Konkuk weekday date dinner: meat-loaded, beef intestine bowls, Hekbap
In short
Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch is a home-style rice bowl and ramen restaurant on Neungdong-ro near Konkuk University Station in Gwangjin, Seoul, sitting on the second floor between Konkuk University, Sejong University and Common Ground with about 80 seats. On a weekday evening date, the order was the meat-loaded rice bowl set, which came with udon and two pieces of karaage fried chicken, and the Korean beef intestine (daechang) rice bowl, served with clear broth and two honey-soaked rice cakes. If you like beef intestine, take the daechang bowl with wasabi at Hekbap; if you want a sweet-savory bowl, the meat-loaded rice bowl is the one.
Good to know
- Location
- 2nd floor, 127 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
- Seating
- About 80 seats, window seats available
- Parking
- No parking on site. Park at Lotte Department Store Konkuk branch and get 2 hours free when you download the department store app
- How to order
- Self-order and pay at the table; staff bring the food
- What was ordered
- Meat-loaded rice bowl set, Korean beef intestine (daechang) rice bowl
- Set meal includes
- Udon + 2 pieces of karaage fried chicken
- À la carte includes
- Clear broth + 2 honey-soaked rice cakes
- Table condiments
- Black pepper, sansho pepper, shichimi / wasabi, pickled radish and kkakdugi at the self-service corner
as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026
Where is Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch, and can you park?
Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch is a home-style rice bowl and ramen restaurant on the 2nd floor of 127 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. There's no parking on-site, but you can park at Lotte Department Store Konkuk branch and get 2 hours free by downloading the department store's app.
This Konkuk Station restaurant sits right between Konkuk University and Sejong University, making it a great spot for students. It's also close to Common Ground and Star City Mall, so it's convenient if you're looking for somewhere to eat nearby. My boyfriend and I had errands near Konkuk and ended up here for dinner and a date after searching for Konkuk Station restaurants 🩷
Hekbap specializes in home-style rice bowls and ramen, and the Konkuk main branch is located on the 2nd floor.
About 80 seats at Hekbap, with window seats that suit solo diners
The restaurant is spacious and comfortable with around 80 seats. There are also window seats, so I'd recommend it if you're looking for a solo dining spot near Konkuk.
Self-ordering at the table, with staff serving the food
You can order and pay at the table, and there's a receipt review event too, so keep that in mind. Ordering and paying are self-service, but staff bring the food directly to your table, which makes this Konkuk Station restaurant really convenient. Personally, I'd love to try the spicy Western-style pork cutlet I saw on the tablet menu 🔥
Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch has a wide variety of menu items, including large intestine rice bowl, meat rice bowl, ramen, curry, and pork cutlet. Since they also serve pork cutlet, it's a great Konkuk Station restaurant to visit with kids.
Table condiments and the self-service side dish corner
There's pepper, sansho pepper, and shichimi on the table, along with tips for how to best enjoy each menu item.
Along with the standard side dishes of pickled radish and kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi), wasabi is available at the self-service corner to add according to your taste.
Ordering the meat-loaded rice bowl set and the Korean beef intestine bowl
At Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch, each dish comes neatly arranged on its own tray, which makes it very easy to eat separately. There were so many menu options, but after much deliberation we ordered the meat-loaded rice bowl set and the Korean beef large intestine rice bowl!
The set comes with udon and two pieces of fried chicken, so ordering one as a set seems like a good, cost-effective way to eat.
If you don't order the set, you get broth instead of udon, along with two pieces of honey-glazed rice cake as a default. The crispy texture of the rice cake soaked in sweet honey makes for a nice light dessert.
What does Hekbap's meat-loaded rice bowl taste like?
The meat-loaded rice bowl is a Konkuk Station specialty where the meat is pan-seared at 200°C the moment you order. There's so much meat you can barely see the rice, and the sweetness of the green onion and onion cuts through the richness of the meat nicely. Finely chopped king oyster mushrooms are mixed in too, adding different textures. It's a dish with an appealing sweet-savory flavor, so I'd recommend ordering it if you're visiting with kids.
Korean beef intestine rice bowl, best eaten with wasabi
I confidently recommend the Korean beef large intestine rice bowl to anyone who loves large intestine. There are so many menu options, but if you're a large intestine fan, trust me and order this one 🤭 The combination of beef intestine grilled in sauce, a golden egg yolk, and sharp onion works really well together. Adding a little wasabi from the self-service bar especially helps cut through the richness of the intestine and makes it even tastier. I thought the portion looked small at first, but after one bite it was so delicious that thought disappeared completely!
Does Hekbap live up to its core values?
Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch says its core value is dropping the frills and keeping the essentials!
- ✔️ We use fresh ingredients
- ✔️ We cook with care
- ✔️ We serve generous portions
- ✔️ We provide a comfortable space
Having tried both dishes, I really enjoyed eating a clean, filling meal without any unnecessary frills. The restaurant is tidy and the staff are all friendly. If you're looking for a solo dining spot, date restaurant, or kid-friendly restaurant near Konkuk, how about a hearty meal at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch?
Where it is
127 Neungdong-ro, 2nd floor, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 광진구 능동로 127 2층
