# Konkuk Station ramen restaurant, spicy tonkotsu couple lunch: Hekbap - By Eden (https://superchart.com/en/@napkin-fold/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangjin, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a review written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@napkin-fold/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@napkin-fold/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/index.md) ## In short Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch is a Japanese home-style rice bowl and ramen restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building on Neungdong-ro, right by Konkuk University Station in Gwangjin, Seoul. On a Sunday around noon, the writer and her boyfriend ordered the karai (spicy) ramen set for 15,500 won with fried chicken and the pork jowl rice bowl set for 13,900 won: the tonkotsu broth was rich without being heavy, and the pork jowl was spicy in a way even weak-to-spice eaters can handle. The window-side row at Hekbap works just as well for solo dining as for a Konkuk lunch date. ## Good to know - **Location**: 2nd floor, 127 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul (Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00, break 15:00–16:30, last order 20:30 - **Parking**: 2 hours free at Konkuk Lotte Department Store when you download the department store app / 30 minutes free at Konkuk University Hospital parking lot (500 won per additional 10 minutes) - **Karai (spicy) ramen set**: 15,500 won (choice of fried chicken or pork cutlet) - **Pork jowl rice bowl set**: 13,900 won (includes mini udon) - **Menu categories**: Rice bowls / soba / ramen / udon / curry / katsu - **Self-serve corner**: Wasabi, pickled radish, diced radish kimchi (kkakdugi) - **Review event**: Free drink for writing a Naver receipt review - **Price reference**: ₩15,500 ≈ $11.5 · ₩13,900 ≈ $10.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* Hi everyone, it's Eundoori 🐻 Have any of you been to Japan? I still haven't... 😭 I keep telling myself I'll pick a date and go, but the date never gets picked, haha. I love Japanese food so much that my dream is to run over right now and eat ramen in Japan ㅠ0ㅠ ![Introduction image for Hekbap, a Japanese home-style restaurant near Konkuk University Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-01-9zux3-966.webp) Instead of ramen in Japan, I came to Hekbap, a Japanese home-style rice bowl and ramen restaurant near Konkuk University Station :-D ## Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch hours and parking Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch is on the 2nd floor of the building at 127 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, and is open daily from 11:00 to 21:00. Break time is 15:00-16:30, and last order is at 20:30. - Hours: Daily 11:00 - 21:00 - Break time: 15:00 - 16:30 / Last order 20:30 - Parking: Free for 2 hours at Konkuk Lotte Department Store if you download the department store app - 30 minutes free at Konkuk Hospital parking lot (₩500 added per additional 10 minutes) ![Entrance stairs leading up to the 2nd floor of Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-02-3yih3-m-966.webp) Hekbap Konkuk is on the 2nd floor of the building, so you just walk up the stairs to get there. ![Interior of Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch on the 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-03-1fq54-966.webp) ![Window-side seating row at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-04-12022-966.webp) ![Overview of table seating at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-05-ujxwt-966.webp) ## What is Hekbap like at noon on a Sunday? Seating and wait The Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch space was bigger than I expected, and the window-side row is set up so you can eat while looking out the window. It seems great for solo dining and also perfect for a date with your partner. I visited around noon on a Sunday, and there were already one or two tables of guests, and right after we ordered, more customers started pouring in. Since it's a popular spot near Konkuk University Station, it can get crowded during lunch hours, so making a reservation in advance might be a good idea ✅ ![Hekbap menu board showing rice bowls, soba, ramen, udon, curry, and katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-06-1c15s-m-966.webp) ## What is on the menu at Hekbap? Hekbap's menu is broadly divided into rice bowls / soba / ramen / udon / curry / katsu, and the rice bowls and ramen seem to be the popular items. (Some dishes are spicy, so please check the spice level 🌶️!) Hekbap apparently means 'hek' (핵, core/essential) + 'bap' (밥, meal) — the idea of putting all their effort into one bowl to offer the most delicious meal possible. ![Sign describing Hekbap as a Japanese home-style rice bowl and ramen specialty restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-07-n3hki-966.webp) - Hekbap, a Japanese home-style rice bowl and ramen restaurant - ![Self-serve corner at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-08-1rzc2-966.webp) ![Wasabi, pickled radish, and diced radish kimchi at the self-serve corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-09-1jglj-966.webp) The self-serve corner had wasabi, pickled radish (danmuji), and diced radish kimchi (kkakdugi). ![Instructions on the table explaining how to enjoy the menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-10-1nuq1-966.webp) ![Instructions on how to best enjoy the ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-11-kt4dx-966.webp) ![Instructions on how to best enjoy the rice bowls](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-12-pzyto-966.webp) ![Instructions on how to enjoy soba and katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-13-15qax-966.webp) On the table, there were detailed instructions on how to best enjoy each menu item — rice bowls, ramen, soba, katsu, and more. Even first-timers should be able to fully enjoy Hekbap's menu. ![Screen showing Naver coupon information for Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-14-116fb-767.webp) *Photo: Naver* ✅ If you check on Naver, there are discount coupons or complimentary service coupons, so if any apply, be sure to mention them before you order!! ![Full table spread of the spicy ramen set at Hekbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-15-kirxq-966.webp) ## Karai spicy ramen set, 15,500 won: tonkotsu broth and fried chicken The spicy ramen (karai ramen) set is ₩15,500. As a noodle lover, I chose the spicy ramen. It's ramen with a tonkotsu broth, char siu, and a special soy-marinated egg sauce. I ordered it as a set, which comes with a choice of fried chicken or pork cutlet — I chose the fried chicken! ![Spicy ramen topped with char siu and soy-marinated egg sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-16-8cewz-966.webp) The broth wasn't greasy at all and was really delicious. Eating it together with the char siu was the perfect combo ⭐️ ![Fried chicken and cheese rice cake served with the spicy ramen set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-17-1qaxt-966.webp) This is the fried chicken that comes with the spicy set — it was still warm when it arrived and so delicious. Getting my protein in like this~ preventing muscle loss @🐓 The thing on top is cheese rice cake, meant to be dipped in honey, so it was a perfect sweet-and-salty combo 👍 ![Pork jowl rice bowl set served with mini udon](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-18-d48dm-966.webp) ## Pork jowl rice bowl set, 13,900 won: how spicy is it really? The pork jowl rice bowl (hangjeongsal deopbap) set 🌶️🌶️ is ₩13,900 and comes with a mini udon! My boyfriend ordered the pork jowl rice bowl set. I'm not great with spicy food, but it was a pleasantly spicy level. Even spice wimps can eat this ~🤗 (the shishito peppers might be spicy). ![Close-up of pork jowl stir-fried in spicy sauce over rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-19-rizld-966.webp) The shine on that meat is unreal — genuinely delicious!!! ![Sign for Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch's Naver receipt review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-20-196dr-966.webp) ## Hekbap receipt review event: free drink If you write a Naver receipt review, you can get a free drink. Don't forget to write your review~ ![Closing photo of the interior at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-21-17cut-966.webp) This seems like a great spot to grab a clean, satisfying meal near Konkuk University Station before or after catching a movie. If you're looking for delicious Japanese home-style rice bowls or ramen near Konkuk, I recommend Hekbap Konkuk branch 🍀 ![Spicy ramen and pork jowl rice bowl sets from Hekbap near Konkuk University Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi-22-1vx9l-1200.webp) ## Where it is - Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch (핵밥 건대본점) - 2nd floor, 127 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 광진구 능동로 127 2층 - 37.5422709, 127.0714384 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%B5%EB%B0%A5%20%EA%B1%B4%EB%8C%80%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5422709,127.0714384,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@napkin-fold/hakbap-konkuk-karai-ramen-hangjeongsal-donburi/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt