Dongtan Korean restaurant with dried radish banchan: Yangpuni

If you're near Dongtan Central Park looking for a hearty Korean meal, Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal (양푼이김치찌개&삼겹살) is worth a stop. It's the kind of place you can casually drop into when you're craving spicy kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew) with a savory egg roll on the side, so I went and wrote up my visit!

Where is Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal? Hours and parking

Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal is on Dongtanbansong 3-gil in Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong, and it's open from 11:00 to 24:00. Free parking is available right in front of the restaurant.

• Location: Dongtanbansong 3-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si
• Hours: 11:00 – 24:00
• Parking: Free parking in front of the restaurant

The exterior really had that classic Korean-restaurant feel.

Inside the restaurant: fine for solo diners and families?

Inside, Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal was clean and well-organized, with enough space between tables to eat comfortably. The lighting was bright overall, which gave it a nice feel for a tidy daytime lunch!

It felt like a neighborhood home-style restaurant — easy for eating alone, but also a great fit for visiting with family or friends.

Menu and prices, with dried radish and braised soybean sides

At Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal, kimchi jjigae is ₩10,000, samgyeopsal (pork belly) is ₩15,000, and egg roll is ₩7,000. Set menus run ₩26,000 for the kimchi jjigae set, and ₩28,000 each for the duruchigi (stir-fried pork) and pork belly kimchi jjim sets.

• Kimchi jjigae ₩10,000
• Duruchigi / Pork belly kimchi jjim ₩11,000
• Samgyeopsal ₩15,000
• Kimchi jjigae set ₩26,000
• Duruchigi set ₩28,000
• Pork belly kimchi jjim set ₩28,000
• Egg roll ₩7,000
• Soy sauce bulgogi ₩8,000
• Water/mixed cold noodles ₩7,000
• Spicy pork stir-fry ₩8,000

For side dishes, they surprisingly served dried radish (mumallaengi) and braised soybeans (kongjaban)! Both had such deep savory flavor that I could tell the owner really knows how to cook.

Does the thick egg roll go with kimchi jjigae?

The egg roll we ordered alongside the kimchi jjigae exceeded expectations. It came in generous thick slices, and the golden-browned surface looked really appetizing!

One bite in, the moist, soft texture stood out. After the spicy kimchi jjigae, pairing it with the egg roll gave my mouth a gentle break.

The natural savory flavor of the egg really came through, setting it apart from a watery egg roll — a menu that everyone from kids to adults would like. Personally, it paired so well with the kimchi jjigae that I'd recommend ordering the set!

How the kimchi jjigae tastes: spice level and broth depth

The kimchi jjigae at Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal arrives still bubbling. The moment it landed on the table, the first thing I noticed was the deep kimchi aroma. It got my appetite going just from looking at it! You just let it simmer a bit longer before eating.

The broth was pleasantly tangy-spicy with deep savory notes. It wasn't too spicy or intense, so it's the kind of style anyone could enjoy! The refreshing tang from well-fermented kimchi blended nicely with the savory meat, and it was the kind of flavor that makes a bowl of rice disappear in no time. Hahaha.

In particular, the sourness of the kimchi and the depth of the broth were well balanced, so I really felt the classic charm of kimchi jjigae that Koreans love.

Pork belly cooked whole, then ramyeon noodles in the pot

What surprised me most was the thick pork belly! It comes cooked whole so you can cut it to your liking, and the generous portion really showed the owner's generosity — a real Dongtan gem. The meat quality was excellent too, clean and mild with no off smell.

Meat, then ramyeon noodles on top... so good.

Is Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal worth a visit?

If you're looking for a hearty Korean meal near Dongtan Central Park, Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal should be a satisfying choice! The combo of rich kimchi jjigae and soft egg roll was the kind of flavor anyone would enjoy, and the comfortable atmosphere topped it off nicely, haha.

The kimchi jjigae that delivered deep flavor without being too intense really stood out, and being able to enjoy a filling meal at a reasonable price was another plus. If you're looking for a good Korean restaurant around Dongtan Central Park, I'd recommend giving this one a try!