# Sinbang-dong, Cheonan jjamppong restaurant for the spice-shy: Bultina - By Jaeha (https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-noodle-alley/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheonan, Chungnam - Sponsored: This post was written after a meal provided by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-noodle-alley/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@incheon-noodle-alley/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/index.md) ## In short Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch is a cockle jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) restaurant on the first floor of the Woori Bank building in Sinbang-dong, Cheonan. A spice-shy diner was talked into ordering the level 3 cockle jjamppong (11,000 won) with jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles, 8,000 won) and a small sweet and sour pork (17,000 won), and found level 3 more manageable than expected, with a rich broth and generous cockles and seafood. Between the old-style jjajangmyeon and the crispy sweet and sour pork, Bultina makes an easy lunch that suits almost everyone. ## Good to know - **Cockle jjamppong (level 3)**: 11,000 won - **Jjajangmyeon**: 8,000 won - **Sweet and sour pork (small)**: 17,000 won - **Spice levels**: Level 1 mild / Level 2 hot / Level 3 fiery / Level 4 insanely spicy - **Location**: 1F of the Woori Bank building, Sinbang-dong, Cheonan (Ilsong Building, 285 Seobu-daero, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan, Chungnam) - **Parking**: Dedicated lot behind the building; free, 300 spaces from ground level to B3 - **Freebie**: 4 fried dumplings or 1 drink for a Naver receipt review - **House policy**: Ingredients delivered and used the same day; closes once they run out *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* ![A bowl of cockle jjamppong at Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-01-743bb-900.webp) ![Lunch spread at Bultina in Sinbang-dong, Cheonan](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-02-jltlg-1200.webp) Hi, it's Bulkkun. Today I was craving something spicy for lunch, so I headed to a place in Sinbang-dong I'd been wanting to try for a while. I finally made it — Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch! ## Where is Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch, and where do you park? > Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch ![Exterior of Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch on the first floor of the Woori Bank building in Sinbang-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-03-1zklb-900.webp) This Sinbang-dong jjamppong spot sits on the first floor of the Woori Bank building. There's a dedicated parking lot behind the building, and beyond that, a free lot with 300 spaces from ground level down to B3. ![Photo of cockle jjamppong displayed at the entrance of Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-04-hktxo-900.webp) ![Storefront entrance with a promotional photo of spicy cockle jjamppong](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-05-167hc-900.webp) Right at the entrance you're greeted with photos of jjamppong that look seriously spicy — and packed with cockles. ## Inside the Cheonan restaurant > Interior ![Clean white-toned interior of Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-06-1givz-900.webp) ![Restaurant seating area busy with lunchtime customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-07-1040y-900.webp) ![Restaurant wall covered with food photos](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-08-8j9j9-900.webp) Inside is clean and bright with a white-toned decor. It was around lunchtime and pretty packed. The walls are covered in food photos, which made deciding what to order surprisingly hard, haha. ## Menu, spice levels and what we ordered > Menu ![Menu board at Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-09-6jizb-900.webp) ![Menu sign showing spice levels 1 through 4](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-10-c6eot-900.webp) Here's the menu — the signature cockle jjamppong, cockle jjamppong rice, jjajangmyeon, sweet and sour pork, and fried dumplings. What's unique is you can pick your spice level: level 1 is basic spicy, level 2 is hot, level 3 is fiery, and level 4 is insanely spicy, lol. I'm a total spice wimp so I usually can't handle much, but this time I was forced into level 3, gulp. - Cockle jjamppong, level 3 - ₩11,000 - Jjajangmyeon - ₩8,000 - Sweet and sour pork (small) - ₩17,000 That's what we ordered. If you leave a Naver receipt review, you get 4 fried dumplings or a drink on the house. > You're only eating true Bultina cockle jjamppong once you've finished the noodles and mixed rice into the broth They use ingredients delivered that same day and follow a same-day-use policy — once ingredients run out, they close for the day. Bultina cockle jjamppong is made to order — the noodles are pulled and cooked fresh after you order, so it takes a bit of time. No reused ingredients, absolutely not. ![Cockle jjamppong and jjajangmyeon served on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-11-koa8y-900.webp) ![Level 3 cockle jjamppong with red broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-12-1n7sn-900.webp) ![A bowl of old-style jjajangmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-13-1esz8-900.webp) After a short wait, the cockle jjamppong and jjajangmyeon arrived first. The jjamppong broth looked bright red and genuinely intimidating. The jjajangmyeon, meanwhile, had that old-school jjajang style. ## Jjajangmyeon in the old-school style ![Close-up of jjajangmyeon before mixing](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-14-hnhy0-900.webp) ![Close-up of noodles mixed with jjajang sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-15-1xce7-900.webp) ![Jjajangmyeon noodles lifted with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-16-15dm2-m-900.webp) It really was the old-fashioned jjajangmyeon style like it looked at first glance — slightly nutty with a touch of sweetness. It wasn't too heavy, which suited me perfectly. ## How hot is level 3 cockle jjamppong for a spice-shy eater? ![Close-up of level 3 cockle jjamppong packed with cockles](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-17-1q7o4-900.webp) ![Jjamppong broth and seafood toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-18-s7pdn-900.webp) ![Cockle jjamppong noodles lifted with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-19-10942-900.webp) Honestly, I thought level 3 would be totally unbearable. But it turned out more manageable than I expected. Maybe my spice tolerance has crept up lately, lol. It was hot but the broth was rich and satisfying — I almost wish I'd tried level 4! There were plenty of cockles and seafood too, so it felt like a really hearty bowl. ## Sweet and sour pork, small, 17,000 won ![A plate of small sweet and sour pork at Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-20-g5tft-900.webp) ![Close-up of crispy sweet and sour pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-21-banqm-900.webp) ![A piece of sweet and sour pork dipped in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy-22-15yp2-900.webp) You can't skip sweet and sour pork at a Chinese restaurant. It was crispy and had that perfect sweet-and-sour tang — really delicious. Another great meal today. ## Is Bultina worth a lunch stop in Cheonan? Today I tried the fiery cockle jjamppong, jjajangmyeon, and sweet and sour pork at this Sinbang-dong, Cheonan jjamppong restaurant. The jjamppong loaded with cockles had a surprisingly refreshing flavor, and everything else was easy to enjoy too, no matter your taste. If you're craving Chinese food around lunchtime, this place is worth a visit, haha. ## Where it is - Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch (불티나꼬막짬뽕 신방점) - 285 Seobu-daero, Ilsong Building, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea - 충청남도 천안시 동남구 서부대로 285 일송빌딩 - 36.7932836, 127.1283877 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B6%88%ED%8B%B0%EB%82%98%EA%BC%AC%EB%A7%89%EC%A7%AC%EB%BD%95%20%EC%8B%A0%EB%B0%A9%EC%A0%90/@36.7932836,127.1283877,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-noodle-alley/bultina-kkomak-jjamppong-sinbang-spicy/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt