# Seongsu army stew date-night dinner with a broth kettle: Songtan - By Seulgi Bang (https://superchart.com/en/@jongno-wooden-tray/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jongno-wooden-tray/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jongno-wooden-tray/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/index.md) ## In short Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch is a budae jjigae (army stew) restaurant near Exit 1 of Seongsu Station in Seongdong, Seoul. After a walk around Seongsu-dong, the writer and her husband had the 2-person budae jjigae with Jin Ramen sari (2,000 won): beef bone broth, plenty of smoky premium ham, unlimited rice and side dishes, and a kettle on the table for pouring in more broth whenever you like. Songtan Jindaegwang suits both a hearty dinner for two and a team dinner. ## Good to know - **Jindaegwang budae jjigae (army stew)**: 13,000 won per person (order for 2, 3 or 4) - **Ramen sari (noodle add-on)**: 2,000 won, served with Jin Ramen noodles - **Assorted sausage**: 9,900 won - **Self-service corner**: Unlimited rice and side dishes - **Broth**: Top up freely from the kettle on your table - **Location**: Exit 1, Seongsu Station, toward Seongsu Shopping Center / 97 Achasan-ro, Room 201, Seongdong-gu, Seoul - **Event**: Free drink or noodle sari for a Naver MyPlace receipt review *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ![Full spread of budae jjigae at Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill-01-1rbl8-900.webp) > Red-toned mood > A Seongsu budae jjigae spot known for its sausage A while back my husband and I went on a date around Seongsu-dong. We wandered the nearby alleys, killed some time looking around, and then headed off to find a good dinner spot. The weather was cool and breezy, so I told him I was craving budae jjigae (army stew), and he mentioned a good place nearby that he'd been to with coworkers. It's the kind of Seongsu spot that works well for a group dinner with colleagues in the evening — and you know how the places office workers keep going back to for team dinners or lunch are always a safe bet. ## Where is Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch, and what is it like inside? ![Exterior of Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch near Exit 1 of Seongsu Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill-02-5rk7e-1200.webp) This Seongsu budae jjigae favorite, Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch, is easy to find — just walk a short way from Exit 1 of Seongsu Station toward Seongsu Shopping Center. ![Tables inside the restaurant with a retro atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill-03-k0xnh-900.webp) We arrived a bit past the lunch/dinner peak, so the place was nice and relaxed inside. The interior had a cozy, slightly retro feel overall — the kind of spot where you can eat without any pressure. The space was also spacious with plenty of tables, which made me think it'd be perfect for an after-work gathering or team dinner. ## Menu and prices at Songtan Jindaegwang ![Menu board listing budae jjigae prices by number of people](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill-04-1t0nz-900.webp) We grabbed a seat, looked over the menu, and ordered right away. Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae only serves one thing — budae jjigae! — and you can choose the 2-person, 3-person, or 4-person portion. Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae is 13,000 won per person, the ramen sari (noodle add-on) is 2,000 won, and the assorted sausage is 9,900 won. Given Seongsu-dong prices these days, it felt reasonably priced. ## Unlimited rice self-service corner and the side dishes ![Self-service corner with unlimited rice refills](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill-05-1iptp-900.webp) One of the best things about this place is the self-service corner where you can grab unlimited rice refills. Budae jjigae is such a rice thief that once you start mixing it into the broth, a whole bowl disappears in no time! The self-service bar is set up so you can grab as much rice as you want without feeling self-conscious about it — I could see big eaters and office workers coming back here often. ![Basic side dishes: pa-kimchi, stir-fried fish cake, and pickled onions](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill-06-1gtsl-900.webp) The basic side dishes were pa-kimchi (green onion kimchi), stir-fried fish cake, and pickled onions — all unlimited refill from the self-service corner. The side dishes were tidy and paired well with the budae jjigae. ## The 2-person budae jjigae: how were the ham and the broth? ![Pot of 2-person budae jjigae before cooking](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill-07-lg9mi-900.webp) The broth is based on beef bone stock, which gives it that deep, rich flavor with a spicy kick. I always think a budae jjigae lives or dies by its ham and broth, and here it wasn't an artificial or overly MSG-heavy flavor — the umami ran deep and genuine. ![Generous portion of premium ham and sausage](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill-08-1pfys-900.webp) As a Seongsu budae jjigae favorite, what satisfied me most was the amount and quality of the ham. It's loaded with premium ham that has a subtle smoky aroma, plus plenty of sausage. None of that heavy, off-putting taste or smell you get from cheap ham — it stayed springy and savory with every bite! ![Budae jjigae broth and ham simmering](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill-09-1oogl-900.webp) The savory, salty flavor from the ham and sausage seeped into the broth, so the longer it simmered, the deeper the broth tasted. ![Broth kettle placed on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill-10-15hbk-900.webp) Whenever the broth reduced down or ran low while we ate, we could freely pour more from the kettle placed on the table — such a nice touch! ## Jin Ramen noodles instead of plain sari, 2,000 won ![Jin Ramen noodles served as the sari add-on](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill-11-ah59m-900.webp) Now, about the ramen sari. At most other budae jjigae places, you usually get generic plain sari noodles for the add-on, right? Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch instead serves actual Jin Ramen noodles as the sari. It's 2,000 won. ![Jin Ramen sari cooked into the budae jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill-12-1a78t-900.webp) If you're a fan of ramen sari, I really recommend paying the extra 2,000 won for the Jin Ramen version! ![A bowl of budae jjigae eaten with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill-13-2ljxp-900.webp) ![Rice and side dishes mixed into the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill-14-wq8c9-900.webp) ## Receipt review event: a free drink or noodle sari The restaurant also runs a Naver receipt review event. If you write a Naver MyPlace receipt review, you get a free drink or noodle sari. If you're visiting, definitely take advantage of this review event too. ![Table at Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill-15-fnnnn-900.webp) If you're on a date in Seongsu-dong and looking for a spicy, filling meal, or searching for a reliable spot nearby for a Seongsu team dinner, this Seongsu budae jjigae favorite, Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch, is well worth a visit. With generous ham, rich broth, unlimited rice, the Jin Ramen sari combo, and the perks from the review event, I'm already planning to come back here with my husband next time I'm craving budae jjigae! ## Where it is - Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch (송탄진대광부대찌개 성수점) - 97 Achasan-ro, 201-ho, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 아차산로 97 201호 - 37.5453252, 127.0553136 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%86%A1%ED%83%84%EC%A7%84%EB%8C%80%EA%B4%91%EB%B6%80%EB%8C%80%EC%B0%8C%EA%B0%9C%20%EC%84%B1%EC%88%98%EC%A0%90/@37.5453252,127.0553136,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@jongno-wooden-tray/seongsu-budae-jjigae-date-dinner-broth-refill/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt