# Gwacheon Korean restaurant for tteokgalbi lunch: Bibisam - By Eunchae (https://superchart.com/en/@fork-and-mirror/) - Written Aug 26, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwacheon, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@fork-and-mirror/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@fork-and-mirror/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/index.md) ## In short Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch is a Korean restaurant near Gwacheon Hillstate where I had bibimbap and tteokgalbi sets for lunch. The pork tteokgalbi was soft and sweet, while the Korean beef version was thicker and meatier; the yukhoe bibimbap was mild enough that I asked for extra gochujang. ## Good to know - **Address**: 101, 1F, 10-13 Saesulmak-gil, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (경기도 과천시 새술막길 10-13 1층 101호) - **Sets ordered**: Korean beef yukhoe bibimbap + Korean beef tteokgalbi ₩15,500; stone-pot roe rice + pork tteokgalbi ₩13,500 - **Single meals**: Vegetable bibimbap ₩9,000; stone-pot roe rice ₩10,000; Korean beef yukhoe bibimbap ₩11,000 - **Tteokgalbi prices**: Pork ₩5,500; Korean beef ₩6,500. Sets were ₩2,000 less than ordering separately; changing pork to Korean beef cost ₩1,000 extra. - **Seating**: Four two-person tables and six four-person tables - **Parking**: Public parking available; source-listed rate: ₩900 for the first 30 minutes, then ₩400 per 10 minutes - **Service**: Collect food when the pad alerts you; return dishes to the station beside the counter - **Wait**: About 10 minutes outside after taking a waiting ticket at lunchtime *as written by the visitor on Aug 26, 2026* I stopped by Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch near Gwacheon Hillstate for lunch. The restaurant was full, and we had bibimbap and roe rice with pork and Korean beef tteokgalbi respectively. ![Lunch visit to Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-01-muy1o-1200.webp) ![Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch at lunchtime](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-02-1kt3b-900.webp) ## What are the parking, seating, and self-service bar like? I could use the public parking lot. The rate listed in the original post was ₩900 for the first 30 minutes, then ₩400 per 10 minutes. There were four two-person tables and six four-person tables. ![Dining seats and interior at Bibisam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-03-1ge93-900.webp) ![Seating and interior space at Bibisam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-04-16bea-900.webp) The self-service bar had soup where I could add as many enoki mushrooms as I wanted, white kimchi, sesame oil, scissors, and tongs. Aprons, an ice-water dispenser, dental floss, and disposable mouthwash were also available. ![Self-service bar at Bibisam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-05-1t6b3-900.webp) ![Self-service convenience area at Bibisam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-06-5wvfl-900.webp) ## How much were the bibimbap and tteokgalbi sets? We ordered sets pairing Korean beef yukhoe bibimbap (bibimbap with seasoned raw beef) with Korean beef tteokgalbi, and stone-pot roe rice with pork tteokgalbi. The prices below were current when I visited. - Korean beef yukhoe bibimbap + Korean beef tteokgalbi set: ₩15,500 - Stone-pot roe rice + pork tteokgalbi set: ₩13,500 - Pepsi: ₩2,000; zero-sugar cola was also available. - Single meals: vegetable bibimbap ₩9,000, stone-pot roe rice ₩10,000, Korean beef yukhoe bibimbap ₩11,000 - Single tteokgalbi: pork ₩5,500, Korean beef ₩6,500 The sets were ₩2,000 cheaper than ordering a meal and tteokgalbi separately. They came with pork tteokgalbi by default, or I could change it to Korean beef tteokgalbi for ₩1,000 more. ![Food pickup notification pad at Bibisam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-07-1w0ke-900.webp) When the pad notification appeared, I collected the food myself. ![Lunch dishes collected at Bibisam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-08-16ug2-900.webp) ## How were the seasoning and texture of the yukhoe bibimbap? I tried the Korean beef yukhoe bibimbap first. I was told the yukhoe uses round cut. It had no unpleasant meat smell, and I liked its pleasantly chewy texture. ![Korean beef yukhoe bibimbap ordered at Bibisam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-09-1i8cc-900.webp) ![Yukhoe and vegetables on Bibisam bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-10-1gwbz-900.webp) It was topped with shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, and other vegetables, so I could not see the rice at first. It was called to-ryeom bibimbap, with already-mixed rice underneath the vegetables. ![Mixed rice beneath vegetables in Bibisam bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-11-1pp2f-900.webp) The original post introduced it as a low-sodium bibimbap, and it tasted mild and not overly seasoned to me as well. I wanted a stronger flavor, though, so I asked for extra gochujang (Korean red chili paste). ![Mildly seasoned yukhoe bibimbap at Bibisam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-12-1cevl-900.webp) The extra gochujang reminded me of yakgochujang, a seasoned chili paste with several ingredients. Its spiciness and savory depth suited my taste better. ![Extra gochujang for Bibisam yukhoe bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-13-1lwcv-900.webp) ![Bibisam bibimbap with extra gochujang](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-14-1qtvg-900.webp) A table note suggested placing small amounts of yukhoe on the bibimbap instead of mixing it all in. Eating it that way let me taste the yukhoe itself more clearly. ## Did the stone-pot roe rice stay warm to the end? The stone-pot roe rice came in a crock-like bowl slightly smaller than the bibimbap bowl. It stayed hot until the end of the meal, and the rice touching the bowl turned crisp. It was seasoned just right, too. I thought it would be even better in winter. The bowl was hot, though, so I would tell children not to touch it with their hands. ## What was the difference between pork and Korean beef tteokgalbi? The tteokgalbi came topped with a soft-fried egg. Ordering both types together made the difference in size and thickness immediately clear. ![Bibisam tteokgalbi topped with soft-fried egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-15-pylt7-900.webp) The pork tteokgalbi was larger and flatter than the Korean beef version. It was soft enough to cut with a spoon in one go, and it tasted sweet from the first bite. ![Flat pork tteokgalbi at Bibisam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-16-1azxb-900.webp) The Korean beef tteokgalbi was a little smaller but thicker. It had a richer meat flavor and more chew than the pork version. For me, it was easier to enjoy with rice without tiring of it. ![Pork and Korean beef tteokgalbi compared at Bibisam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-17-121ix-900.webp) I think the pork version would suit someone who wants a soft, sweet flavor, while the Korean beef version would suit someone who wants more meat flavor and chew. If two people visit, ordering one of each and sharing them as we did could be a good option. ## How was it for eating alone or with family? ![Neatly maintained kitchen at Bibisam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-18-lzrhy-900.webp) *Neat kitchen* With several ingredients and generally mild flavors, it was a meal that felt easy on my stomach afterward. The two-person tables also made it feel comfortable to come alone for lunch. ![Bibisam interior comfortable for dining alone](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-19-1fz2w-900.webp) I thought it would be fine to bring children or nieces and nephews who are studying. The mild flavor stayed with me, and I would like to return with my parents or grandparents next time. ![Bibisam interior I wanted to revisit with family](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-20-2112o-900.webp) ![Post-meal service area at Bibisam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-21-1h9xo-900.webp) ## How were the lunchtime wait and post-meal process? After finishing, I took my dishes to the return station beside the counter. We arrived around lunchtime, wrote our names on the waiting list, and waited outside for about 10 minutes. There was hardly any wait after we went in. ![Cleared Bibisam table after lunch diners left](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-22-1b0ft-900.webp) Tables were cleared quickly after diners left. The owner greeted people in a loud voice and chatted cheerfully with customers. The kind service stood out to me as much as the meal. ![Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch after lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-23-1sepw-900.webp) ![Wrapping up my visit to Bibisam](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch-24-1m9e1-900.webp) ## Where it is - Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch (비비삼 과천본점) (비비삼 과천본점) - 101, 1F, 10-13 Saesulmak-gil, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (경기도 과천시 새술막길 10-13 1층 101호) - 경기도 과천시 새술막길 10-13 1층 101호 - 37.4286993, 126.990907 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B9%84%EB%B9%84%EC%82%BC%20%EA%B3%BC%EC%B2%9C%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.4286993,126.990907,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@fork-and-mirror/bibisam-gwacheon-tteokgalbi-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt