Sindorim perilla kalguksu restaurant: Pass Order bossam set, Sambaekga

What is Sindorim Sambaekga?

Sindorim Sambaekga (신도림삼백가) is a Korean restaurant near Sindorim Station serving kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup), bossam (boiled pork wraps) and set meals. Some days you suddenly crave a warm broth, no matter the weather. So I went to Sindorim Sambaekga, a good spot for a hearty Korean meal near Sindorim Station.

With everything from kalguksu to bossam to set meals, it seems like a perfect place for anyone after a filling meal.

Sindorim Sambaekga is on the first floor of a commercial building. Around Sindorim Station you can find all kinds of places, from quick bites to Korean restaurants for a proper meal.

I wanted a warm, filling soup rather than anything heavily spicy, so I visited Sindorim Sambaekga.

It's known as a great kalguksu place. Kalguksu and bossam are easy for all ages, so it's worth considering for a family meal or a office lunch.

I also noticed that the kalguksu here is handmade with 100% fresh noodles.

Is Sindorim Sambaekga comfortable for eating alone?

Sindorim Sambaekga has solo seats and a varied menu from kalguksu to set meals, so it's worth a look if you're looking for a place to eat alone. When eating solo, what matters is that the menu isn't too limited and that you can eat comfortably, right?

Aprons are provided too. With everything from kalguksu to set meals on offer, you can pick what suits you even when you come alone.

My phone battery happened to die and I was stuck, but the restaurant has power banks, so that was handy!

Inside Sindorim Sambaekga there are solo seats, 2-person and 4-person tables, and even group seating. It's good for a light meal on your own, and fine for coming with friends, family or a bigger group.

What did I order at Sindorim Sambaekga?

I ordered easily through Pass Order: the perilla kalguksu bossam set, a rolled omelet, and a Coke Zero for something cold on the side.

Self-serve barley rice with kalguksu

When you order kalguksu at Sindorim Sambaekga, you can also make your own barley rice! It's a welcome perk if kalguksu alone feels like not enough or you want a more filling meal.

The self-serve barley rice tasted really good too. Making it to your own taste let me enjoy the kalguksu even more.

Side dishes and geotjeori

The side dishes at Sindorim Sambaekga seem to change a bit depending on when you visit. When you talk about a good kalguksu place, kimchi is a must. Kalguksu and kimchi go hand in hand, so the taste of the geotjeori (fresh kimchi) is a key point.

How was the perilla kalguksu bossam set?

The perilla kalguksu (deulkkae kalguksu) at Sindorim Sambaekga is appealing if you love the nutty, savory flavor of perilla. It has a richness unlike ordinary kalguksu and suits a day when you crave a warm soup.

Bossam is an easy Korean pick when you want meat. Ordering the kalguksu bossam set means you can have warm kalguksu with the bossam, enjoying broth and meat at the same time!

The perilla kalguksu looked thick and rich. Generously filled with a milky, creamy-looking broth, it looked so appetizing, and the look of it suggested the perilla flavor, making it a dish you'd think of on days you want something warm.

Extra order: rolled omelet

The rolled omelet (gyeranmari) at Sindorim Sambaekga is fluffy, so kids would enjoy it too. It's a familiar side that goes well with salty or nutty Korean dishes. If kalguksu and bossam alone feel a little short, or you want to try several dishes, consider it as an add-on.

Bossam wrapped in leafy greens

Wrapping bossam in leafy greens is part of the fun, of course. Put the bossam meat on fresh greens, add garlic or chili to taste, wrap it up, and it's even tastier. The mild flavor of the meat and the crunch of the vegetables come together for a filling meal.

After the meal I freshened up with mint candy (batkasatang). A little mint candy dessert is a nice way to leave your mouth feeling clean after a hearty meal! With small touches like this, the meal ended on a good note right to the last bite.

Does Sindorim Sambaekga do takeout?

Sindorim Sambaekga offers takeout as well as dining in. It's nice to eat warm at the restaurant, but takeout would be handy when you want to eat comfortably at home or the office. If you're an office worker looking for lunch near Sindorim Station, or want a hearty Korean meal at home, consider takeout.

That was my review of Sindorim Sambaekga, a good place to visit near Sindorim Station on days you crave kalguksu, or meat like bossam or jokbal (braised pig's feet).