# Dongtan cockle jjamppong noodle house: spice level 1 vs 2 taste test

- By Jiho Yeon (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-evening-shelf/)
- Written Sep 16, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Hwaseong, Gyeonggi
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-evening-shelf/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-evening-shelf/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/index.md)

## In short

Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Dongtan Namgwangjang Branch is a Chinese restaurant specialising in kkomak (cockle) jjamppong, a spicy seafood noodle soup, right in front of the Namgwangjang public parking lot in Dongtan, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. Craving something spicy after a stressful day, the writer and her boyfriend ordered one level 1 and one level 2 cockle jjamppong to compare the heat: level 1 came out spicier than Shin Ramyun, while level 2 felt like eating Yeopgi tteokbokki without the cheese. At 2pm on a weekday there was no wait at all, and Bultina also has solo seats, so dining alone is easy.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 149 Nojak-ro, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do (Dongtan Namgwangjang)
- **Hours**: 10:40–21:00 (last order 20:20)
- **Parking**: 1 hour free at Namgwangjang public parking lot
- **Waiting**: Sign up at the Catch Table kiosk by the entrance counter or in the Catch Table app
- **Seating**: Tables for two, tables for four, and solo seats
- **Spice levels**: Levels 1 to 4 (level 1 is the mildest)
- **Side dishes**: Pickled radish, raw onion, chunjang (black bean paste) — refills at the self-serve bar
- **With children**: High chairs, kids' spoon and fork, and a children's jajangmyeon

*as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026*

One day in September I was stressed and suddenly craving something intense and spicy. I waited for my boyfriend to get off work and we headed to Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Dongtan Namgwangjang Branch, a jjamppong restaurant near our place. It's right at Dongtan's Namgwangjang, so it was close to both his office and our home.

![Exterior of Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Dongtan Namgwangjang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-01-bh6up-1200.webp)

## Where is Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong in Dongtan, and where do you park?

Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Dongtan Namgwangjang Branch

- 📍 149 Nojak-ro, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- ⏰ 10:40–21:00 (last order 20:20)
- 🅿️ Parking: 1 hour free at Namgwangjang public parking lot

![Entrance of Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong in front of Dongtan Namgwangjang public parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-02-1nwxh-900.webp)

We parked at the Dongtan Namgwangjang public parking lot, and the restaurant was right in front of it. The place was bigger than I expected — honestly surprised me.

![Catch Table waitlist kiosk beside the entrance counter](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-03-y73hp-900.webp)

## How long is the wait at 2pm on a weekday?

If there's a wait, you register at the Catch Table kiosk near the entrance counter or through the Catch Table app. We went on a weekday at 2pm and got seated right away with no waiting at all.

![Spacious dining hall seating at Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Dongtan Namgwangjang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-04-1me81-900.webp)

![Solo seating and 4-top tables arranged for both solo and group dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-05-1enj4-900.webp)

## Solo seats: eating alone at Bultina in Dongtan

Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Dongtan Namgwangjang Branch has a good variety of seating. There are 2-tops and 4-tops for groups, plus dedicated solo seats — perfect for anyone in Dongtan looking to eat alone. If you're searching for a Dongtan jjamppong spot for solo dining, this is worth a visit.

![Pickled radish, onion, and chunjang side dishes set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-06-1rvxj-900.webp)

## Side dishes and the self-serve bar

The side dishes are pickled radish, onion, and chunjang (black bean paste), with refills available at the self-serve bar.

![Plate of pickled radish and onion drizzled with vinegar](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-07-alwtx-900.webp)

I like to drizzle vinegar over pickled radish and onion. My boyfriend's also a vinegar person, so he happily poured it on generously.

![Menu board listing jajangmyeon, tangsuyuk, and fried dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-08-bd2ul-900.webp)

They also serve jajangmyeon (black bean noodles), tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork), and fried dumplings, plus high chairs, kids' cutlery, and a kids' jajangmyeon — good for families with children. Prices are reasonable too, and everything is cooked to order with ingredients prepared in-house by the owner, apparently.

![Sign listing kids' jajangmyeon and other individual menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-09-9m7w7-900.webp)

Extra pickled radish or onion plates, scissors, and disposable aprons are all at the self-serve bar.

![Self-serve bar with extra plates, scissors, and disposable aprons](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-10-laxpw-900.webp)

The Dongtan branch of Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong was also running a receipt review event, which can be redeemed for fried dumplings to soothe a spicy mouth. But today we decided to fully commit to the jjamppong. Dongtan jjamppong, Bultina Kkomak.

![Sign for the receipt review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-11-14g7y-900.webp)

## Cockle jjamppong spice level 1 vs level 2: how hot is each?

My boyfriend ordered level 1, and I, feeling a bit adventurous, ordered level 2. We got one of each of the kkomak jjamppong at Bultina. The deep red broth hit us with a spicy aroma right away. Looking at them, I couldn't tell which was level 1 and which was level 2 — the staff pointed out which was which as they set them on the table.

![Level 1 and level 2 kkomak jjamppong placed side by side](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-12-tb9nf-900.webp)

As someone who regularly eats Buldak Bokkeum Myeon and always adds cheongyang chili to ramyeon, here's how I'd rate the spice:

- Level 1: Deliciously spicy. At first I thought "this is manageable," but the heat builds the more you eat. Spicier than Shin Ramyun.
- Level 2: Spicy from the very first spoonful of broth. About as spicy as yeoptteok (spicy tteokbokki) without the cheese. Great for blowing off stress — but don't order it if you can't handle spice!

* Spice levels go up to 4, with level 1 being the mildest and the heat intensifying with each level.

![Bowl of kkomak jjamppong with deep red broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-13-1crzp-900.webp)

## The noodles, the cockles and the broth

The noodles, vegetables, and toppings were generous. There's also a jjamppong rice option, which apparently comes with a smaller portion of noodles. One sip of the broth and I already wanted to mix it with rice. Next time I visit I'll have to try the jjamppong rice.

![Kkomak jjamppong generously filled with noodles and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-14-1rg40-900.webp)

There were plenty of clams and cockles, with small bits of pork scattered throughout.

![Jjamppong toppings packed with clams and cockles](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-15-96kst-900.webp)

The broth is made with onion, cabbage, cockles, clams, and pork, which probably explains why it's rich yet clean-tasting — I liked that. It was a touch salty though, enough that I felt like I needed to drink a lot of water. The chewiness of the clams and the subtle sweetness of the cockle meat were both quietly delicious.

![Close-up of the kkomak jjamppong broth, spoon lifted](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare/dongtan-jjamppong-spice-levels-compare-16-3ctis-900.webp)

## Level 2 won in the end

My boyfriend, who ordered level 1, slurped his whole bowl down with no trouble. I, who ordered level 2, took on the spice challenge and lost. This Dongtan jjamppong, Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong, is the kind of place to stop by when stress makes you crave something spicy, when the cold weather has you wanting something fiery, or when you just want jjamppong by yourself. I think I'll be thinking about it again soon.

## Where it is

- Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Dongtan Namgwangjang Branch (불티나꼬막짬뽕 동탄남광장점)
- 149 Nojak-ro, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (1st floor, units 107–111)
- 경기도 화성시 동탄구 노작로 149 1층 107, 108, 109, 110, 111호
- 37.2012675, 127.0733128
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B6%88%ED%8B%B0%EB%82%98%EA%BC%AC%EB%A7%89%EC%A7%AC%EB%BD%95%20%EB%8F%99%ED%83%84%EB%82%A8%EA%B4%91%EC%9E%A5%EC%A0%90/@37.2012675,127.0733128,17z

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