of two), same-day green onion kimchi and Haenam cabbage kimchi, then finished with porridge made from leftover self-bar rice. Clean, light, and easy on the stomach — a place the writer wants to bring the family back to. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:00-22:00, until 24:00 on Fri-Sat - **Meat serving times**: 11am / 3pm / 7pm - **Service**: Free kalguksu with bossam order - **Rice**: Unlimited self-serve rice (can make porridge or fried rice) - **Takeout discount**: ₩3,000 off bossam menu items for takeout - **Reservations**: Available via Naver Reservations - **Parking**: Somewhat limited - **Location**: Near Seongnam City Haeoreum Library *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* > The gabrisal bossam, seafood kalguksu and kimchi at Bossam Ae Kalguksu are amazing since they opened! I'm definitely coming back. A clean, light meal made with good ingredients. Family dining in Sangdaewon-dong: Bossam Ae Kalguksu Seongnam Sangdaewon Branch. ![A spread of gabrisal bossam and seafood kalguksu at Bossam Ae Kalguksu Seongnam Sangdaewon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-01-1r0lp-966.webp) ## A place that boils fresh every day and kimchi's made same-day They boil the meat fresh every day — three times, no less. That's not something just anyone can pull off. And the kimchi is made the same day too — also not easy. So much hand labor goes into it. Bossam Ae Kalguksu is near Seongnam City Haeoreum Library! A great spot for family meals. Booking through Naver Reservations makes it more convenient. Parking can be a bit tricky. Open daily 11:00-22:00, until 24:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. ## Signature dish - bossam boiled only with gabrisal > We only use the precious, hard-to-get gabrisal (pork collar butt) cut for our bossam. ![A plate of bossam boiled pork made only with gabrisal](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-02-e2fdm-1200.webp) It's hard to find a place that does bossam (boiled pork wraps) really well. This place uses gabrisal — not the hind leg, not the front leg, not neck meat — for its boiled pork. The ratio of lean meat to fat is perfectly consistent. And right beside it, the fresh seafood kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) simmers away, looking gorgeous. ![Fresh seafood kalguksu simmering beside the boiled pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-03-1bytv-966.webp) ### Why it's great for family meals It's especially good for family dining because there's a set menu. The more people you go with, the more reasonable the price gets, and rice is unlimited. You can eat it plain, or use it to make porridge or fried rice. ![Table set with the set menu and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-04-b5qd1-966.webp) ![Menu board at Bossam Ae Kalguksu Seongnam Sangdaewon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-05-f24g3-818.webp) Even a mighty wrestler would leave full here. And with a ₩3,000 discount on bossam items for takeout, it's even better! > Meat comes out at 11am, 3pm, and 7pm. Time it right and it's tender, delicious. ![Close-up of tender, freshly boiled gabrisal pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-06-1vp7o-966.webp) Order bossam and the kalguksu comes free. ## What makes this place stand out - Haenam cabbage, domestic sun-dried salt, seafood broth ![Sign noting the use of Haenam cabbage and domestic sun-dried salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-07-10mio-966.webp) ![Ingredient information board at Bossam Ae Kalguksu Seongnam Sangdaewon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-08-1gmmh-966.webp) They use Haenam cabbage, domestic sun-dried sea salt, and highland radish. The seafood broth that pairs with the bossam is clean and deep in flavor. Since it's freshly made kalguksu, it even has a bit of a shabu-shabu feel to it. ![Pot of shabu-shabu style fresh kalguksu seafood broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-09-1qzqo-966.webp) Above all, it's precious to find a place specializing in boiled gabrisal — a cut that only yields about a palm's worth per pig. When it comes to food, ingredients are everything. With a menu board this confident about what they serve, wouldn't you trust a place like this? ![Menu board introducing the gabrisal bossam specialty](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-10-fzcu8-966.webp) ![Spacious hall seating and tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-11-qycdi-966.webp) You can dine solo or in the hall, but it's spacious enough to be convenient for family meals. Great for lunch near the Seongnam industrial complex too, and can accommodate groups. A menu kids can enjoy without any fuss — bossam and kalguksu. ## The meal itself - fresh seafood kalguksu and the self-bar ![Kalguksu topped with zucchini, carrot, green onion, and whole red chili](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-12-690u1-966.webp) Kalguksu simmered with zucchini, carrot, green onion, and whole red chili. Same-day green onion kimchi and domestic cabbage kimchi. The self-bar is very clean too. ![Clean self-bar with green onion kimchi and cabbage kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-13-1qiux-966.webp) The unbeatable salted shrimp, cheongyang chili, and garlic. > Fresh kalguksu simmered clean in a shabu-shabu style clear seafood broth. ![Kalguksu noodles boiling in clear seafood broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-14-1lfue-966.webp) ![A finished bowl of boiled seafood kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-15-16xfp-966.webp) In the seafood broth, you can taste the savory, clean flavors of anchovy, bonito flakes, shrimp, kelp, and crab. Honestly they could just run this as a kalguksu specialty shop. We ordered two servings of noodles and ended up adding a third — it was that good. > Want a taste of authentic Korean kimchi made with Haenam cabbage? ![Kimchi made with Haenam cabbage plated alongside bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-16-l91nz-966.webp) ![Neatly rolled cabbage kimchi and steamed cabbage](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-17-fza1c-966.webp) ![A plate of bossam served with seasoned dried radish strips](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-18-1bdip-966.webp) A full plate, beautifully plated. The kimchi comes wrapped nicely, and it's nice that they include steamed cabbage too. The seasoned dried radish strips are also deliciously tossed — amazing eaten with the bossam. You can't help but blurt out, 'wow, this is good, this place knows what it's doing.' ![Gabrisal bossam wrapped in kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-19-ojapu-966.webp) While you're eating the bossam, the kalguksu comes to a boil. ![Table with boiling kalguksu and bossam together](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-20-eolvc-m-966.webp) ![Noodles lifted from the fresh seafood kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-21-fb56s-966.webp) With the kimchi, the bossam and noodles just keep going in, endlessly. A menu you can't go wrong with, no matter who you bring — bossam and kalguksu. ### Dessert porridge made with unlimited rice > Dessert porridge made by scooping unlimited rice from the self-bar. Fills you up nicely whether you're a kid or an adult. ![Unlimited refill rice scooped from the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-22-1nev6-966.webp) ![Rice being boiled in kalguksu broth to make dessert porridge](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-23-uhby2-966.webp) Right when you're thinking 'I want a little more...' — the unlimited rice refill is there. ![Finished porridge with seaweed flakes and sesame oil](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu-24-abg3w-966.webp) Boiled up with the seaweed flakes and sesame oil available at the self-bar. You could make it kimchi porridge or fried rice depending on your taste, too. I got so full that I figured today would end up being a one-meal day. ## Final thoughts An easy-to-digest meal with clean, delicious kimchi and bossam — we went right at opening time, and delivery orders kept coming in as the place quickly filled up with families. A Seongnam bossam favorite: Bossam Ae Kalguksu Seongnam Sangdaewon Branch. ## Where it is - Bossam Ae Kalguksu Seongnam Sangdaewon Branch (보쌈애칼국수 성남상대원점) - 56 Geumsang-ro, 1F, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 성남시 중원구 금상로 56 1층 - 37.4401038, 127.1625996 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B3%B4%EC%8C%88%EC%95%A0%EC%B9%BC%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98%20%EC%84%B1%EB%82%A8%EC%83%81%EB%8C%80%EC%9B%90%EC%A0%90/@37.4401038,127.1625996,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@coffee-after-lunch/seongnam-sangdaewon-bossam-open-hour-kalguksu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt