Jeongja Station Vietnamese restaurant dinner: bánh cuốn at Kkamon

A pho recommendation in Bundang — Kkamon Jeongja Direct Store.

Today I went for dinner with my son, just the two of us.

I usually love pho, so this time I checked out Kkamon Jeongja Direct Store.

I found this place while looking for good pho spots in Bundang.

It was easy to get to from Jeongja Station, and the cozy atmosphere made it comfortable to eat in.

We visited on a weekday evening, and there were a lot of office workers around, enjoying their dinner too.

Where is Kkamon Bundang Jeongja Direct Store?

Kkamon Bundang Jeongja Direct Store is at 121 Jeongja-illo, 1st floor C-02, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do.

It's about 760m from Jeongja Station Exit 3.

From Exit 4, it's said to be about a 3-minute walk.

Opening hours and last order at Kkamon Jeongja

Kkamon Bundang Jeongja Direct Store is open every day.

Monday through Friday, it's open from 10:00 to 23:00.

On Saturdays and Sundays, it's open from 11:00 to 23:00. Last order is at 22:40 every day.

What is the restaurant like inside?

Walking into Kkamon Bundang Jeongja Direct Store, the cozy atmosphere caught my eye first.

The overall feel was relaxed, which made it nice to eat there with my son.

On the weekday evening we visited, plenty of office workers were stopping by too.

How big is the pork backbone pho at Kkamon?

The menu we ordered that day: pork backbone pho for 13,000 won, bánh cuốn for 14,000 won, and chả giò for 8,000 won.

We picked three dishes in total, and the first one that caught my eye was the pork backbone pho.

A giant backbone sits right on top of the bowl, and it was much bigger than I expected.

My son said the backbone was really huge as soon as he saw it.

The broth was rich too, and the noodle portion was generous.

Picking the meat off the backbone and eating it with the noodles, this one bowl alone was really filling.

If you're looking for hearty pho in Bundang and like generous portions, this one's worth trying.

What does the bánh cuốn taste like?

The second dish we tried was the bánh cuốn for 14,000 won.

Inside the thin, chewy rice sheets were plump shrimp.

With one bite, the chewy texture of the sheet and the springy shrimp went really well together.

It's a light dish that's easy to eat, and it paired well with the pho too.

My son tried the bánh cuốn too and said it was delicious. It would be great to share if you're visiting with a kid.

How crisp are the chả giò spring rolls?

Lastly, we also ordered the chả giò for 8,000 won.

Personally, I love eating crispy dishes like this alongside pho.

The chả giò was crispy on the outside and packed full inside.

You could feel the crispy texture the moment you picked it up with chopsticks.

But that day, my son really loved the chả giò.

He said it was delicious and kept eating one after another until he'd finished almost all of it by himself.

I only got one bite, but since it suited his taste so well, I think we'll order it again next time.

Is Kkamon Jeongja a good lunch spot near Jeongja Station?

We visited for dinner, but Kkamon Bundang Jeongja Direct Store seems like it would work great for lunch near Jeongja Station too.

With a hearty dish like pork backbone pho alongside sides like bánh cuốn and chả giò, it would be great for sharing if you visit with a group.

If you're looking for pho around Jeongja Station in particular, it's worth a visit.

Worth it as a Jeongja-dong dinner with a child?

This time, my son and I had a comfortable meal together.

The staff were also friendly and helpful, which made the meal comfortable.

To recap the prices: pork backbone pho is 13,000 won, bánh cuốn is 14,000 won, and chả giò is 8,000 won.

If you're looking for a Jeongja-dong restaurant with something a little different, Kkamon Jeongja Direct Store is worth checking out. I visited with my son and we tried a good spread of three dishes.

From the generous look of the pork backbone pho to the chewy texture of the bánh cuốn and the crispiness of the chả giò, each dish had its own charm.

Q&A

Q. What did you eat at Kkamon Jeongja Direct Store?

A. We had pork backbone pho for 13,000 won, bánh cuốn for 14,000 won, and chả giò for 8,000 won.

Q. How's the portion size of the pork backbone pho?

A. It comes with a large backbone and a generous amount of noodles. It was very filling.

Q. Is it okay to visit with a child?

A. I went with my son, and he enjoyed the bánh cuốn and chả giò a lot.

Q. Would it be good for lunch near Jeongja Station?

A. Yes, with hearty pho and side dishes available, it seems like it would work well for lunch too.