Bundang Vietnamese restaurant: boiled pork pho and chả giò at Kkamon

I wanted a warm bowl of soup for lunch near Jeongja Station, so I went to Kkamon Bundang Jeongja Direct Store. A lot of people these days are looking for good pho in Bundang. Pho is an easy, light lunch option near Jeongja Station, and it also makes for a filling meal in the Jeongja-dong area, so I went in with high expectations.

On this visit I ordered boiled pork pho, cream shrimp, and spring rolls (chả giò). Adding crispy sides to a noodle soup dish made for a really satisfying lunch!

Let me share my review of the pho in Bundang, this lunch spot near Jeongja Station, this restaurant in Jeongja-dong!

• 🚻 Indoor seating: yes
• 🌟 Takeout, Wi-Fi

What Kkamon Bundang Jeongja Direct Store looks like outside and inside

Kkamon Bundang Jeongja Direct Store is on the first floor of the building at 121 Jeongja-il-ro. The exterior is clean with a hint of Vietnamese restaurant charm, which put me in a good mood before I even walked in. It felt like the right spot for a day in Jeongja-dong when I didn't want anything too heavy.

Inside, it feels comfortable for a meal. There's lighting overhead and Vietnamese-style decor below it, and each table already has sauces set out, which built my anticipation before the food even arrived. It seemed like a good place to eat alone or to grab a casual lunch with a friend — a relaxed atmosphere that's easy to find for lunch near Jeongja Station.

What's on the menu at Kkamon in Jeongja-dong?

Kkamon's menu had a good variety — pho, stir-fried noodles, bánh mì, and side dishes. Since I'd come specifically looking for pho in Bundang, I definitely wanted the boiled pork pho, and I paired it with cream shrimp and spring rolls.

Pho on its own is already good, but adding crispy sides makes the meal even more filling. It was exactly the kind of hearty combination I wanted for a solid lunch in Jeongja-dong.

"Full menu"

What I ordered - Boiled pork pho / Spring rolls / Cream shrimp

How were the broth and noodles in Kkamon's boiled pork pho?

Kkamon's boiled pork pho won me over from the first sip of broth. It's clear but deep in flavor, with boiled pork on top and soft pho noodles underneath.

A savory flavor spread naturally through the broth, making me keep going back for more. The pork was tender and the noodles slid down easily with a great texture.

The broth wasn't too strong, so I could taste the noodles and meat together well, and adding a bit of sauce partway through brought up a spicy kick for a whole different feel.

It was exactly the clean, hearty kind of dish that anyone searching for pho in Bundang would love.

Does Kkamon's cream shrimp go well with pho?

Kkamon's cream shrimp had a nice crispy, sweet-savory flavor. The outside was crunchy while the shrimp inside was plump and springy, giving it a satisfying bite.

A smooth cream sauce sits on top, with plump shrimp inside and a crispy batter coating — it went really well alongside the pho. Switching from broth to a bite of cream shrimp changed things up nicely and made everything taste even better.

Chả giò at Kkamon and how the three dishes work together

With Kkamon's spring rolls (chả giò), the first bite gave a crispy crunch right away.

The filling was savory enough to enjoy on its own, and it went even better dipped in sauce. Eating the boiled pork pho, cream shrimp, and spring rolls together gave a great balance of broth, crunch, and savoriness.

Pho alone is already a good lunch near Jeongja Station, but adding sides like this makes for a much more satisfying meal.

Is Kkamon worth it for lunch near Jeongja Station?

Eating the boiled pork pho together with cream shrimp and spring rolls gave a well-rounded meal of a main and sides. It's a great pick both for days when you're craving pho in Bundang and for a hearty lunch in Jeongja-dong.

I'll be back for Kkamon's boiled pork pho next time I'm craving warm broth. If you're stuck deciding what to eat for lunch near Jeongja Station, the combo of boiled pork pho, cream shrimp, and spring rolls is a satisfying way to go!