Seohyeon Station spicy beef galbijjim for two: Gimcheongja

In short

Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch is a spicy braised rib (galbijjim) restaurant on the 2nd floor of Cheonji Officetel near Seohyeon Station in Seongnam, Gyeonggi. Two servings of beef spicy galbijjim ordered at the mild level arrived in a tin pot topped with flat glass noodles and rice cakes, and the beef fell right off the bone, with sweet potato fries on the side. Even the mild level had a Shin Ramyun-level kick, making Gimcheongja a good spot to blow off steam.

Beef spicy galbijjim for two served in a tin pot

Good to know

Location
2nd floor, Cheonji Officetel, 16 Hwangsaeul-ro 330beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hours
11:30–22:00 (break 15:00–17:00)
Closed
Every Sunday
Parking
Available in the building
What we ordered
Beef spicy galbijjim for two (mild), sweet potato fries
Menu options
Beef or pork spicy galbijjim; spice levels: mild, medium, spicy
Event
Free cheese topping when you write a Naver receipt review

as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026

Craving galbijjim (spicy braised ribs) near Seohyeon Station? Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch to the rescue!

  • 📍 Address: 2nd floor, Cheonji Officetel, 16 Hwangsaeul-ro 330beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
  • ⏰ Hours: 11:30 – 22:00 (break time 15:00 – 17:00 / closed every Sunday)
  • 🅿️ Parking: Available in the building

With its stress-busting spicy-yet-savory charm, this is a perfect spot for a date near Seohyeon Station or a weekend outing with family, friends, or a partner ❣️ I paid a visit to Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch!

Guide signboard at the hallway entrance of Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch

Where is Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim near Seohyeon Station?

Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch is on the 2nd floor of Cheonji Officetel near Seohyeon Station. Walk up the stairs of the building near the station and you'll find a clean signboard right at the hallway entrance, making the 2nd-floor location easy to spot. The store name and phone number are printed clearly in red accent lettering, so even first-time visitors won't get lost finding their way there! 👍

Store entrance exterior with a calligraphy-style signboard

Heading toward the entrance, a calligraphy-style sign paired with soft wall lighting creates a warm, tidy exterior mood. There are also neat waiting chairs lined up in the hallway for customers, a thoughtful touch that shows the restaurant's attention to detail! ✨

Interior with drama posters and celebrity autographs

Inside Gimcheongja: the mood and the aprons

Inside, the walls are packed with posters from popular dramas along with signatures from well-known celebrities — an impressive interior filled edge to edge with celebrity autographs! Near the entrance, there are plenty of neatly kept aprons ready to use, so I could eat comfortably without worrying about sauce splattering on my clothes. 🩵

Menu board listing beef and pork spicy galbijjim and spice levels
Menu placed on the table at Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim

Beef or pork, and which spice level to pick

I looked over the menu on the table carefully — you can choose between beef spicy galbijjim and pork spicy galbijjim depending on your taste, and the spice level is also up to you, split into mild, medium, and spicy. We ordered the beef spicy galbijjim for two (mild) with sweet potato fries as a side! 🤍

Sign announcing a free cheese noodle topping for Naver receipt reviews

Free cheese topping for a Naver receipt review

At the top of the table stood a sign for a generous review event — write a Naver receipt review and get a serving of tasty cheese noodles as a free add-on! Leave a short review along with a photo and you can enjoy a savory topping of cheese noodles for free, so anyone visiting should definitely try it out! 🧀

Basic side dishes served on black plates
Plate of crunchy bean sprout side dish
Macaroni salad, seaweed, and salted seafood side dishes
Plate of napa cabbage kimchi

What comes with it: the side dish spread

Right after ordering, a neat set of black dishes was laid out on the table, forming a tidy, generous basic spread. From crunchy bean sprouts to sweet macaroni salad, seaweed, salted seafood, and napa cabbage kimchi, this side-dish lineup pairs beautifully with spicy galbijjim — my chopsticks kept reaching for more. 😋

Beef spicy galbijjim for two served in a tin pot

Beef spicy galbijjim for two: what it looks like

Finally, today's main dish — the beef spicy galbijjim for two — arrived piled high in a tin pot, showing off an overwhelmingly impressive appearance! On top of the rich, deep red spicy sauce sat a generous helping of chewy flat glass noodles, chopped green onion, and rice cake, and my mouth was watering just from the sight of it! 😍

Spicy galbijjim simmering on the burner

As soon as the burner was turned on, the pot started bubbling with a pleasant sound, and the garlicky aroma rising from it captivated my nose first! Loaded with minced garlic, the pungent yet deep sauce base soaked its way right into the thick beef ribs, and I couldn't stop gasping in admiration. 🔥

A plate of side-dish sweet potato fries

Are the sweet potato fries worth adding?

Just as the galbijjim was cooking to perfection, the sweet potato fries we ordered as a side arrived — crisp outside, soft inside, and their sweetness was outstanding! Freshly fried and crunchy on the outside, the yellow sweet potato inside kept its sweet, moist texture intact, and dipping them into the spicy galbijjim sauce was a genius move. 🍠

Flat glass noodles and rice cake scooped onto a personal plate

How spicy is mild, and the flat glass noodles

Once I scooped out a generous portion of well-cooked beef ribs, chewy flat glass noodles, and springy rice cake onto my own plate, the noodles soaked in sauce looked absolutely perfect! Being mild, it was about as spicy as Shin Ramyun — nothing overwhelming — and the savory depth of the sauce seeped into every strand of noodle, making each slurp genuinely fun. 🍜

A thick piece of beef rib picked up with chopsticks

How tender are the beef ribs at Gimcheongja?

When I picked up a thick piece of beef rib with my chopsticks, the bone and meat separated so easily — the beef melted so tenderly in my mouth that it was hands down one of the best I've ever had! The outside was coated in a spicy-sweet garlic sauce, while the inside kept its rich juices locked in, and the burst of meaty aroma with every bite paired with the tender flesh was pure delight. 🥩

Final verdict on Gimcheongja near Seohyeon Station

The addictive spicy-savory sauce, the melt-in-your-mouth beef ribs, and the thoughtfully chosen side dishes made Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch a complete win on every front! Great value, addictive spicy flavor, and a nice atmosphere all in one place — I'm already planning to come back soon to blow off some steam. If you're looking for a date spot near Seohyeon Station or a can't-fail spicy galbijjim restaurant, don't hesitate — stop by and enjoy a hearty, happy feast! 💖

Where it is

Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch김청자매운갈비찜 서현역점

2nd floor, Cheonji Officetel, 16 Hwangsaeul-ro 330beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea경기도 성남시 분당구 황새울로330번길 16 천지오피스텔 2층 김청자매운갈비찜

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