Meat-only vs mixed sundae-guk sets in Hwajeong-dong: Pyeongando

Pyeongando Restaurant is a great spot for a solid meal in Hwajeong whenever you're craving warm soup! Pyeongando doesn't just do sundae-guk — it has a wide range of soups and meal options, so it works for solo dining, family meals, office dinners, or gatherings.

Where is Pyeongando Restaurant Hwajeong Branch, and is it really open 24 hours?

Pyeongando Restaurant Hwajeong Branch is on the 1st floor at 24 Hwajung-ro 104beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, near Hwajeong Station and Deogyang District Office. Since it's open 24 hours, that's a real perk — you can get warm gukbap for breakfast or a late-night snack.

Cravings for gukbap don't really follow a schedule, so I love that the hours rarely get in the way. It's a Hwajeong-dong go-to for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night eats alike.

Inside Pyeongando: atmosphere and seating for three

The Pyeongando Restaurant Hwajeong Branch has plenty of tables and an overall relaxed vibe. It's fine for solo dining, and there are also seats for larger groups, making it a comfortable gukbap restaurant near Hwajeong Station for family or friends.

Being a gukbap restaurant, the atmosphere isn't stuffy at all — it feels easy to eat and chat comfortably.

What's on the menu at Pyeongando Hwajeong Branch?

Besides the sundae-guk varieties, the menu includes seolleongtang, yukgaejang, ox head gukbap, beef offal soup, rib hangover soup, and more. There are also dishes like gamjatang (spicy pork bone soup) and jeongol (hot pot) that are great for sharing with a group. The sundae-guk itself can be ordered meat-only, sundae-only, or mixed, depending on your taste.

What the three of us ordered: two meat-only bowls and one mixed set

I visited with my mom and dad, and we ordered Pyeongando sundae-guk meat-only for two bowls, and the mixed sundae-guk set meal for one. Even with the same sundae-guk, ordering meat-only, sundae-only, or mixed lets everyone compare and eat according to their own preference.

Pyeongando sundae-guk, meat-only: what's in the bowl

The Pyeongando sundae-guk ordered meat-only! I tend to prefer meat over sundae, so whenever a meat-only option is available, I go for that. The milky broth was packed with plenty of meat, which paired really well with rice. First I tried the broth as is, then added salted shrimp or perilla powder to taste.

Mixing a little rice into the hot broth bit by bit, along with kimchi and kkakdugi (diced radish kimchi) on the side, made for a really filling meal. Especially these days when warm soup sounds so good, this kind of gukbap dish is perfect for an easy, no-pressure meal, right?!

Mixed sundae-guk set meal: regular set vs offal set

And the sundae-guk set meal ordered with both sundae and meat mixed together! Unlike the meat-only sundae-guk, the mixed option includes both meat and sundae together, so you can taste both.

The set meals come in two types — the regular set with sliced boiled pork and sundae, and the offal set (no sliced pork, but with liver, lung, heart, and tripe). The set meal option is a good choice when you want a heartier meal than just plain sundae-guk.

Side dishes: kimchi and kkakdugi

No gukbap restaurant is complete without good kimchi and kkakdugi, and Pyeongando Restaurant near Hwajeong Station nails both! Mixing rice into the hot broth with a piece of kimchi on the side is just unbeatable. The taste of the sundae-guk matters, but the basic side dishes — kimchi and kkakdugi — matter just as much for making the whole bowl more enjoyable.

Who is Pyeongando Hwajeong Branch best for?

If you're looking for a filling gukbap in Hwajeong, I recommend this gukbap restaurant near Hwajeong Station! With sundae-guk and various soup dishes, it's easy to pick a menu when eating with company, and the atmosphere is casual enough for a solo bowl too. It's also a rare 24-hour restaurant these days, so it's a Hwajeong Station spot you should definitely bookmark.

If you prefer meat over sundae like us, order the Pyeongando sundae-guk meat-only, and if you want both meat and sundae together, go for the mixed set — order according to your taste! Another delicious meal at Pyeongando Restaurant, the 24-hour gukbap spot in Hwajeong-dong.