# Gimpo pho restaurant for hangover-ready broth: Kkua - By Dabin (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-cup-diary/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gimpo, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-cup-diary/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-cup-diary/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/index.md) ## In short Kkua Gimpo Janggi Branch is a Vietnamese pho restaurant in Gimpo, Gyeonggi, about 4 minutes on foot from Janggi Station. I tried beef brisket and bean sprout pho, level 0.5 spicy fire-grilled pho, and nem for 11,000–13,000 won. Verdict: a place I want to revisit for a clean, refreshing bowl of pho. ## Good to know - **Location**: About a 4-minute walk from Janggi Station - **Parking**: Available in front of the shop or in the lot beside it; use nearby public or private lots if full - **Beef brisket and bean sprout pho**: ₩11,000 - **Spicy fire-grilled pho**: ₩13,000 - **Nem**: ₩3,000 - **Hours**: 11:00–21:00 - **Break time**: 15:00–16:30, except Saturday and Sunday - **Last order**: 20:30 - **Regular closing day**: Every Tuesday *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* ![Pho spread at Kkua Gimpo Janggi Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-01-u7f0u-966.webp) ![Food spread at a pho restaurant near Janggi Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-02-bjmxt-966.webp) ## Pho near Janggi Station for days when you feel run-down A few days ago, I had no appetite and felt a little run-down, so I thought I needed a meaty broth. That sent me looking for a pho place near Janggi Station where I could have a refreshing yet rich bowl. This was Kkua Gimpo Janggi Branch, about a 4-minute walk from Janggi Station. If you drive, you can park in front of the restaurant or in the lot beside it; if those are full, there are public and private parking lots nearby. ![Exterior and parking information for Kkua Gimpo Janggi Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-03-1c6zl-966.webp) ## The atmosphere and menu at Kkua Gimpo Janggi Branch There is a menu posted out front so you can see what is available. I was tempted by the giant rib pho, but it sells out often, so you need to visit early to get it. ![Menu information posted outside Kkua Gimpo Janggi Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-04-1fhhz-966.webp) The interior has a little of the atmosphere of a local Vietnamese restaurant. There is also a faint scent of spices, which somehow makes it feel like you are traveling. ![Interior with a local Vietnamese restaurant atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-05-ejz2o-966.webp) I came in excited to try some good pho. Ingredients and sauces were displayed on one side, which caught my eye. ![Ingredients and sauces displayed in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-06-hvjte-966.webp) ![Ingredient display area inside the pho restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-07-12v8q-966.webp) ## Ordering beef brisket pho and spicy fire-grilled pho We looked at the menu and immediately ordered one beef brisket and bean sprout pho (₩11,000). We also ordered spicy fire-grilled pho (₩13,000) and nem (₩3,000), Vietnamese fried spring rolls. ![Order of beef brisket pho and fire-grilled pho](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-08-1tnv3-966.webp) Shortly afterward, the beef brisket and bean sprout pho arrived. You can ask them to leave off the Cheongyang chili peppers. It was topped with finely sliced scallions and plenty of beef, so it looked wonderfully generous. ![Beef brisket and bean sprout pho topped with scallions and beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-09-b3vaj-966.webp) As soon as I tasted the broth, it was cool and clean, with just the faintest spicy kick that really woke up my appetite. I thought it would be great as hangover pho after a night of drinking, too. Then all the other dishes arrived: fire-grilled pho, fried spring rolls, pickled onions, lemon, cilantro, and chopped chilies. ![Fire-grilled pho, nem, and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-10-1t0yb-966.webp) ## The warming fire-grilled aroma of level 0.5 pho First up was the level 0.5 spicy fire-grilled pho. I had level 1 last time, and it felt quite hot, so I ordered level 0.5 this time. It was pleasantly warming and peppery, making it easy to enjoy without feeling overwhelming. ![Level 0.5 spicy fire-grilled pho](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-11-kcbko-966.webp) ![Kkua pho near Janggi Station in Gimpo with refreshing broth and fire-grilled aroma](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-12-6tau8-966.webp) Since it is fire-grilled pho, it comes generously topped with meat carrying that lovely flame-grilled aroma. If you are a meat lover, the extra-meat pho would be a good choice. ## Crispy nem and how to use the sides The nem is great alongside pho near Janggi Station: plump and crispy, with a filling packed with meat and shrimp. It was especially delicious. ![Crispy nem filled with meat and shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-13-1fllw-966.webp) The chilies, onions, cilantro, and lemon all go nicely with the meal. The chopped chilies are minced Vietnamese chilies and are quite spicy, so only dissolve a tiny amount into the broth at a time. ![Chilies, pickled onions, cilantro, and lemon side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-14-1wmp9-966.webp) Eating the meat with bean sprouts and then slurping down the broth made me feel so refreshed inside. It is clean and cooling, so I kept reaching for more. ![Pho with bean sprouts and beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-15-pu9sk-966.webp) The meat on the pho was tender and soft, making it easy to eat lightly. Unlike the fire-grilled pho, the beef brisket version has a cleaner flavor. ![Pho topped with tender beef brisket](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-16-jtqzg-966.webp) The broth itself was very clean, so it even had a bit of that nourishing-food feeling. ![Beef brisket pho with a clean broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-17-16d1f-966.webp) The spicy fire-grilled pho brought together smoky flame-grilled flavor, a peppery kick, and warming heat—it was the kind of combination that simply could not be bad. ![Warming spicy fire-grilled pho with smoky flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-18-7gly9-966.webp) As someone who loves spicy food, I found myself slurping away nonstop. My lips got red, but I just kept slurping. ![A bowl of spicy fire-grilled pho](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-19-ax351-966.webp) Take a crispy bite of nem in between, and the pairing is perfect! The shrimp inside is big and plump, so the texture is great. ![Nem with plump shrimp inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-20-1asjz-966.webp) Add cilantro on top like this, and you get a flavor that rivals Vietnamese pho eaten in Vietnam. ![Vietnamese pho topped with cilantro](https://img.superchart.com/images/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle-21-148np-966.webp) I also like mixing things up, so I added a little hoisin sauce and chili sauce. Then, when you take a sip of that cool broth, an involuntary “ahhh” just comes out. Overall, this was pho near Janggi Station that I enjoyed so much I would like to have it again. If you like pho, I recommend giving it a visit. ## Where it is - Kkua Gimpo Janggi Branch (꾸아 김포장기점) - 102, 1F, 32-33 Gimpohangang 1-ro 97beon-gil, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 김포시 김포한강1로97번길 32-33 1층 102호 - 37.6476698, 126.6706652 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%BE%B8%EC%95%84%20%EA%B9%80%ED%8F%AC%EC%9E%A5%EA%B8%B0%EC%A0%90/@37.6476698,126.6706652,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-cup-diary/gimpo-janggi-pho-spicy-noodle/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt