Gimpo Korean restaurant with cheonggukjang set for two: Bomseol Gimpo

What is Bomseol Gimpo (formerly Hansik Gonggan On) like?

Hansik Gonggan On (한식공간 온) is a hanjeongsik (Korean full-course set meal) restaurant on Geomdan-ro in Gimpo, right next to Positive Space 566 Bakery. It has since been renamed "Bomseol" (봄설)! Lately I've been craving gentle, healthy Korean food over spicy, heavy stuff, so I paid a visit :)

The whole table felt clean and neat, and I was really happy with it.

There were lots of tasty dishes that combine a Korean cuisine master's know-how with fresh seasonal ingredients.

Waiting area and seating at Bomseol Gimpo: good for family gatherings?

There's a waiting area right to the right of the entrance, and with group seating and private rooms, it's good for family gatherings or company dinners. I went late on a weekday lunch, so I got in right away without waiting.

A staff member in a suit greeted me warmly as soon as I walked in, which put me in a good mood. Each seat is divided by partitions, so even the lobby seats felt private, and I could eat comfortably.

They also sell sesame oil, perilla oil, dried barley gulbi (salted corvina) and other food items.

There are big-window seats too. The road right outside is quiet, so the mood was relaxed, and with the trees, the window view in the daytime was lovely.

Every seat was neatly set, so it really felt like being treated to a proper meal. Scissors, tongs and ladles were already laid out, which was a thoughtful touch. :)

Bomseol Gimpo menu: how many servings does a set meal need?

The set meals (hansang) require a minimum of 2 servings, and I ordered the health set for two. Good to know before you visit :)

Besides the health set I ordered, there are sets by party size, like the Gahwamansaseong set, the Mansumugang set and the Dragon King Seafood set, so there's plenty of choice. There were also single dishes such as Geumsil gulbi (dried barley-corvina) and braised pollack (kodari), plus charcoal grill dishes and rice meals.

What's in the self-serve corner?

The self-serve corner has extra side dishes, spare bowls, and kids' spoons and tableware. The kids' bowls are kept inside a sterilizer, so you can feel the care for children.

If you need an extra bowl while eating, just grab one from the self-serve corner. :)

The set already comes with lots of side dishes and mains, yet the self-serve corner has a good variety too, so it felt like even better value.

The bibimbap (mixed rice) ingredients are great for mixing with rice, but every side dish was tasty enough to eat on its own, too.

There was also kimchi jjim (braised kimchi), tangy and a little spicy, perfect on top of rice. :)

What comes in the health set for two, and how does it taste?

The health set for two comes with basic side dishes like salad, lettuce wraps, japchae (glass noodle stir-fry), fried eggplant and braised fish, plus cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew). Each came out neatly, and I liked that nothing was too salty overall.

The most memorable dish: cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew)

The cheonggukjang that came with the health set was personally the most memorable. The smell wasn't too strong, yet the nutty depth was fully there, so cheonggukjang lovers will be satisfied. Eaten with the side dishes, it felt like a properly healthy meal.

These days, spicy food often leaves my stomach feeling heavy, right? But after a meal at Hansik Gonggan On, I felt less weighed down. It was homestyle Korean food. :)

Is adding stone pot rice worth it?

I added stone pot rice (dolsotbap) to the health set and I'm glad I did, haha. The rice was really good, and I could have sungnyung (scorched rice tea) at the end too.

Braised fish that won over a non-fish eater

Honestly, I don't usually go for fish dishes, but the braised fish in the health set was really good! No fishy smell, nutty, and the seasoning wasn't too spicy or harsh.

Besides the namul (seasoned vegetables), there were fried dishes and salad, which made the meal feel even fuller. I'd thought hanjeongsik was all side dishes, but having fried items in between kept it from getting boring. Overall the food isn't overly strong and has a clean, mild style, so I think it would be good to bring older relatives too :)

Is Bomseol Gimpo worth going back to?

I heard they recently launched a mountain-sized beef bulgogi (sanDeomi so bulgogi). People say it's delicious, so I plan to go back for it.

If you're looking for a good restaurant in Gimpo and like clean, neat Korean food, I think you'll be satisfied. It's a place I'd return to when I want a healthy yet filling meal.