Pangyo Station Korean restaurant, brassware hotpot for two: Useum

What kind of restaurant is Useum Pangyo Branch?

A 2-minute walk from Pangyo Station, this is a place that opens your day with a hearty bowl of gomtang (bone broth soup) at lunch, then transforms into a private Korean beef suyuk (boiled beef) restaurant as the lights dim in the evening!

There's also Useum Gwanghwamun and Useum Nonhyeon, but today I'm introducing the Pangyo Station spot — 'Useum Pangyo Branch.' Built on 38 years of expertise in sourcing ingredients, this restaurant brings ingredients straight from their origin and a natural broth simmered for over 8 hours, carrying on the hand-made taste of a third-generation kitchen. This is my firsthand review of experiencing that deep, rich broth flavor without a trace of MSG. Please read to the end of my Useum Pangyo review.

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Useum Pangyo Branch location and opening hours

Useum Pangyo Branch is at 31 Daewangpangyo-ro 606beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 1F, 159m from Exit 1 of Pangyo Station (Sinbundang and Gyeonggang lines). To get there, just cross the crosswalk in front of Exit 1 — it's right there, next to Paik's Coffee.

• Phone: 031-706-2956
• Hours (open daily, no break time): Sun 10:00-22:00 (last order 21:00) / Mon-Fri 11:00-23:00 (last order 22:00) / Sat 10:00-22:00 (last order 21:00)
• Alcohol/corkage: no restrictions on alcohol, corkage allowed (paid, ₩20,000 per bottle, no limit on bottles)
• Seating/space: private rooms for 3-23 people, group seating for 5-30 people
• Amenities: group dining, takeout, delivery, reservations, Wi-Fi, separate men's/women's restrooms, high chairs

Parking at Useum Pangyo Branch

• Use floors 2-7 of the same building
• Naver reservation guests: 2 hours free
• Walk-in guests: 1 hour free
• 1 car supported per 4 guests

The exterior and main hall atmosphere

Located near Pangyo Station, Useum Pangyo Branch first catches your eye with its wide glass-walled exterior. A banner announcing a completed renovation and a fresh new look was hanging outside. Even people who've visited before should be able to enjoy a new experience. The outdoor terrace space extends right along the front of the restaurant, so it stands out even if you're just walking by.

Inside, wood-toned tables and chairs create a comfortable atmosphere in a spacious main hall. The high ceilings keep it from feeling cramped, and the good natural light makes a daytime visit feel especially bright and cozy. Each table has a tablet ordering system, which made ordering easy and convenient.

Every table also comes set with tissues and seasonings like perilla seed powder.

Private rooms for groups

The separate private rooms are fully closed off from neighboring tables by curtains, making for a great private dining space. The soft lighting and lattice-patterned window frames gave off a hanok-like yet upscale feeling — perfect for a family gathering, bringing your parents, or a group dinner. Also a great option for anyone looking for a private-room restaurant in Pangyo.

Outdoor terrace seats

On one side of the restaurant, the glass-enclosed outdoor terrace seating also had great atmosphere. It's a space where you can relax and enjoy your meal while looking out over the Pangyo Station area, so a visit on a nice day could make for a really special meal. Useum Pangyo's atmosphere was so good it made me want to check out Useum Gwanghwamun and Useum Nonhyeon too.

Useum Pangyo Branch menu and prices

Hotpots and beef suyuk (boiled beef)

• Eobokjaengban ₩78,000 — North Korean-style hotpot with vegetables and boiled beef
• Gogani-suji hotpot ₩45,000 *ordered — gogani (cartilage), suji (beef tendon), a milky broth, and mushrooms
• Korean beef bulgogi hotpot ₩45,000 — Korean beef bulgogi seasoned with vegetables and fruit
• Haejang (hangover) hotpot ₩37,000 — vegetables and meat simmered in a spicy chili paste broth
• Mandu (dumpling) hotpot ₩35,000
• Korean beef ox tail mixed suyuk ₩85,000 — Korean beef ox tail, gogani-suji, and other cuts
• Half-and-half suyuk ₩55,000 — gogani-suji and various cuts of boiled beef
• Korean beef suyuk ₩43,000 — boiled beef, various cuts
• Gogani-suji suyuk ₩52,000

Braised dishes, stir-fries, yukhoe (beef tartare) and jeon (pancakes)

• Soy-braised galbi-jjim ₩56,000 — fruit-seasoned, soy sauce-based braised short ribs
• Spicy galbi-jjim ₩58,000 — house-made spicy braised short ribs, udon noodle add-on recommended
• Spicy stir-fried ox tail ₩29,000 — Korean beef ox tail stir-fried in a special spicy sauce
• Korean beef 1++ yukhoe ₩27,000 — Korean beef 1++ yukhoe (raw beef tartare) from Majang-dong every morning
• Korean beef 1++ water yukhoe ₩29,000 — sweet and tangy water yukhoe, recommended with soju
• Collagen salad ₩9,000
• Yukjeon (beef pancake) ₩27,000 — thinly sliced beef coated in egg and pan-fried, served with dressed chives
• Mini yukjeon (lunch) ₩8,000 — same as yukjeon, lunch-sized portion
• Crispy cheese potato pancake ₩18,000 — shredded potato pan-fried crispy and topped with cheese
• Spicy chive pancake ₩18,000 — a combination of hot peppers and chives
• Kimchi pancake ₩18,000 — finely chopped kimchi pan-fried until crispy

Gomtang (beef bone broth), rice meals and dessert

• Clear gomtang ₩13,000 — a clean bone broth soup with boiled meat and vegetables
• Milky gomtang ₩13,000 — savory soup simmered from Korean beef ox bone and head bone
• Haejang gomtang ₩14,000 — clear broth mixed with chili paste for a spicy kick
• Gogani-suji tang ₩19,000 — savory soup with a milky seolleongtang-style broth and gogani
• Tteok-manduguk (rice cake and dumpling soup) ₩13,000 — a bone broth soup with rice cakes and dumplings
• Ttukbaegi bulgogi ₩16,000 — Korean beef bulgogi seasoned with various fruits
• Yukhoe bibimbap ₩14,000 — mixed rice with Majang-dong Korean beef 1++ yukhoe and water dropwort
• Tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patty) ₩12,000 — grilled minced meat patty in a sweet sauce
• Jeonbyeong (crispy rice pancake) ₩12,000 — a crispy pancake filled with kimchi
• Wang mandu (large dumplings) ₩7,000 — large dumplings filled with meat and vegetables
• Frozen persimmon dessert ₩13,000 — a dessert made from ripened, frozen persimmon
• Nurungji and Häagen-Dazs ₩18,000 — house-fried scorched rice paired with Häagen-Dazs ice cream

The 45,000 won gogani-suji hotpot, set for two

We ordered the gogani-suji hotpot for ₩45,000 — gogani, suji, milky broth, and mushrooms — for a total of ₩45,000 for two. I was impressed the moment the food arrived. The table setup was exactly my style — the hotpot, side dishes, small plates, and spoons all neatly arranged.

What the brassware side dishes were like

All the side dish bowls were made of yugi (traditional Korean brassware), which gave the whole meal a premium first impression. I really appreciated that they weren't plastic bowls, haha. Serving healthy food in healthy dishware felt like the perfect finishing touch. Braised potatoes, dried radish strips, napa cabbage kimchi, cubed radish kimchi, roasted seaweed, and soy sauce were all arranged neatly and beautifully. My expectations were already rising before the main dish even arrived.

How did the gogani-suji hotpot taste?

In a word, the gogani-suji hotpot is health food itself! Even though this is eating out, it's actually the kind of dish that's harder to make at home — it takes so much effort. But eating the gogani-suji hotpot at Useum Pangyo Branch, a favorite spot near Pangyo Station, really felt like eating proper health food, and like being taken care of. The seasoning wasn't heavy at all, so it paired really well with the side dishes.

The gogani, suji, milky broth, and the mushrooms and water dropwort piled on top felt clean, with nothing unnecessary about it! They told us it's a natural broth made without MSG, and honestly, it really tasted like it! You have to try it to understand, haha.

The portion was plenty for two, and because the meat used was Korean beef, you could really taste the nutty flavor and tender texture.

Because it's Korean beef, the meat was really, really tender and melted in your mouth. It wasn't chewy at all! The seasoning was also mild and not too strong, which I actually liked even more.

I was so satisfied with Useum Pangyo Branch! Now I'm even curious about the other locations, Useum Gwanghwamun and Useum Nonhyeon. I'd recommend this place to anyone focused on eating healthy, or anyone craving a nourishing meal.

Is Useum Pangyo Branch worth a visit?

• A 2-minute walk from Exit 1 of Pangyo Station
• 38 years of expertise in ingredient sourcing, using only ingredients bought directly from producers
• Natural broth simmered over 8 hours, no MSG added
• Consistent flavor carried on through three generations of hand-made cooking
• Wide main hall, curtained private rooms, and outdoor terrace for varied seating options
• Private rooms fit 3 to 23 people, group seating fits 5 to 30 people
• Side dishes served in brassware for a more formal feel
• Main dishes like the gogani-suji hotpot use Korean beef for a nutty, tender texture
• Mild seasoning that isn't heavy, closer to health food

Useum Pangyo Branch is a restaurant I'd recommend for a Korean lunch, a group dinner, or a gathering near Pangyo Station.