# Korean restaurant in Mapo, Seoul for yukhoe bibimbap: Doonjeong - By Damin (https://superchart.com/en/@dinner-address/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@dinner-address/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@dinner-address/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/index.md) ## In short Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch is a Korean restaurant about 200 m from Hongik University Station Exit 1 in Mapo, Seoul. I ate yukhoe bibimbap and shrimp minari-jeon alone and found the roomy seating comfortable; the beef-and-minari combination worked well, though the pancake’s portion and price are worth considering for one person. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 183-12 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 동교로 183-12 1층) - **Getting there**: About 200 m from Hongik University Station Exit 1 - **Hours**: 11:00–21:00; break time 15:00–17:00, according to the original post - **Parking**: Parking is available in front of the restaurant - **Ordered menu prices**: Yukhoe bibimbap ₩16,000; shrimp minari-jeon ₩19,000. The yukhoe bibimbap price was higher at the time of writing than during my visit. - **Seating**: Wide spacing between seats, with options for solo diners and groups - **Side dishes**: Kimchi and kkakdugi *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* While looking for somewhere to have lunch alone in Hongdae, I visited Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch (도온정 홍대직영점). I was curious about both the yukhoe bibimbap and shrimp minari-jeon, so I ordered them together. ## How close is it to Hongik University Station? The address is 1F, 183-12 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, and it is about 200 m from Exit 1 of Hongik University Station. Being close to the station made it easy to fit into my lunch plans. ![Doonjeong exterior near Hongik University Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-01-i1sz1-966.webp) The hours listed in the original post are 11:00–21:00, with a break time from 15:00–17:00. Parking is also available in front of the restaurant. It sits slightly inward from Hongdae’s main street, so the area felt relatively calm, and there was a Blue Ribbon selection notice at the entrance. ![Doonjeong entrance inside Hongdae's main street](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-02-yvtyk-966.webp) ![Area around Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-03-1dn1p-966.webp) ## Is it comfortable to eat alone? The restaurant was clean and spacious, with wood-toned decor. The generous space between tables also felt comfortable. The open kitchen was visible, and there were seats for solo diners as well as groups. ![Wood-toned interior of Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-04-1b7tf-966.webp) ![Indoor seating area at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-05-1hx7j-966.webp) ![Spacious interior atmosphere at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-06-ltstv-966.webp) ![Dining area and seating at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-07-hyp4s-966.webp) While eating alone, I did not feel self-conscious. There were also several one-bowl dishes, making it easy to choose something for a solo meal. ## How much are the yukhoe bibimbap and other dishes? I ordered yukhoe bibimbap and shrimp minari-jeon. The yukhoe bibimbap price had increased from when I visited and was listed as ₩16,000 at the time of the original post. The shrimp minari-jeon was ₩19,000. ![Meal menu information at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-08-86ugq-966.webp) ![Menu and price information at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-09-78o41-966.webp) There were broth dishes such as gomtang (beef soup) alongside bibimbap, so I could choose based on my preference. Other menu prices listed in the original post were as follows. - Clear gomtang ₩12,000 - Chadol Hanwoo gomtang ₩18,000 - Spicy Hanwoo gomtang ₩15,000 - Half portion of seasoned meat ₩11,000 - Yukjeon (pan-fried beef) ₩17,000 - Hanwoo beef tripe hot pot ₩54,000 ## How was the yukhoe bibimbap as a solo meal? The yukhoe bibimbap is a dish of raw beef and minari (water dropwort) mixed with rice. It came neatly as a single bowl, making it convenient for lunch alone. ![Yukhoe bibimbap ordered alone at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-10-1hcnn-966.webp) ![A bowl of yukhoe bibimbap at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-11-r4ul1-1200.webp) Once mixed, the aroma of the minari came through and paired well with the yukhoe. ![Bibimbap with minari and yukhoe at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-12-q2bi8-966.webp) ![Yukhoe bibimbap eaten for lunch at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-13-1ii7o-966.webp) ![Minari and yukhoe in Doonjeong's bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-14-453xl-966.webp) ![Yukhoe bibimbap eaten alone at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-15-eyv7o-966.webp) I also enjoyed the broth that came with the yukhoe bibimbap. ![Broth served with Doonjeong's yukhoe bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-16-vo4wy-966.webp) ## Should you add shrimp minari-jeon when eating alone? I ordered the shrimp minari-jeon too because I was curious about both dishes. However, at ₩19,000, it is worth considering the portion and price before adding it for one person. It would likely feel less burdensome when shared among several people. ![Shrimp minari-jeon additionally ordered at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-17-ku9r1-966.webp) ![Shrimp minari-jeon at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-18-1q6ss-966.webp) ![Shrimp minari-jeon ordered with yukhoe bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-19-4e95m-966.webp) ![Shrimp minari-jeon served with lunch at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-20-1c8fx-966.webp) The basic side dishes were kimchi and kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi). ![Basic side dishes served with a meal at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-21-yrhsm-966.webp) ![Kimchi and kkakdugi at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-22-1qqxj-966.webp) ![Basic side dishes eaten with lunch at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap-23-14h7d-966.webp) I could comfortably eat Korean food alone, but if I returned for another solo meal, I think I would focus on the one-bowl dishes. Its proximity to the station also made it convenient for lunch before or after shopping or a café visit. ## Where it is - Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch (도온정 홍대직영점) (도온정 홍대직영점) - 1F, 183-12 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 마포구 동교로 183-12 1층) - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로 183-12 1층 - 37.5574305, 126.9213832 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8F%84%EC%98%A8%EC%A0%95%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5574305,126.9213832,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@dinner-address/doonjeong-hongdae-solo-lunch-bibimbap/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt