Express Bus Terminal Korean restaurant for two: brisket sundubu
In short
Bapjangin Express Bus Terminal Branch is a Korean rice-and-stew restaurant in the basement food court of Seoul Express Bus Terminal in Seocho, Seoul. Sharing a meal with a younger sibling, the order was brisket sundubu-jjigae (soft tofu stew) with rice for 15,000 won and jjageuli (thick simmered stew) with rice for 12,000 won, plus steamed egg for 3,000 won — just the right amount for two. Standing right outside Exit 1 of Express Bus Terminal Station, Bapjangin is an easy stop before or after shopping or a bus ride.
Good to know
- Savory brisket soft tofu stew + rice
- 15,000 won
- Jjageuli thick simmered stew + rice
- 12,000 won
- Steamed egg (add-on)
- 3,000 won
- Location
- Unit 20, B1F, Seoul Express Bus Terminal, 194 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
- Getting there
- About 11 m from Exit 1 of Express Bus Terminal Station, across from Shinsegae Factory
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–22:00, last order 21:10
- Parking
- No on-site parking; use the Central City, Famille Station, Gangnam Shinsegae Department Store or Gangnam Express Bus Terminal lots
- Menu lineup
- Jjageuli, kimchi stew, bulgogi stir-fry, squid stir-fry, potato stew, brisket soft tofu stew and more
- Price reference
- ₩15,000 ≈ $11 · ₩12,000 ≈ $8.9 · ₩3,000 ≈ $2.2 (2026-09-15)
as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026
When you're looking for a place to eat near Express Bus Terminal Station, it turns out there aren't actually that many good-value restaurants around. So I have a go-to spot I keep coming back to whenever I'm at the terminal — Bapjangin Express Bus Terminal Branch.
It's the place I visit whenever I'm shopping or meeting someone near Express Bus Terminal Station and just want a proper bowl of warm rice with a solid stew, rather than something fancy. This time too, I stopped by Bapjangin again with my sibling after a while.
Where is Bapjangin Express Bus Terminal Branch? Steps from Exit 1
Bapjangin Express Bus Terminal Branch is located in the basement level of Seoul Express Bus Terminal. The address is 20, B1F, Seoul Express Bus Terminal, 194 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul.
It's really close to the station — about 11m from Exit 1 of Express Bus Terminal Station. Just head toward the basement food court, and look for the Bapjangin sign across from Shinsegae Factory.
It's a great spot for a meal before or after using the express bus terminal, and also convenient if you want a hearty meal after shopping at Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam. That's why it's the place that comes to mind whenever I'm looking for somewhere to eat near the terminal.
Why Bapjangin is worth a repeat visit at the terminal
The main reason I visit Bapjangin like a regular is that you can get a filling meal without breaking the bank. The terminal has tons of restaurants, but when you actually look for a Korean restaurant you could go to casually, like every day, there aren't that many options.
Bapjangin has a good variety of menu items — jjaglie, kimchi stew, bulgogi stir-fry, squid stir-fry, potato stew, brisket soft tofu stew, and more — so it's easy to pick whatever you're craving that day. If you're the type who likes mixing stew into warm rice, I think you'll be pretty satisfied.
The space is laid out neatly like this! I liked that the seating is set up nicely for eating solo near Banpo Express Bus Terminal Station too!
This meal: brisket sundubu-jjigae and jjageuli for two
This time I came with my sibling and we each ordered something different. What I had was the savory brisket soft tofu stew (sundubu-jjigae) + rice for ₩15,000.
With the brisket in it, the broth had a rich, savory flavor that went great with warm rice — you really can't have stew without rice. My sibling ordered the bubbling jjaglie + rice for ₩12,000.
Jjaglie is one of Bapjangin's signature dishes — it's a thick stew with just enough broth, perfect for mixing into rice. It's salty with plenty of savory depth, truly living up to its reputation as a rice-thief dish.
On top of that, we added the soft steamed egg for ₩3,000. Pairing steamed egg with well-seasoned dishes like stew or jjaglie worked really well together, and the portion was just right for two people to share.
Oh, the gim flakes (seaweed flakes) at Bapjangin are seriously delicious, so make sure to mix them into your rice with the seaweed!
A lunch stop after shopping at Shinsegae Gangnam
Since Express Bus Terminal Station is close to Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam, a lot of people look for somewhere to eat after shopping. So rather than limiting your search to restaurants inside the department store, I'd recommend widening your search to the basement food court at Express Bus Terminal Station too.
Bapjangin's location is super convenient, and you can eat Korean food at a relatively reasonable price, making it a solid choice for a meal before or after shopping.
Bapjangin Express Bus Terminal Branch: hours, prices and parking
- 📍 20, B1F, Seoul Express Bus Terminal, 194 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 🚇 About 11m from Exit 1 of Express Bus Terminal Station
- ⏰ Daily 10:00–22:00 / last order 21:10
- 🚗 No on-site parking — use Central City, Pamie Station, Gangnam Shinsegae Department Store, or Gangnam Express Bus Terminal parking lots
If you're looking for a good-value restaurant near Express Bus Terminal Station, I'd recommend Bapjangin, which I visit often. This time again, my sibling and I ate well and left full after brisket soft tofu stew, jjaglie, and steamed egg. If you're searching for restaurants near Express Bus Terminal Station, whether for a meal near the terminal, near Shinsegae Gangnam, or just a solid rice place at the terminal, keep this one in mind. Especially useful to know if you're like me and often find yourself looking for a place to eat at the terminal.
Where it is
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