Weekend smash burgers in Mapo: Cajun corn ribs at Bored & Hungry

A burger joint worth knowing near Daeheung Station: Bored & Hungry Mapo.

What kind of place is Bored & Hungry Mapo?

Bored & Hungry Mapo is a craft burger restaurant on the walking path near Daeheung Station, a branch of the Bored & Hungry I first tried in Seongsu. The same shop is here by the path too, so I finally came back for a meal after a long time. It was a weekend, and lots of families were eating there. The building is impossible to miss, so it would make a great meeting spot, haha.

Let me introduce Bored & Hungry Mapo, a craft burger spot that's tasty every time, with moist, juicy patties.

Bored & Hungry Mapo hours and info

• Location: 36 Gwangseong-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1st floor)
• Hours: daily 11:00–21:50
• Last order: lunch 15:10, dinner 20:10
• Break time 15:40–17:00
• Takeout and reservations available

Trendy taste, original menu items and hip interiors make Bored & Hungry feel new every time you go. Today it was the Mapo branch! It's where I stop by whenever I'm craving a good craft burger, and the sides here are the real deal too. So good, I'm dying ㅜㅜ

I understand the second branch after Seongsu opened in Sinsu-dong. I'd always just walked past it, so this was my first visit.

What are the interior and seating like at Bored & Hungry Mapo?

The tables had plenty of room, with seats for two and four. Still, quite a few people came alone to have a craft beer with a burger.

A relaxed atmosphere where you can eat comfortably: that's Bored & Hungry Mapo.

Even with lots of orders, food was coming out quickly. Getting it to go and eating while walking along the forest path would be great too! The weather was sooo nice!!!!

What's on the Bored & Hungry menu?

At Bored & Hungry Mapo you can try many kinds of craft burgers.

There were lots of unusual, varied options: the Big Shrimp burger, O.G Champion burger, BLT burger, Classic Cheese, Peanut Bacon burger and more. There are several sides too, and the corn ribs here are amazing... just order them, no questions... honestly I want to come only for the corn ribs... seriously delicious.

There's a self-serve bar with cutlery, ketchup, water and more, so you can grab what you need, haha.

Even the wet wipe packaging is hip.. The pattern reminds me of Harry Potter, cute, right? haha Little touches like this are part of the charm of this Daeheung Station burger spot, Bored & Hungry!

Once you finish ordering by QR code, your food is prepared quickly!

How much does Bored & Hungry Mapo cost?

What I ordered at Bored & Hungry Mapo that day: the O.G Champion burger (₩11,900), the Chipotle Spicy burger (₩11,900), plus corn ribs and 2 drinks.

• O.G Champion burger ₩11,900
• Chipotle Spicy burger ₩11,900
• Corn ribs
• 2 drinks

Even though these are craft burgers, the prices aren't a burden, which I love. From under ₩10,000 up to about ₩11,900, you can eat really well for the price, so it's an easy place to drop by.

Is the Chipotle Spicy burger very hot?

This is the Chipotle Spicy burger I ordered! It isn't overly hot, just a clean kind of spicy.

On a brioche bun, it's generously packed with classic sauce, a 130g smashed patty, chipotle seasoning, American cheese, grilled onion, tomato, red onion and frilly ice lettuce.

The patty was full of juice and went so well with the chipotle sauce. It wasn't overly spicy, just clean-tasting heat, so I didn't get sick of it.

I never got tired of it, right to the last bite. The vegetables inside were fresh too.

What does the signature O.G Champion burger taste like?

The O.G Champion burger is Bored & Hungry's signature. Two 80g smash patties and two slices of American cheese make it rich in meat and cheese flavor.

O.G sauce, dill pickles, two 80g smash patties, two slices of American cheese and grilled onion.. a can't-go-wrong combo, and a burger where you really taste meat and cheese in every bite.

The rich juicy flavor and the funky tang of cheese fill your mouth, such a worldly pleasure, hahaha. So good ㅜㅜ I order this every time I come!!

Are the Bored & Hungry corn ribs a must-order?

The side you can't skip at Bored & Hungry Mapo is the corn ribs. The corn is coated generously in Cajun seasoning, and a dipping sauce like chipotle sauce comes separately.

Seriously.. it's covered in Cajun powder and tastes amazing even on its own.. The corn is salty and soft, so it's easy to tear off and eat.

It tears off so well.. every strip makes me go wow, pure bliss.. It's no exaggeration to call this a corn rib place rather than a burger place, haha. They also give a chipotle-like sauce on the side, and dipping gives a whole different taste. I don't drink, but it goes well with beer, so many people order it for that.

Bored & Hungry, the craft burger joint near Daeheung Station,

is in Sinsu-dong as well as Seongsu, so do stop by when you're looking for a great craft burger in Mapo!