# Gwangjin Japanese restaurant solo bar dining: Hekbap Main Branch

- By Yuri A. (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-street-plate/)
- Written Sep 10, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gwangjin, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit provided by the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-street-plate/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-street-plate/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/index.md)

## In short

Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch is a Japanese home-style restaurant near Konkuk University Station in Gwangjin, Seoul. I had the mazemen and fried chicken set, mini udon, and mini okonomiyaki at a bar table with an outside view. Hekbap is an easy everyday stop with plenty of menu choices.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 2F, 127 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 광진구 능동로 127 2층)
- **Distance from station**: 188 m from Exit 3 of Konkuk University Station
- **Parking**: Park at Konkuk University Lotte Department Store and download its app for 2 hours of free parking
- **Parking**: Konkuk University Hospital parking is free for 30 minutes, then ₩500 per 10 minutes
- **Ordered**: Mazemen and fried chicken set — ₩16,400
- **Ordered**: Mini okonomiyaki, 2 pieces — ₩3,000
- **Ordered**: Mini udon — ₩2,500
- **Ordered**: Cider — ₩2,000
- **Coupon**: Get a coupon for 2 pieces of karaage by enabling notifications

*as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026*

## Looking for an everyday Japanese home-style meal near Konkuk University Station

While looking around Konkuk University Station for a well-rounded meal that would be good for an everyday visit, I ended up eating at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch (핵밥 건대본점). I had spotted Hekbap locations here and there before, but apparently this Konkuk University location is the main branch! It was somewhere I would often pass by and wonder about, so I was happy to finally stop in and try it for myself. The menu was varied and the atmosphere was tidy, making it an easy place to visit—and a nice spot to choose whatever suits your cravings that day.

- 2F, 127 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 188 m from Exit 3 of Konkuk University Station
- After parking at Konkuk University Lotte Department Store, download the department store app for 2 hours of free parking
- Konkuk University Hospital parking is free for 30 minutes, then ₩500 per 10 minutes

![Location guide for Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-01-1k0a4-900.webp)

Head up to the second floor and you’ll find the restaurant!

![Second-floor Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-02-1q302-900.webp)

![Interior seating at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-03-nj8sr-900.webp)

![Interior space at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-04-cd0fm-900.webp)

![Variety of seating at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-05-c1t9t-900.webp)

Maybe because it is on the second floor, the interior felt more spacious and relaxed than I expected. There were many kinds of seats, and everything was neatly arranged, so I could take my time over the meal without feeling cramped.

## What is on the menu at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch?

![Menu at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-06-6e0kf-900.webp)

![Japanese menu guide at Hekbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-07-147hx-900.webp)

![Rice bowl and ramen menu at Hekbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-08-1b717-900.webp)

![Curry and katsu menu at Hekbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-09-fpk98-900.webp)

![Soba and udon menu at Hekbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-10-191ih-900.webp)

![Menu guide for Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-11-yztlg-900.webp)

![Variety of Japanese home-style dishes at Hekbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-12-1eog9-900.webp)

As I looked through the menu slowly, there were really more choices than I expected..! 👀 There were all kinds of Japanese dishes, including rice bowls, ramen, curry, katsu, soba, and udon. 🥢 On days when you want rice, you can choose a rice bowl or curry; when you are craving noodles, there is ramen, soba, or udon. It is nice to choose based on what sounds good that day. If you love Japanese food like I do but get choice paralysis when it is time to eat and wonder, “What should I have today?”, I think it would be nice to come in, browse the menu at your own pace, and pick whatever you are craving rather than deciding beforehand! Haha. I looked over the dishes one by one too, and chose my favorite, mazemen, that day. 😋🥢

![Choosing mazemen at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-13-1twns-900.webp)

## Solo dining at a bar table with an outside view

I came alone, so I settled into a bar table with a view outside while I ate.

![Bar table with an outside view](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-14-1d2ti-900.webp)

Being able to look out the window while eating made the view feel wide open and refreshing rather than stuffy~ I really like seats where you can enjoy the scenery outside while you eat, haha.

## Mazemen and fried chicken set with side dishes

![Mazemen and fried chicken set with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-15-18xt8-1200.webp)

- Mazemen and fried chicken set — ₩16,400
- Mini okonomiyaki, 2 pieces — ₩3,000
- Mini udon — ₩2,500
- Cider — ₩2,000
- Enable notifications for a coupon for 2 pieces of karaage (Japanese-style fried chicken)
- There are also coupons for mini udon and soft drinks, plus coupons for local residents, birthdays, military personnel, and police officers

![Ordered dishes and coupon guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-16-3wkq5-900.webp)

I wanted mazemen, but the weather has been getting cooler lately and I really wanted broth, so I ordered mini udon too! Once I ordered, though, it suddenly looked like so much food that I got worried 😓

![Mazemen and mini udon order](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-17-1k09d-900.webp)

My long-awaited mazemen arrived! Mazemen is all about mixing it up, right? Haha. The noodles had a springy texture similar to udon noodles, and they were seasoned just enough, so it was an easy, solid dish overall.

![Mazemen to mix before eating](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-18-1u0t6-900.webp)

The mini okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) was quite filling for something called mini! At a glance, its round shape almost looked like a hamburger steak. But one bite gave me that familiar okonomiyaki flavor..! I think it tasted even better because it was nice and thick. Haha.

![Thick mini okonomiyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-19-eplwl-900.webp)

This was the fried chicken that came with the set. It went nicely alongside the mazemen! Dipping it into the mayonnaise sauce added a sweet, tangy flavor, which I liked.

![Fried chicken with mayonnaise sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap/konkuk-japanese-maze-soba-haekbap-20-9fawv-900.webp)

## An easy place to drop by for an everyday meal

Rather than feeling like a place for only special occasions, it felt like somewhere you could comfortably drop by whenever you want a meal, so I think it would be good for anyone looking for an everyday restaurant near Konkuk University Station. With such a varied menu, it was also a nice place to stop by casually on a day when you are craving Japanese food. 🥢 There were many seating options, the interior was tidy, and the tables were spaced fairly generously, making it comfortable for a meal. It did not feel intimidating for solo dining, and it also had a nice atmosphere for a casual meal with friends or a partner, so I recommend it as an easy everyday favorite!

## Where it is

- Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch (핵밥 건대본점)
- 2F, 127 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 광진구 능동로 127 2층)
- 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

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