# Hearty kimchi stew lunch in Sejong: Chung-sil Hoegwan

- By Jaeon (https://superchart.com/en/@sejong-street-stool/)
- Written Sep 10, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Sejong
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@sejong-street-stool/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@sejong-street-stool/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/index.md)

## In short

Chung-sil Hoegwan is a Korean restaurant on Noeul 3-ro in Sejong serving galbi kimchi jeongol and samgyeopsal. The 2-serving galbi kimchi jeongol with pot-cooked rice was 15,000 won per serving, with deep broth from well-fermented kimchi and plenty of chewy ribs. Verdict: a filling, home-style lunch worth returning for.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 1F, Units 101–102, 94 Noeul 3-ro, Sejong-si, South Korea (세종시 노을3로 94 1층 101, 102호)
- **Hours**: Tue–Sun 11:00–22:00
- **Break time**: 14:30–17:00
- **Last order**: 21:00
- **Ordered**: Galbi kimchi jeongol, ₩15,000 per serving; 2 servings
- **Included**: Pot-cooked rice is included with the galbi kimchi jeongol
- **Available**: Parking, group dining, reservations, and takeout
- **Self-service corner**: Side dishes, wrap vegetables, peppers, and ssamjang available; ramen noodles are free

*as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026*

I went to Chung-sil Hoegwan (충실회관), known for its galbi kimchi jeongol, because I was craving kimchi jjigae.

![Introduction to Chung-sil Hoegwan's galbi kimchi jeongol](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-01-1hzxd-900.webp)

I do not usually buy kimchi jjigae very often, but for some reason I really wanted it that day. Once I tried it, it was so much better than expected that I came home after a properly filling lunch for the first time in a while.

![Visit to Chung-sil Hoegwan and lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-02-1i073-900.webp)

![Visit to Chung-sil Hoegwan and lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-03-ja4ir-900.webp)

## Parking and visitor information at Chung-sil Hoegwan

The parking lot is down to the immediate left of the restaurant. There is just one way in and out, so it could be awkward if you meet a car coming out while driving in,, The lot was not tiny, but there were a lot of cars. I could not find a spot at first, but one car happened to leave, so I got lucky and parked.

It is at 94 Noeul 3-ro in Sejong and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 22:00. Break time is 14:30–17:00, and last order is at 21:00. Parking, group dining, reservations, and takeout are available.

![Chung-sil Hoegwan visitor information](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-04-15x2c-1200.webp)

Chung-sil Hoegwan also sells samgyeopsal (pork belly), so it looked like a good spot to come for grilled meat as well as kimchi jjigae.

## Galbi kimchi jeongol and the basic side dishes

Ordering was easy through the kiosk at each table. We ordered two servings of galbi kimchi jeongol at ₩15,000 each. Since pot-cooked rice was included, it looked like we would get a really filling meal too.

![Ordering galbi kimchi jeongol and pot-cooked rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-05-u8c4d-900.webp)

While we waited for our order, the basic side dishes came out first.

![Basic side dishes for galbi kimchi jeongol](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-06-m95n1-900.webp)

- Roasted seaweed and soy sauce
- Stir-fried fish cake
- Seasoned dried radish strips
- Seasoned bean sprouts

![Roasted seaweed and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-07-4m8n7-900.webp)

Rather than being overly intense, the side dishes all had a nice home-cooked feel, which I liked.

![Home-style basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-08-1ujp2-900.webp)

### Self-service corner for sides and ramen noodles

There was also a self-service corner on one side, so we could freely take more side dishes if we needed them.

![Self-service corner at Chung-sil Hoegwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-09-y7wwy-900.webp)

![Self-service corner for taking side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-10-c6t6h-900.webp)

![Chung-sil Hoegwan self-service side-dish corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-11-1fkqm-900.webp)

Because they sell samgyeopsal too, they had wrap vegetables, peppers, ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste dip), and more ready to go.

![Wrap vegetables and free ramen noodle corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-12-agi08-900.webp)

You could also take free ramen noodles to add to the kimchi jjigae. When there is a self-service corner like this, I somehow always end up going back for more at least once haha.

They gave us bottled water, plus separate water to pour into the pot-cooked rice.

![Bottled water and water for pot-cooked rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-13-10dva-900.webp)

## The meaty galbi kimchi jeongol

After a short wait, the galbi kimchi jeongol finally arrived.

![Generous serving of galbi kimchi jeongol](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-14-19ahd-900.webp)

The broth already looked red and rich, and it was really loaded with meat. There was much more meat than I expected, which won me over right from the start. They said it was ready to eat, so we let it bubble just a little before digging in.

And here is the pot-cooked rice that came with it!

![Pot-cooked rice served with galbi kimchi jeongol](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-15-euglo-900.webp)

I tried a spoonful of rice first, and it was wonderfully sticky and sweet on its own. Pot-cooked rice really does taste good even by itself. I transferred the rice to a bowl, poured water into the pot, and set it aside.

Then we properly started on the kimchi jjigae.

![Starting to eat the kimchi jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-16-1ukze-900.webp)

Honestly, I was not expecting that much, but the kimchi jjigae was really delicious.

![Jeongol broth simmered with well-fermented kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-17-fk758-900.webp)

It tasted as though it had been simmered with very well-fermented kimchi, so the kimchi's characteristic deep flavor had soaked nicely into the broth.

![Galbi kimchi jeongol with rich broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-18-ozrw6-900.webp)

The broth was rich and just right with rice. What I liked most was how generous the meat was. Since the meat in this kimchi jjigae was ribs rather than typical pork, the texture felt chewier. They cut it into easy-to-eat pieces, but no matter how much we cut, more meat kept appearing 🤤

Picking up meat and kimchi together and eating them with rice was such a good combination.

![A bite of meat and kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-19-86rh1-900.webp)

The side dishes also had that home-style feel overall, so they went well with the kimchi jjigae. They were tasty, so I refilled the side dishes from the self-service corner a few times.

![Kimchi jeongol with home-style side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-20-1mdlp-900.webp)

The ramen noodles were free, and I had planned to add them at the end, but there was so much meat that the kimchi jjigae alone filled me right up. In the end, I only looked at the ramen noodles and did not get to eat them haha.

![A filling galbi kimchi jeongol meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-21-1ris5-900.webp)

That is how little I felt the portion was lacking. Even though I was full, the kimchi jjigae was so good that I kept eating. Another overeating ending that day 🐽

## Finishing with nurungji from the pot-cooked rice

And no matter how full I am, I cannot give up the nurungji (crispy scorched rice) from pot-cooked rice. After pouring water into the pot and waiting, I scraped up the lightly browned rice. It was a special treat in itself. I was already more than full, but I kept eating the nurungji too. A pot-cooked rice meal really is not complete until you have the nurungji.

![Finishing the meal with pot-cooked rice nurungji](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-22-mjhd1-900.webp)

After trying kimchi jjigae at Chung-sil Hoegwan this time, I found it delicious even though I am not someone who normally goes out of my way to buy kimchi jjigae. The galbi kimchi jeongol in particular was packed with meat, so it seemed great when you want a hearty lunch.

![Galbi kimchi jeongol and pot-cooked rice lunch set](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-23-18ujs-900.webp)

With the pot-cooked rice included, it also felt like I had properly eaten a full bowl of rice. I also liked being able to freely take side dishes and wrap vegetables from the self-service corner, plus the free ramen noodles.

![Home-style galbi kimchi jeongol meal finale](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil/sejong-galbi-kimchi-jeongol-chungsil-24-btd3c-900.webp)

Most of all, I liked that this was home-style kimchi jjigae where the flavors of well-fermented kimchi and meat came together, rather than kimchi jjigae that is simply aggressively strong. If you are looking for a hearty lunch in Sejong or like kimchi jjigae packed with meat, it may be worth visiting. I think even people like me, who do not usually buy kimchi jjigae, could enjoy it here.

## Where it is

- Chung-sil Hoegwan (충실회관)
- 1F, Units 101–102, 94 Noeul 3-ro, Sejong-si, South Korea (세종특별자치시 노을3로 94 1층 101,102호)
- 세종특별자치시 노을3로 94 1층 101,102호
- 36.4801656, 127.2545035
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B6%A9%EC%8B%A4%ED%9A%8C%EA%B4%80/@36.4801656,127.2545035,17z

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