# Seongnam bar for seafood and kalguksu finish: Bacha Jeongja - By Garam (https://superchart.com/en/@counter-light-gyeonggi/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Seongnam, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This content was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@counter-light-gyeonggi/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@counter-light-gyeonggi/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/index.md) ## In short Bacha Jeongja is a cooking bar in Jeongja-dong, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, serving seafood dishes and a wide range of drinks. On a weekday evening, I ordered Bacha Bada-jjim, beef brisket and mung bean sprout stir-fry, Terra, and kalguksu noodles. Verdict: Fresh seafood, comforting broth, and a pleasant atmosphere make Bacha Jeongja worth revisiting. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Bacha Bada-jjim, beef brisket and mung bean sprout stir-fry, Terra, and kalguksu noodles - **Complimentary snack**: Pretzels - **Group seating**: Tables can be joined for groups with an advance reservation *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* ![Signature food spread at Bacha Jeongja in Jeongja-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-01-lehaz-966.webp) ![Signature seafood anju spread at Bacha Jeongja](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-02-15gqn-1200.webp) ## Looking for a bar in Jeongja-dong with great food? Today I’m bringing you a review of a Jeongja-dong bar I’d wanted to visit for ages. The first time I came, the wait was so intense that I had to turn around disappointed. This time, though, I won the timing game and made it in. ## Bacha Jeongja, the place that had me curious from its sign The Jeongja-dong food-and-drink spot I’m recommending today is Bacha Jeongja (바차 정자점). At first, I got curious just from seeing its sign—what is this place? I saw the letters “vrㅊr” and wondered, “Is that really Bacha?” It was! ![Bacha Jeongja sign and storefront exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-03-66l24-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* Then I looked at the menu out front, wondering what they sold. That was the moment it completely won over this dedicated anju person. Seriously, all my favorite drinking snacks were here? ![Anju menu outside Bacha Jeongja](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-04-1c2a5-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* So I kept thinking, “I should go, I should go,” but gave up the first time because it was so packed. When I visited on a weekday evening, there was finally a table. It’s already a hot spot among Jeongja-dong bars, and once you go, you’ll see why. ## Part bar, part pocha, with a pleasant atmosphere Bacha Jeongja also has an atmosphere unlike the usual. Looking at the setting and the anju menu, you find yourself wondering: is it a bar, or a pojangmacha (Korean tent bar)? ![Interior atmosphere at Bacha Jeongja](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-05-wh2dx-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* If you like a comfortable, pleasant atmosphere, you can’t help but like it here. You might wonder whether there are group tables, but if you reserve ahead, they can join tables together for a group. I recommend booking in advance for a company dinner! ![Tables joined for group seating at Bacha Jeongja](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-06-rd149-966.webp) ![Comfortable indoor seating at Bacha Jeongja](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-07-rr7er-966.webp) The complimentary snack is pretzels. A nice light bite with beer, too. ![Complimentary pretzels served with beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-08-14enm-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* We munched on the complimentary snack while ordering. Bacha Jeongja has a seriously extensive menu. There are lots of different anju dishes, as well as whiskey, highballs, beer, wine, and more. Here’s what I ordered: Bacha Bada-jjim (steamed seafood), beef brisket and mung bean sprout stir-fry, and Terra beer. I also added kalguksu noodles. The drinks came first. ![Terra beer in a Bacha-branded glass](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-09-dsd1j-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* One thing that looked a little different: usually you see lots of beer glasses supplied by the beverage companies. Bacha has its own dedicated glasses. They somehow felt a little more stylish and special? ![Ordered spread of Bada-jjim and brisket mung bean sprout stir-fry](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-10-1m0q0-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* Our order was all set out. There was so much that I wondered whether the two of us could finish it. ## Beef brisket and mung bean sprouts piled high This is the beef brisket and mung bean sprout stir-fry. ![Beef brisket and mung bean sprout stir-fry](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-11-upkw7-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* You might think it’s just loaded with mung bean sprouts, but underneath, it’s all beef brisket. ![Stir-fry with beef brisket beneath the mung bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-12-11u32-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* ![Bacha Jeongja seafood and kalguksu meal in Jeongja-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-13-sptdl-966.webp) The rich brisket and crisp sprouts were a great combination. With a gentle pepper aroma and perfectly balanced seasoning, it was so delicious. One bite was enough to tell me, “They really know how to cook here!” ## Bada-jjim loaded with whole squid and shellfish And here is the Bada-jjim I’d been looking forward to. It’s the signature dish here, generously filled with whole squid, shrimp, scallops, red scallops, and clams. ![Bada-jjim with whole squid and shellfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-14-114by-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* The whole squid looked so fresh that I just wanted to dig in right away. ![Whole squid cut into bite-size pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-15-1j0ln-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* Such a beautiful cut. You can tell how springy it is just from the cross-section, right? It was wonderfully bouncy without any chewiness, and the squid’s natural sweetness was lovely. I naturally thought, “They use great seafood here~” ![Springy cross-section of whole squid](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-16-b1ou8-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* The scallops here are excellent, too. Dip them lightly in chojang (sweet-spicy vinegar sauce), and the balance of heat, tang, and savoriness is perfection. ![초장과 곁들인 가리비 안주](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-17-xf7rh-966.webp) ![Red scallops in the Bada-jjim seafood dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-18-1uipa-966.webp) The red scallops need no further explanation, either. I could immediately tell they use incredibly fresh seafood! ![Red scallops in Bada-jjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-19-1rai9-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* Peel the plump shrimp and have it as anju—it’s perfect! ![Plump shrimp in Bada-jjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-20-1774d-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* There are also fish cakes simmered in the refreshing seafood soup. With that cool, clean broth, it’s just right for the chilly morning-and-evening weather we’ve been having. ![Fish cakes simmered in seafood soup broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-21-j4q1z-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* The dishes were so good that I think I ate without even realizing it. ![Seafood anju spread enjoyed to the last bite](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-22-1jfu9-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* ## Finishing with kalguksu noodles for the carbs And then there’s something Koreans simply can’t give up: ending the meal with carbs. You can add udon or kalguksu noodles, so I went with kalguksu. ![Kalguksu noodles added to the Bada-jjim broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-23-jti4k-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* Let it bubble away for the final course. The broth itself was so clean and tasty that even the kalguksu was amazing. No need to travel far just to eat seafood kalguksu. Bacha takes care of everything. ![Kalguksu finished in seafood broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle-24-1lu3a-966.webp) *Bacha Jeongja* Great anju and a drink..! This is exactly the little happiness after work, isn’t it~? If you’re looking for tasty food to drink with or a place with a good atmosphere in Jeongja-dong, try Bacha! I’m 100% willing to come back. ## Where it is - Bacha Jeongja (바차 정자점) - 110, 1F, 6 Jeongjail-ro 156beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (경기도 성남시 분당구 정자일로156번길 6 1층 110호) - 경기도 성남시 분당구 정자일로156번길 6 1층 110호 - 37.363982, 127.106323 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B0%94%EC%B0%A8%20%EC%A0%95%EC%9E%90%EC%A0%90/@37.363982,127.106323,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@counter-light-gyeonggi/jeongja-bacha-seafood-noodle/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt