Jongno Korean restaurant: pork stir-fry set and bossam, Bonghyejane

Where is Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch?

Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch is a Korean restaurant on basement level 2 of Jongno Tower, 51 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul. I was looking for a hearty meal in Jongno and stopped by — being inside the building made it super accessible, and the place had a comfortable dining atmosphere.

I thought it would also suit office workers looking for a lunch or dinner spot in Jongno.

What is the restaurant like inside?

Since Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch sits on basement level 2 of Jongno Tower, it was easy to eat without leaving the building. The area is packed with various restaurants, so it's convenient to pick a meal, and it's a fine spot to visit when you have plans in Jongno.

The place felt geared toward eating rather than lingering. It's not intimidating to dine solo, and it also works well for meals with coworkers or friends. I especially liked that the menu ranges from full set meals to meat-focused dishes, so you can pick according to your taste.

Bonghyejane Jubang menu and what we ordered

At Bonghyejane Jubang you'll find bossam (보쌈, boiled pork wraps) along with various pork-based meal options. This time I ordered the pork stir-fry set and the tasting bossam.

The lineup suited both meat lovers and anyone after a filling set meal with rice.

• Pork stir-fry set (돈볶음 정식) — stir-fried pork served with rice, great for a hearty one-meal fix.
• Tasting bossam (맛보기 보쌈) — a portion sized so you can try bossam without commitment, good for first-timers or anyone wanting to add meat to their main.

How was the pork stir-fry set?

I started with the pork stir-fry set. Since it's stir-fried pork, eating it with rice felt satisfyingly filling. The pork's savoriness blended nicely with the stir-fry sauce, working well as a rice side, and overall it was a satisfying set meal order.

Stir-fried dishes can get tiring fast if the seasoning is too strong, but eating it with rice let me pace the flavor well. The pork's texture also went down easily with rice, and it made for a hearty, satisfying meal.

If you're looking for a simple meal with meat included in Jongno, I'd recommend the pork stir-fry set. It felt especially well-suited to office workers who want rice and meat together at lunch.

How was the tasting bossam?

Next up was the tasting bossam. Bossam is boiled pork enjoyed in a soft, tender way, so it has a different charm from the stir-fried dish.

Ordering it alongside the pork stir-fry set let me alternate between the stir-fry sauce's punch and the bossam's plain, clean flavor, which I enjoyed. Bossam was easy to eat while tasting the meat's own flavor, and it wasn't heavy to have alongside the meal.

I especially liked being able to try pork cooked two different ways rather than just ordering one meat dish. If you like bossam, the tasting portion is a nice light way to try it.

Is Bonghyejane Jubang worth it for lunch in Jongno?

Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch is conveniently located on B2 of Jongno Tower, with a comfortable atmosphere for dining. This time I ordered the pork stir-fry set and the tasting bossam, and being able to enjoy a filling meal alongside a meat dish was satisfying.

The pork stir-fry set was great for a hearty meal with rice, while the tasting bossam suited those who want the clean, plain flavor of pork. I'd recommend it to anyone in Jongno looking for office lunch, dinner, or a simple meat-based meal.

If you're looking for somewhere convenient to eat inside Jongno Tower, give Bonghyejane Jubang Jongno Tower branch a try. Next time I'd like to order other bossam menu items to compare.