# Cube steak rice bowl set with extra fried chicken: Hekbap Konkuk Main - By Jina M. (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-small-restaurants/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangjin, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-small-restaurants/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-small-restaurants/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/index.md) ## In short Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch is a Japanese-style rice bowl and set meal restaurant on the 2nd floor near Konkuk University Station in Gwangjin, Seoul. Ordering the cube steak rice bowl set and adding 5 pieces of fried chicken plus 3 potato croquettes turned into a 7-piece fried chicken feast that got finished without leftovers, and the window-side solo seating made eating alone completely comfortable. If you're near Konkuk looking for a filling rice bowl meal and a good solo dining spot, this is a solid choice. ## Good to know - **Address**: 127 Neungdong-ro, 2nd floor, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Ordered**: Cube steak rice bowl set, 5 pieces fried chicken, 3 potato croquettes - **Set includes**: Mini udon + 2 pieces of fried chicken - **Seating**: Mostly 2-4 person tables, with window-side solo seats available - **Parking**: Konkuk University Hospital lot: 30 min free, then ₩500 per 10 min / Lotte Department Store: 2 hours free with app install *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* I had some errands near Konkuk University and ended up at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch. I was looking for somewhere to eat around Konkuk University Station and this place worked out great — I especially liked that the vibe was totally comfortable for eating alone. Isn't this just about the best view for solo dining? The weather was great too~ ![View of the area near Konkuk University Station from the window seat at Hekbap Konkuk Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-01-f1c6f-900.webp) ![Window seat view on a nice weather day](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-02-1l9kn-900.webp) ## The vibe: window-side solo seating The inside was neatly arranged mostly with 2-person and 4-person tables, and along the window side there were also seats set up nicely for eating alone. Maybe that's why it actually felt quite comfortable to visit for solo dining. I think it'd be a good spot for anyone looking for a place to eat alone near Konkuk. There were actually a lot of other solo diners too. ![Interior of Hekbap Konkuk Main Branch, arranged with 2- and 4-person tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-03-wrmz4-900.webp) ![Solo seating along the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-04-1pe2t-900.webp) ## How the cube steak rice bowl set turned into 7 pieces of fried chicken I ordered three items total that day. First, I ordered the cube steak rice bowl set (큐브스테이크덮밥정식). The set comes with mini udon and 2 pieces of fried chicken, but I didn't realize fried chicken was already included when I ordered, so I separately ordered 5 more pieces of fried chicken on top. Turns out I ended up with a whopping 7 pieces of fried chicken. Still, it was so good I finished every last piece haha. ![Cube steak rice bowl set with the extra fried chicken on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-05-1k26b-1200.webp) The cube steak rice bowl had meat that wasn't tough at all — nicely soft, and great eaten together with the rice. On the first bite, the savory flavor of the meat comes through first, and the sauce blends naturally with the rice so you just keep scooping up spoonful after spoonful. It was really tender and had so much meat, I was happy. ![Rice bowl topped with tender cube steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-06-1br0g-900.webp) Half meat, half rice — the meat was big and generous. The seasoning wasn't too salty and it was really delicious. ![Cube steak rice bowl with equal parts meat and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-07-yr23k-900.webp) ![A spoonful of the cube steak rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-08-83dvo-900.webp) ### The mini udon that comes with the set The mini udon that came with it had a warm, clean broth that paired well with the rice bowl. It wasn't an intense or heavy flavor, more of an easy, comfortable udon, so taking a spoonful of broth here and there felt like a palate reset. I expected the noodles to be soggy, but they were surprisingly chewy — that stuck with me. ![Mini udon that comes with the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-09-1b230-900.webp) ### 5 extra pieces of fried chicken, result: a fried chicken party I also separately ordered a 5-piece fried chicken, which combined with the pieces already in the set made for a bigger feast than I expected. The outside was crispy fried while the inside stayed moist and tender, so it was tasty even on its own, and especially good eaten warm when the savory flavor of the fry really came through. It unexpectedly turned into a fried chicken party, but in the end it was a good call. ![Plate of crispy fried chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-10-vpf90-900.webp) Try it with the vegetables that come with the set. Eating them together was delicious. ![Vegetables served alongside the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-11-1c9d4-900.webp) ![Fried chicken eaten together with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-12-kxk83-900.webp) ### 3 potato croquettes Lastly, I also ordered a 3-piece potato croquette. The outside was crispy while the inside kept that fluffy potato texture alive, giving it a charm different from the fried chicken. The clean, savory taste of the potato came through, making it a great side to eat alongside everything else. ![Side of 3 potato croquettes](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-13-1sfhu-900.webp) ![Cross-section of a fluffy-inside potato croquette](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-14-1thf0-900.webp) ## What made it good for eating alone Overall the menu had a lot of variety so it made for a filling meal, and what I liked most was being able to eat comfortably even visiting alone. Having window-side solo seats especially meant I could enjoy eating alone without feeling any self-consciousness. Isn't the apron hanger just so cute? haha ![Apron hanger set up at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-15-19044-900.webp) Eating alone at Hekbap on a nice-weather day felt like pure luck. Both the main dish and the sides were delicious, and there's such a variety of menu items I want to try them all one by one. ![Solo dining spread enjoyed at the window seat at Hekbap Konkuk Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-16-1a2gq-900.webp) If you're near Konkuk looking for a rice bowl or a simple but filling meal, Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch is worth a visit as one of the go-to spots near Konkuk University Station. ## Parking info near Konkuk University Station Here's some good parking info to know ahead of time. Using the Konkuk University Hospital lot gets you 30 minutes free, then ₩500 per 10 minutes after that. Also, if you park at Lotte Department Store and install their app, you can get 2 hours free — worth knowing if you need parking. ![Second-floor entrance of the building where Hekbap Konkuk Main Branch is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-17-10znc-900.webp) ![Exterior view of Hekbap Konkuk Main Branch near Konkuk University Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo-18-iqtdz-900.webp) ## Where it is - Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch (핵밥 건대본점) - 127 Neungdong-ro, 2nd floor, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 광진구 능동로 127 2층 - 37.5422709, 127.0714384 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%B5%EB%B0%A5%20%EA%B1%B4%EB%8C%80%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5422709,127.0714384,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-small-restaurants/haekbap-konkuk-cube-steak-donburi-solo/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt