# Suwon gyudon restaurant, spicy orange sauce set: Gyudongjip Ajou - By Haesol (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-takeout-slip/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Suwon, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This is a sponsored post — I was provided a meal by the restaurant and wrote this review honestly after visiting in person. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-takeout-slip/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-takeout-slip/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/index.md) ## In short Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch is a Japanese rice bowl restaurant near the Ajou University intersection in Suwon, Gyeonggi. The gyudon set brings a beef rice bowl piled with smoky, flame-kissed beef plus mini soba noodles and karaage, and the spicy orange sauce served alongside keeps every bite from feeling heavy. For a filling lunch near Ajou University, Gyudongjip is worth going back to. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F, 23 Ajou-ro 47beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi, near the Ajou University intersection - **What we ordered**: Gyudon set (gyudon + mini soba noodles + karaage) - **Menu**: Gyudon, char siu don, yukhoe (raw beef) don, curry and other rice bowls, plus sides - **Side dishes**: Kimchi and pickled radish, self-serve - **Waiting**: Waiting list at the entrance *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* ※ This is a sponsored post — I was provided a meal by the restaurant and wrote this review honestly after visiting in person. Today I went to Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch, a great spot for lunch near Ajou University. I usually love gyudon (beef rice bowl), so I stopped by, and I was really satisfied — the portions were generous and the meat was piled on thick. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a lunch spot near Ajou University! ![Photo from a visit to Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-01-8rq2z-900.webp) ![Exterior of Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch near Ajou University](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-02-1qsmf-900.webp) ![Entrance of Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-03-v3vu9-900.webp) ## Where is Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch, and is there a wait? Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch sits right near the Ajou University intersection, making it perfect for a meal near the school or the hospital. At lunchtime it was packed with both students and office workers. Seeing a dedicated waiting list already set up made it clear this place is already known as a go-to lunch spot near Ajou University. ![Exterior of Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch near the Ajou University intersection](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-04-yvvv6-900.webp) ![Waiting list at Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-05-15u3j-900.webp) > A good restaurant is one people find and flock to on their own, I guess. ## What does the inside of Gyudongjip feel like? The interior of Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch had a clean Japanese home-style feel, and the tables were spaced comfortably for eating. Notes left by customers were stuck on the wall, which gave the place a warm, friendly atmosphere. ![Interior of Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch with a Japanese home-style feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-06-yl3e9-900.webp) ![Wall covered with customer notes at Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-07-1nl1f-900.webp) ## Gyudongjip menu: gyudon, char siu don, yukhoe don and curry Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch has a wide range beyond its signature gyudon — char siu don, yukhoe don (raw beef rice bowl), and curry — so there was plenty to choose from depending on my mood. There were lots of side dishes too, good for ordering alongside a main. I wanted to try the curry next time. ![Menu board at Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-08-4m0we-900.webp) ![Menu board listing gyudon, char siu don, and yukhoe don](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-09-159q7-900.webp) ![Side dish menu display at Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-10-1314v-900.webp) ### Side dishes: self-serve kimchi and pickled radish Kimchi and pickled radish were set out on the table, and I liked that you could help yourself to as much as you wanted. The little decorative pieces around the restaurant were cute too, fun to look at while waiting. ![Kimchi and pickled radish set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-11-mbq83-900.webp) ![Plate of basic side dishes at Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-12-143v7-900.webp) ![Small decorative items placed around the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-13-92jbh-900.webp) ## What we ordered: the gyudon set I ordered the gyudon set piled high with thick cuts of meat. It came with mini soba noodles and karaage too, making it a really hearty meal. It looked so good my mouth was watering just from the visuals. 🤤 ![Full spread of the gyudon set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-14-1z0mj-900.webp) ### Heaps of beef with the spicy orange sauce What I liked most was the amount of meat. It had a subtle charred, smoky flavor and was piled on generously, seasoned just right to eat with rice bite after bite. I also tried it with the orange sauce that came alongside, and the slight spiciness cut through the richness and brought out even more flavor. Personally, I'd really recommend eating it with this sauce. 🌶️ ![Gyudon piled high with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-15-16t68-900.webp) ![Orange sauce served alongside the gyudon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-16-r4abv-900.webp) ![A bite of gyudon with the sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-17-d1y4n-900.webp) ![Close-up of the smoky, charred gyudon beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-18-ifc95-900.webp) > Thanks to the spicy sauce, I never got tired of it, all the way to the last bite. ### Are the mini soba and karaage any good? The soba noodles that came with it were light and clean, pairing well with the gyudon, and the karaage was crispy outside and juicy inside — a side dish, but a high-satisfaction one. The combination of main and sides left nothing lacking for a full meal. Being way too full was a sign of just how satisfied I was. ## Final verdict on Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch If you want a hearty meal near Ajou University, Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch is more than satisfying. - Gyudon loaded with meat - A unique flavor from the spicy orange sauce - A hearty combo with soba and karaage - A clean space with a friendly vibe I'd recommend this for students, office worker lunches, meals with friends, or even a date spot near Ajou University. Next time I want to try the char siu don or the curry. 😊 I'm curious how good the other menu items must be too. Definitely recommend a revisit. ![Signature photo of the gyudon set at Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch-19-1pvu8-1200.webp) ## Where it is - Gyudongjip Ajou University Branch (규동집 아주대점) - 1F, 23 Ajou-ro 47beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi, South Korea - 경기도 수원시 팔달구 아주로47번길 23 1층 규동집 - 37.2790222, 127.0422508 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B7%9C%EB%8F%99%EC%A7%91%20%EC%95%84%EC%A3%BC%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.2790222,127.0422508,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-takeout-slip/gyudongjip-ajou-spicy-orange-sauce-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt