# Korean restaurant in Gwacheon: octopus and beef tartare bibimbap - By Urim (https://superchart.com/en/@rice-on-side/) - Written Aug 24, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwacheon, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@rice-on-side/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-03f4/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@rice-on-side/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-03f4/index.md) ## In short Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch is a Korean restaurant near Government Complex Gwacheon Station in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi. I compared its spicy, chewy octopus bibimbap set with its soft, nutty beef tartare bibimbap set; the bright, tidy space felt comfortable for eating alone. ## Good to know - **Address**: 경기 과천시 새술막길 10-13 1층 101호 / 10-13 Saesulmak-gil, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 1F, Unit 101 - **Public transportation**: About 59 m from Exit 11 of Government Complex Gwacheon Station - **Hours**: According to the original post: daily 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; last order 8:30 PM; no break time or separate closing days - **Parking**: Street public parking behind the fire station across from the building; ₩900 for the first 30 minutes, then ₩400 per additional 10 minutes - **Ordered**: Octopus bibimbap set; beef tartare bibimbap set - **Set upgrade**: ₩1,000 extra to change the set steak from Korean pork to Korean beef - **Service style**: Table ordering and self-service dish return *as written by the visitor on Aug 24, 2026* I visited Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch (비비삼 과천본점) for lunch near Government Complex Gwacheon Station. That day, I ordered one octopus bibimbap set and one beef tartare bibimbap set to compare them. Although both were bibimbap, the octopus was spicy and chewy, while the beef tartare was soft and nutty, making the difference clear. ![Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch bibimbap set meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-01-y0dyf-900.webp) ## How close is it to Government Complex Gwacheon Station, and where can I park? The address is 10-13 Saesulmak-gil, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 1F, Unit 101. It is listed as about 59 m from Exit 11 of Government Complex Gwacheon Station, and it was easy to reach by public transit since it is near Gwacheon Hillstate. ![Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch near Government Complex Gwacheon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-03-auxmz-900.webp) For visitors arriving by car, the post says to use the street public parking lot behind the fire station across from the building. The parking rates listed in the original post are ₩900 for the first 30 minutes, then ₩400 for every additional 10 minutes. The hours listed in the original post are 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, with last orders at 8:30 PM. It says there are no separate closing days or break times. ![Visitor information at Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-02-1dv7e-900.webp) ## Is the atmosphere comfortable for eating lunch alone? As the restaurant had newly opened when I visited, the interior was bright and tidy. The spacing between tables was comfortable for dining. I felt it would be easy to stop by alone for a simple meal. ![Bright, tidy interior at Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-04-1rsjw-900.webp) ![Dining area inside Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-05-1dya6-900.webp) ## How do ordering and dish return work? I ordered through the table-order system installed at the table, and diners return their own dishes. Looking over the menu, I found a wide range of choices, including namul bibimbap (bibimbap with seasoned vegetables), bulgogi bibimbap, octopus bibimbap, Korean beef tartare bibimbap, and dolsot albap (stone-pot fish roe rice). ![Self-ordering information at Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-06-rfdir-900.webp) ![Table-order system at Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-07-1vfxn-900.webp) ![Menu ordering at Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-08-nsr4s-900.webp) The food was prepared more quickly than I expected. I thought it would be fine even during a busy lunch hour. The miso soup served alongside it had a clean flavor. ![Miso soup served with bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-09-1scff-900.webp) The white kimchi was also clean-tasting, so I went back for a second serving. ![Side dish served with a Bibisam Gwacheon meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-10-1a1sb-900.webp) ![Clean-tasting white kimchi served with bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-11-e3dla-900.webp) ## What did the octopus bibimbap set taste like? The rice was topped with assorted seasoned vegetables and an egg, with a generous amount of spicy seasoned octopus in the center. When it arrived, the ingredients felt more plentiful than they had looked in the photos. ![Octopus bibimbap set at Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-12-19uwt-900.webp) ![Bibimbap topped with vegetables and seasoned octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-13-g0wdo-900.webp) After mixing it well, the octopus seasoning coated all the rice. The octopus was not chopped too finely, so it retained a plump, chewy texture. The spicy seasoning, nutty rice, and seasoned vegetables came together well, and I finished the bowl. ![Octopus bibimbap with spicy octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-14-agb50-900.webp) ## How did the beef tartare bibimbap set differ from the octopus bibimbap? The beef tartare bibimbap came with Korean beef tartare, seasoned vegetables, and an egg. The tartare was lightly seasoned, giving it a nutty, savory flavor when mixed with the rice. Compared with the octopus bibimbap, its soft texture stood out. ![Beef tartare bibimbap set at Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-15-75czp-900.webp) ![Bibimbap with Korean beef tartare and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-16-14jt6-900.webp) For my taste, I would choose the octopus bibimbap when I wanted something spicy and chewy, and the beef tartare bibimbap when I wanted something mild and nutty. The main ingredient made a definite difference, so it would be easy to choose based on preference. ![Bibimbap with nutty Korean beef tartare](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-17-uwpnu-900.webp) ## What were the set meals and extra costs like? I ordered both dishes as sets. For an extra ₩1,000, I changed the steak included in the set from Korean pork to Korean beef. With side dishes alongside the bibimbap, it felt like a complete meal and went well with the rice. ![Set meal with bibimbap and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-03f4/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-18-2rrse-1200.webp) ![Set meal ordered at Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-19-1qswf-900.webp) Considering current restaurant prices, the cost felt relatively reasonable. However, the original post does not list the exact prices of the two sets ordered that day. If I wanted a simpler meal, choosing an à la carte item would also be an option. Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch was a place where I could choose familiar bibimbap with different ingredients. It was close to the station and had a comfortable atmosphere for eating alone, so I think I would consider it again for lunch nearby. Next time, I would like to try the dolsot cockle bibimbap. ![Information about Bibisam and its Korean menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-20-1av6y-897.webp) *This introduces the Bibisam brand, drawing on 16 years of food-service experience. It says the restaurant offers Korean dishes using Korean beef, Korean pork, and domestically grown rice from ₩9,000.* ## Where it is - Bibisam Gwacheon Main Branch (비비삼 과천본점) (비비삼 과천본점) - 10-13 Saesulmak-gil, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 1F, Unit 101 - 경기도 과천시 새술막길 10-13 1층 101호 - 37.4286993, 126.990907 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B9%84%EB%B9%84%EC%82%BC%20%EA%B3%BC%EC%B2%9C%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.4286993,126.990907,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@rice-on-side/bibisam-gwacheon-bibimbap-lunch-03f4/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt