Siheung Korean restaurant, 34,000 won medium gamjatang pot: Cheongchun

Cheongchun Bulbbyeojjim & Gamjatang Jeongwang Station branch serves rich bone broth simmered fresh every morning alongside generous portions of meat. Here's an honest review of the medium gamjatang, the soft egg custard, and finishing it all off by pouring rice into the broth.

What kind of place is Cheongchun Bulbbyeojjim & Gamjatang Jeongwang Station branch?

Cheongchun Bulbbyeojjim & Gamjatang Jeongwang Station branch is a gamjatang (pork bone and potato stew) and bone stew specialist near Jeongwang Station in Jeongwang-dong, Siheung. Its signature dishes are gamjatang, bone hangover soup, bulbbyeojjim (spicy grilled bone stew), and royal bone stew, and takeout is also available.

• Name: Cheongchun Bulbbyeojjim & Gamjatang Jeongwang Station branch
• Location: Jeongwang-dong, Siheung, near Jeongwang Station
• Signature dishes: Gamjatang, bone hangover soup, bulbbyeojjim, royal bone stew
• Takeout: Available
• Parking: Building parking may be available — check with the restaurant before visiting for conditions
• Hours: Check Naver Map or the restaurant directly for the latest hours

I visited Cheongchun Bulbbyeojjim & Gamjatang Jeongwang Station branch on a day when I was craving a spicy, hearty gamjatang in Jeongwang-dong, Siheung. It's a place that uses bone broth simmered fresh every morning for its gamjatang, hangover soup, and spicy bone stew, and I found it while searching for good gamjatang restaurants in Jeongwang-dong. I'd heard that once you taste the rich broth, you inevitably end up pouring rice into it — and naturally, I followed that exact sequence too. 😊

Easy to find: the gamjatang restaurant a short walk from Jeongwang Station

Arriving at the restaurant, the big Cheongchun Bulbbyeojjim & Gamjatang sign caught my eye first. Since it serves gamjatang, hangover soup, and bone stew all in one place, it suits both a hearty meal and a hangover cure the morning after drinks. The storefront displayed mouthwatering photos of the Cheongchun bone hangover soup, royal bone stew, bulbbyeojjim, and gamjatang, making it easy to choose even on a first visit. I also noticed a sign for a ₩5,000 discount on gamjatang takeout, so if you're planning to order takeout, it's worth checking with the restaurant beforehand.

Inside Cheongchun Bulbbyeojjim & Gamjatang: clean and comfortable

The interior overall had a clean, comfortable atmosphere. The tables weren't cramped together, making it a good spot for family meals or gatherings with friends. Each table had a burner in the middle for the gamjatang pot, and the playful phrases on the walls caught my eye too. It also felt like a comfortable place for those looking for hangover soup near Jeongwang-dong's bar scene to enjoy dinner with a glass of soju.

Cheongchun Bulbbyeojjim & Gamjatang menu and what we ordered

At Cheongchun Bulbbyeojjim & Gamjatang Jeongwang Station branch, you can order everything from solo meals to dishes meant for sharing with several people. Solo menu items include bone hangover soup, bone kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup), and single-portion bulbbyeojjim and royal bone stew, while the main dishes include Cheongchun bulbbyeojjim, gamjatang, and royal bone stew.

Here's what we ordered:

• Cheongchun gamjatang, medium — ₩34,000
• 2 bowls of rice
• Egg custard

With a dish that has such a rich broth as gamjatang, crisp and refreshing kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi) is a must. The clean side dishes paired well with the spicy flavor of the gamjatang.

Is the medium gamjatang enough for two people?

Soon after, the gamjatang arrived in a large pot. Fragrant perilla leaves, enoki mushrooms, and green onions were piled generously over big pork bones, and as it started to bubble, a spicy, savory aroma spread through the air. It looked hearty even in photos, but seeing the actual portion made the ingredients feel even more generous. It was more than enough for two people, so I'd recommend it as a great-value dish for anyone searching for good gamjatang in Jeongwang-dong.

Pork that falls off the bone

After letting it simmer long enough, I pulled out one of the big bones. There was plenty of meat still attached, and it came apart softly with just a light touch of my chopsticks. The meat wasn't dry at all — it was moist and well-seasoned with the broth, delicious on its own or dipped in the accompanying sauce. I really got to enjoy the fun of picking meat off the bone, cooked tender with no gamey smell at all. The soft-cooked napa cabbage soaked up the rich broth beautifully and went great with rice, and the chewy texture of the enoki mushrooms added to the enjoyment right to the end.

The rich, spicy broth simmered fresh every morning

Cheongchun Bulbbyeojjim & Gamjatang says it uses bone broth simmered fresh in-house every morning. The broth was spicy but had the deep, savory depth unique to bone broth. It wasn't just aggressively spicy — there was a rich savoriness that kept drawing my spoon back in.

It's the kind of hot, filling broth that comes to mind on days you need a hangover cure. That makes it a good match for anyone looking for hangover soup or a spicy broth dish near Jeongwang-dong's bar scene.

The soft, fluffy steamed egg side dish

The egg custard we ordered to go with the spicy gamjatang arrived too. Its fluffy, soft texture and savory flavor calmed down the gamjatang's spiciness nicely. It seems like a good side dish to order if you're visiting with kids or aren't great with spicy food. Taking a big spoonful of hot egg custard and then going back to the gamjatang broth was a really nice combination.

The best finish: rice stirred into the gamjatang broth

I'd heard that once you taste the broth, you inevitably end up pouring rice into it — and naturally, I followed that same sequence. After thoroughly enjoying the gamjatang broth, I poured in a bowl of rice and topped it with a piece of kkakdugi, and the satisfaction doubled. The rich broth soaked into every grain of rice, making it hard to put my spoon down.

"I'm full, but let's have just one more spoonful" — and somehow you end up scraping the bowl clean.

I came to cure a hangover but ended up wanting a glass of soju instead, the broth was that appealing — I get why people search for hangover soup near Jeongwang-dong's bar scene. Sadly I didn't manage to get a photo of that part.....ㅠㅠㅠ

Packing up the leftovers to take home

Along with a single-portion takeout, the portion was so generous that we packed up the leftovers separately to take home. The takeout bag was tied securely too, so there was nothing to worry about while carrying it. Reheating it at home let us enjoy that rich broth flavor once more.

Final verdict on Cheongchun Bulbbyeojjim & Gamjatang Jeongwang Station branch

This was a place where I could enjoy the rich flavor of bone broth simmered fresh every morning alongside generous portions of bone meat. The spicy yet deep broth, the tender meat that pulled apart easily, and the plentiful napa cabbage were all satisfying, right down to the moment of pouring rice into the broth at the end. This time I had the gamjatang, but next time I'd like to try the spicy bulbbyeojjim too. Anyone searching for bone stew near Jeongwang Station should also check out the bulbbyeojjim or the soy-based royal bone stew. If you're looking for a hearty meal to share with family in Jeongwang-dong, a spicy hangover dish, or a broth dish to pair with a drink, this is a place worth visiting.

Frequently asked questions

How many people does the medium gamjatang feed?

The two of us ordered rice and egg custard alongside it and ate quite generously. Depending on appetite, it looks like it could work well for 2–3 people.

Is the gamjatang broth very spicy?

It has a spicy kick, but you can also taste the deep, savory richness of the bone broth alongside it. If you're sensitive to spice, I'd recommend ordering the egg custard as a side.

Can you eat here alone?

Yes. There are solo meal options like bone hangover soup and bone kalguksu, so eating alone is possible.

Can you get the gamjatang to go?

Takeout is available, and there was a sign at the storefront for a gamjatang takeout discount. Check the exact conditions when you order.

What else is on the menu besides gamjatang?

There's the spicy Cheongchun bulbbyeojjim and the soy-based royal bone stew, giving those looking for bone stew near Jeongwang Station plenty of options to choose from.