# Seongnam Korean restaurant lunch: dakgaejang at Gangnam Gyoja - By Rudam (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-diner-lantern/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Updated Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongnam, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-diner-lantern/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-diner-lantern/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/index.md) ## In short Gangnam Gyoja Bundang Seohyeon Branch is a Korean restaurant in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, with noodle and rice dishes. We shared dakgaejang, bibim guksu, and gyoja mandu for a warm, spicy-sour lunch. Verdict: a satisfying choice for groups with different cravings. ![Lunch at Gangnam Gyoja Bundang Seohyeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-01-16dv6-900.webp) When you are looking for somewhere to have lunch in Seohyeon, Bundang, I think choosing the menu can be the hardest part. Especially when you want something filling without being too heavy, and a place where everyone in a group can pick what they are craving. This time, I visited Gangnam Gyoja Bundang Seohyeon Branch (강남교자 분당서현점), a great lunch spot in Seohyeon-dong. ## Lunch with both noodle and rice dishes to choose from When I think of Gangnam Gyoja, kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) and gyoja mandu (dumplings) come to mind first. But the Bundang Seohyeon Branch has not only noodle dishes but also hearty rice-friendly dishes such as dakgaejang (spicy chicken soup) and seolleongtang (ox-bone soup), so there were quite a few lunch options. ![Menu options at Gangnam Gyoja Bundang Seohyeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-02-1dfjq-900.webp) ![Restaurant with noodle and rice dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-03-10agx-900.webp) That day, we ordered dakgaejang, bibim guksu (spicy mixed noodles), and gyoja mandu. ![Order of dakgaejang, bibim guksu, and gyoja mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-04-1nk5k-900.webp) ![Three dishes ordered for lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-05-k4cgj-900.webp) There were two of us, so we considered ordering just two dishes. But since we had come to Gangnam Gyoja, it would have been a shame to skip the gyoja mandu—so of course we ordered dumplings too, haha. ![Lunch order with added gyoja mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-06-f8zbm-900.webp) ## Dakgaejang with a spicy, warming broth ![Dakgaejang for lunch in Seohyeon-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-07-ch9n3-900.webp) ![Dakgaejang with spicy broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-08-p9gle-900.webp) ![Dakgaejang with chicken and toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-09-bzmw7-900.webp) First, the dakgaejang! Its red broth looked properly spicy from the moment it arrived, and it immediately made me want rice. The broth, simmered with chicken, came generously topped, making it a filling dish all on its own. ![A filling bowl of dakgaejang](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-10-1u4nu-900.webp) The broth was spicy, but not aggressively hot; it also had the deep flavor distinctive to chicken stock, making it perfect with rice mixed in. You know those people who feel they have only had a proper meal at lunch if they eat Korean food with broth? I would recommend the dakgaejang as a Seohyeon-dong lunch for them. It was satisfyingly filling with a bowl of rice, so it would suit an office-worker lunch too. ## Spicy, sour bibim guksu ![Spicy and tangy bibim guksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-11-1evlk-900.webp) While the dakgaejang was warm and spicy, the bibim guksu definitely woke up the appetite! The seasoning coated every strand evenly, and after mixing it up, I loved its spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor. Personally, I get tired of noodles quickly if the seasoning is overly sweet or tastes only of gochujang (Korean chili paste), but the seasoning here was just right to pair with the dumplings, so I kept reaching for more. A bite of dakgaejang followed by a bite of bibim guksu made a surprisingly good rotation between a warm dish and a cool, spicy one. ![Dakgaejang and bibim guksu combination](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-12-e18ji-900.webp) If you are visiting with two or more people, rather than ordering the same dish each, it might be nice to order one brothy dish and one mixed-noodle dish like this and share them. ## Gyoja mandu on the side at Gangnam Gyoja ![Gangnam Gyoja gyoja mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-13-1w43r-900.webp) And the gyoja mandu I had been looking forward to most! As one of Gangnam Gyoja's signature dishes, these were steamed dumplings served in convenient bite-sized pieces. The wrappers were soft rather than overly thick, and they were packed with filling, so the savory flavors of meat and vegetables came through more with every bite. They were delicious on their own, but personally, I recommend having them with the bibim guksu! After the spicy, sour noodles, one mild and moist gyoja mandu made the balance of flavors feel just right. ![Gyoja mandu served with bibim guksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-14-1pbas-1200.webp) A plate of gyoja mandu also works well as a side to share among several people, so I think this is a nice menu lineup for anyone looking for a Seohyeon-dong lunch gathering spot. Overall, I liked that Gangnam Gyoja Bundang Seohyeon Branch had more varied meal options than I expected from its image as a kalguksu specialist. ![A selection of varied meal options](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-15-5y867-900.webp) From lighter noodle dishes like kalguksu and guksu to a hearty dish like dakgaejang, plus gyoja mandu that is easy to share, this is a convenient place to choose from even when the people you are with have different tastes! Most of all, I liked that we could leave feeling comfortably full without the meal being too heavy. If you are looking for an office-worker lunch in Seohyeon, craving noodles and dumplings, or seeking somewhere relaxed to eat with your parents, Gangnam Gyoja Bundang Seohyeon Branch could be worth a visit. ![Dakgaejang, bibim guksu, and gyoja mandu combination](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu-16-nwvxh-900.webp) If you visit as we did, I also recommend the dakgaejang + bibim guksu + gyoja mandu combination! From spicy broth to spicy-sour noodles and moist dumplings, it let us enjoy everything at once, and we were very happy with the pairing. ## Where it is - Gangnam Gyoja Bundang Seohyeon Branch (강남교자 분당서현점) - 208, Dadu Plaza, 10 Seohyeon-ro 210beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 성남시 분당구 서현로210번길 10 다두프라자 208호 - 37.3864019, 127.1248263 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B0%95%EB%82%A8%EA%B5%90%EC%9E%90%20%EB%B6%84%EB%8B%B9%EC%84%9C%ED%98%84%EC%A0%90/@37.3864019,127.1248263,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-diner-lantern/seohyeon-gangnamkyoja-dakgaejang-bibimguksu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt