Seongsu army stew lunch at ₩13,000 a head, two bowls of rice: Songtan

When you're stuck on a lunch menu in Seongsu, pasta and rice bowls are fine, but sometimes you just want a piping hot broth and a hearty bowl of rice.

This time I went to Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae (송탄진대광부대찌개), which is easy to reach from Seongsu Station and serves a filling meal. What stood out most was the generous portion and the premium-grade sausage, a bit different from the usual cheap sausage. Haha.

It had been a while since I'd eaten budae jjigae (army stew), so I enjoyed it even more. 👍 If you're looking for a hearty lunch in Seongsu, I'd like to introduce it as a budae jjigae lunch spot worth checking out.

Is Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch close to Seongsu Station?

Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch is on Achasan-ro near Seongsu Station, so it was easy to find.

It's also easy to get to whether you're meeting someone near Seongsu or working in the area and heading out for lunch.

Seongsu has all kinds of unusual food in every alley, but when lunchtime comes, it's hard to decide where to eat, right? In those moments, budae jjigae felt like a pretty good choice: no tough menu decision, and it's great for sharing with several people. Apparently takeout even gets 20% off.

Another plus is that it's comfortable for a group, whether you're out in Seongsu with friends or eating with coworkers.

How generous are the portions at Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae?

What I most want to stress about Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae is that value for money = portion size.

You can order the budae jjigae for 2, 3 or 4 people, and even the base portion is quite generous.

I worried it might be a little short, so I added ramen noodles and smoked sausage, and it ended up feeling like enough for four people.

Budae jjigae is a dish where you enjoy ham, sausage, broth and add-ons together, so how generously the ingredients go in really matters, right?

Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae was generous from the start, which is satisfying when sharing with several people. The side dishes for rice were pretty tasty too, haha. Best of all, rice refills are free, so I had two bowls that day, lol.

There's no way you'd leave disappointed by the portion; if anything, it suits people who want to fill their stomach with a hearty Korean meal.

What's the sausage like at Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae?

Instead of the usual cheap sausage, Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae had premium-grade sausage in it. Honestly, the charm of budae jjigae is exactly this sausage.

Another thing I liked here was the sausage lineup. It wasn't the typical budae jjigae built on cheap sausage; the premium-grade sausage made it feel like they put real care into the ingredients.

Maybe that's why the broth tasted deeper too. As it simmered over time, the savory flavor kept building, haha.

There were quite a few types of sausage, and with the separately added ramen noodles, it was a meal I could properly enjoy.

How much is budae jjigae for a hearty lunch in Seongsu?

Budae jjigae at Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch is ₩13,000 per person for the base order. If you're searching for a budae jjigae lunch spot in Seongsu, you'll probably weigh location, portion, menu and price together.

It's close to Seongsu Station, easy to get to, and the base portion is generous, so I'd recommend it as a lunch spot. You can eat your fill for ₩13,000 per person, and with a few extras, a group of n people can have an even more generous meal.

I also thought it would be a fun, different experience with a foreign friend who wants to try Korean-style budae jjigae, and it's neat that you put ham, sausage, broth and rice in together and enjoy many ingredients at once. That said, if you're not used to spicy food, it might be a bit tough.

It's a good place for a filling meal before or after shopping or visiting cafés in Seongsu :)

Verdict: Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae even covers dessert

Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch also had a slushie and Yakult-style yogurt drink for a light treat after the meal, haha.

If you're looking for a budae jjigae restaurant in Seongsu, this one is worth noting for its generous portions and lineup.