# Yangju budae-jjigae lunch with a self-serve banchan bar: Choi Budae - By Sia K. (https://superchart.com/en/@market-bowl-walk/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yangju, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post is based on a visit supported by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@market-bowl-walk/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@market-bowl-walk/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/index.md) ## In short Choi Budae Jjigae is a budae-jjigae (Korean army stew) restaurant in Ojeong-dong, Yangju, Gyeonggi, known locally as an Ojeong drinking spot because its lunch menu doubles as anju (food to go with drinks). On a return visit with a friend, the order was Choi Budae Jjigae for two plus an egg roll and a ramyeon noodle sari, and the noodles came free through the Naver receipt review event. With banchan and rice refills at the self-serve bar called Suratgan, Choi Budae Jjigae makes a filling, good-value lunch. ## Good to know - **What we ordered**: Choi Budae Jjigae for two, egg roll, added ramyeon noodle sari - **Other menu items**: Budae-bokkeum (stir-fried army stew), naengmyeon (cold noodles), jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork) - **Self-serve bar**: Banchan and rice refills at the bar called Suratgan - **Event**: Free ramyeon sari for joining the Naver receipt review event - **Seating**: Roomy gaps between tables, window seats available *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* Hello! Jibeulli here~ Today I want to introduce a place I revisited for lunch with a friend, because I remembered how delicious it was last time. ![Signature photo of Choi Budae Jjigae in Ojeong, Yangju](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar-01-1sb0a-1200.webp) ## Why go back to Choi Budae Jjigae in Ojeong-dong, Yangju for lunch? It's Choi Budae Jjigae, located in Ojeong-dong, Yangju — a place I'm always fully satisfied with whenever I visit, thanks to the clean interior and generous portions. ![Exterior of Choi Budae Jjigae in Ojeong-dong, Yangju](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar-02-1lkjw-966.webp) Even though it was daytime and we didn't actually drink, the place has a wide variety of tasty anju (drinking snack) style meal options, so it turns out to be quietly famous as an Ojeong pub with a relaxed atmosphere~ ![Interior of Choi Budae Jjigae, also known as an Ojeong pub](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar-03-v6pzq-966.webp) ## Inside Choi Budae Jjigae: atmosphere and seating Walking inside, the tables are spaced generously apart and everything is very neatly arranged, making it really comfortable to eat here. There are good window seats too, and the pleasant interior kept me in a good mood the whole time. ![Interior of Choi Budae Jjigae with wide table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar-04-1v49b-966.webp) ![Interior of Choi Budae Jjigae with window seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar-05-1oeke-966.webp) ## What's on the menu at Choi Budae Jjigae Settling into our seats and looking over the menu, a range of main dishes caught my eye. Besides the signature budae-jjigae (army stew), they also serve spicy, richly seasoned budae-bokkeum (stir-fried army stew), refreshing naengmyeon (cold noodles) topped with icy slush to perk up your appetite, and hearty jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork) that everyone loves — plenty of options to choose from depending on your mood that day! ![Menu board with budae-jjigae, budae-bokkeum, naengmyeon, and jeyuk-bokkeum](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar-06-6a8mu-966.webp) After some thought, we ordered two servings of Choi Budae Jjigae, along with a must-have side of big, fat egg rolls, and made sure to add ramyeon noodle sari too. ![Table setting with two servings of Choi Budae Jjigae and sides](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar-07-qfpox-966.webp) ### Free banchan and rice refills at the Suratgan self-serve bar If you run low on banchan (side dishes) or rice, you can easily refill at the self-serve bar called 'Suratgan' set up in one corner of the restaurant — a big plus for big eaters, I'd say~ Once you order, they set the table with basic banchan and a bowl of glossy rice. Maybe because they use good rice, the rice itself is sticky and sweet — really delicious. ![Basic banchan and glossy rice setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar-08-3jrgu-966.webp) ![Table setting with banchan and rice for Choi Budae Jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar-09-d3vy8-966.webp) ## The house broth and the free ramyeon sari from the receipt review When we ordered budae-bokkeum last time, no secret broth came with it, but ordering budae-jjigae, they gave us broth too! I guess since you add ramyeon noodles, you can just add more broth if it runs short! Oh right, they're also running a Naver receipt review event, so if you participate you can get ramyeon sari for free! I joined the event and got my noodles for free! After a short wait, the mouthwatering Choi Budae Jjigae arrived, showing off its deep red color loaded with secret broth. After covering the lid and letting it bubble away, then dropping in the ramyeon noodles and simmering a bit more, the visuals were perfect and the smell was irresistible. ![Choi Budae Jjigae simmered with added ramyeon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar-10-z5fhe-966.webp) ## How did the budae-jjigae at Choi Budae Jjigae taste? I remembered loving the budae-bokkeum so much last time that I had high hopes for this stew too, and sure enough, the deep, rich broth combined with generous ham and sausage was fantastic even as the broth simmered down and concentrated! ![Army stew broth loaded with ham and sausage](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar-11-3pgnm-m-966.webp) Slurping up the ramyeon noodles from the spicy, umami-packed broth, then scooping up sticky rice with plenty of ham and mixing it all together — it was seriously the kind of dish that makes you eat way more rice than you planned. ![A spoonful of rice and ham with army stew broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar-12-1t1nh-966.webp) ### Does the egg roll go well with the army stew? On top of that, the thick egg rolls — golden and crisp outside, moist inside, prettily drizzled with ketchup — neutralized the spiciness with their savory flavor, an amazing pairing. Even though it was daytime, tasting that deep, spicy broth made me think it'd be great to come back next time for a casual drink and enjoy the Ojeong pub vibe. ## Who is Choi Budae Jjigae best for? The overall atmosphere is cozy and the seating is spaciously arranged, so it seems perfect for anyone looking for a family-friendly restaurant in Ojeong for a casual visit, or for group gatherings, warm family dinners, or a laid-back meetup spot with friends. ![Thick egg rolls drizzled with ketchup sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar-13-4hpbq-966.webp) From a hearty lunch to a cozy, filling dinner, this place covers it all perfectly, so I think I'll be coming back often. If you're looking for a can't-miss delicious meal in Ojeong, Yangju, I strongly recommend stopping by to enjoy Choi Budae Jjigae and its charming Ojeong pub space! With so many delicious dishes, this Ojeong pub won't disappoint! ## Where it is - Choi Budae Jjigae (최부대찌개) - 51 Ojeong-ro 10-gil, 1st floor (partial), Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 양주시 옥정로10길 51 1층 일부 - 37.8379321, 127.0943324 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B5%9C%EB%B6%80%EB%8C%80%EC%B0%8C%EA%B0%9C/@37.8379321,127.0943324,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@market-bowl-walk/choi-budae-jjigae-okjeong-lunch-selfbar/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt