# Bun cha lunch with a toddler in Sinchon, Seoul: Kkua Ewha

- By Yerin Bok (https://superchart.com/en/@seocho-plain-ledger/)
- Written Aug 12, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Seodaemun, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seocho-plain-ledger/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seocho-plain-ledger/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seocho-plain-ledger/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/index.md)

## In short

Kkua Ewha is a Blue Ribbon-listed Vietnamese restaurant on Ewhayeodae-gil in Seodaemun, Seoul. On a weekend lunch visit with a 4-year-old, the bun cha (grilled pork with rice noodles) came with tender pork free of any gamey smell that the child ate happily, and the meat-packed pho had a rich broth. High chairs and a kiosk on every table make Kkua Ewha an easy Vietnamese meal with a small child.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 2nd floor, 42 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (Sinchon Station Exit 1, in front of Ewha Womans University)
- **Hours**: Daily 11:00-20:30 (last order 20:00)
- **Ordering**: Kiosk at every table
- **Free refills**: Pho: noodles and broth once; bun cha: noodles and sauce once
- **Toppings**: Cilantro, pickled onion, Vietnamese chili and lemon, added via the kiosk
- **Ordered**: Bun cha, meat-packed pho, cola
- **Reservations**: Available through Naver; expect a wait at peak times
- **With children**: High chairs and baby seats available

*as written by the visitor on Aug 12, 2026*

Went out to Sinchon after a long while! There are so many good restaurants in Sinchon, and among them I visited Kkua, known for its pho near Ewha.

## Where is Kkua Ewha, and what are its hours?

Kkua Ewha is located on the 2nd floor of 42 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. It's open daily from 11:00 to 20:30 (last order at 20:00), near Sinchon Station Exit 1, in front of Ewha Womans University.

![Exterior of Kkua Ewha's 2nd-floor storefront on Ewha Yeodae-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-01-ay55k-900.webp)

Arrived at Kkua Ewha :) Even the exterior had this hip vibe, like you'd actually gone to Vietnam for pho! There can be a wait at peak times — I'd recommend booking ahead via Naver Reservation.

![Area around the entrance of Kkua Ewha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-02-vnhiz-900.webp)

![Outdoor signage of Kkua Ewha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-03-5by94-m-900.webp)

![Stairway up to the 2nd-floor entrance of Kkua Ewha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-04-rhx78-900.webp)

Visited during weekend lunch and it was already nearly full! Being known as the pho spot near Ewha, it was packed even in this hot weather! Felt like being at a hotspot again after a while, so I was excited to find out what it would taste like.

![Kkua Ewha dining hall fully booked at weekend lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-05-1q1rk-900.webp)

![Modern interior of Kkua Ewha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-06-128v0-m-900.webp)

## Is Kkua Ewha comfortable with a small child?

The inside of Kkua Ewha had a clean, modern interior. It felt good for a light lunch and also fine for eating solo. There were high chairs and baby chairs too, so some people were dining there with kids :)

![Table seating at Kkua Ewha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-07-16s99-m-900.webp)

![Kiosk on a table at Kkua Ewha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-08-kcwlb-900.webp)

## Ordering at the table kiosk and what's on the menu

Kkua Ewha has a kiosk at every table, so ordering was simple. For pho, noodles and broth can be refilled once; for bun cha, noodles and sauce can be refilled once. Cilantro, pickled onion, Vietnamese chili, and lemon can also be added via the kiosk.

![Kkua menu board listing pho and bun cha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-09-1ga1v-900.webp)

Here's the Kkua menu! There was a wide variety of Vietnamese dishes — banh xeo, pho, bun cha, shrimp fried rice, rice rolls, bun bo nam bo, and more.

For pho alone there were so many options it was fun to choose — charcoal-grilled green onion pho, brisket-and-bean-sprout pho, Hanoi original charcoal pho, spicy charcoal pho, king short rib pho, meat-packed pho, and more. We ordered bun cha and meat-packed pho :)

![Sauce setup prepared on the table at Kkua](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-10-11w7a-900.webp)

Sauces are set on every table, so you can help yourself to as much as you like.

![Full bun cha spread at Kkua Ewha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-11-15q7b-1200.webp)

## Bun cha at Kkua Ewha: generous noodles and pork

The bun cha came out first. The portion was really generous!

![Kkua's bun cha loaded with meat and noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-12-v5ypv-900.webp)

![Fried items and vegetables served with the bun cha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-13-fu514-900.webp)

![Freshly boiled bun cha rice noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-14-qm2ez-900.webp)

There was a ton of meat, and the rice noodles came freshly boiled, not soggy at all — moist and soft. The fried items were crispy too, textbook crispy-outside-soft-inside.

![Bowl of tangy bun cha dipping sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-15-1fzad-900.webp)

Above all, this bun cha sauce was really delicious :) tangy and appetite-boosting, it made the food taste even better.

![Dipping noodles into the bun cha sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-16-1o2yl-900.webp)

![Grilled bun cha meat with a smoky char](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-17-1tsen-900.webp)

![Plate combining bun cha meat and noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-18-1eiu0-900.webp)

### The bun cha pork a 4-year-old happily ate

The meat in bun cha can easily end up smelly or tough, but here it had just enough char flavor with zero off-smell and, above all, was really tender. So the 4-year-old we brought along ate really well too.

Our kid is normally sensitive to meat, but ate whatever cut came in Kkua's bun cha! Dipped in the bun cha sauce, it genuinely felt like being in Vietnam haha. Tastier than a lot of actual local Vietnamese restaurants.

![Table scene while eating bun cha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-19-aiygl-900.webp)

![Finishing up the bun cha plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-20-130gu-900.webp)

## Meat-packed pho with a rich broth

This is the meat-packed pho. Meat really is packed in, just as the name says. Maybe because of that, the broth was really rich and filling once eaten. It'd be great for a hangover, and I think I'll be back whenever I crave a hot, comforting broth.

![Kkua's meat-packed pho topped generously with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-21-1mfjr-900.webp)

Piling meat onto the flat rice noodles makes for a great meal covering both carbs and protein. Perfect for restoring energy in summer too.

![A chopstick-full of flat rice noodles topped with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch/gua-ewha-buncha-family-lunch-22-jdfnf-m-900.webp)

Can't skip the drink! It tasted even better with a cold cola on the side. Captured the overall vibe on video too haha.

## Is Kkua Ewha worth a family lunch? Final verdict

Today I reviewed Kkua, known for its pho near Ewha. As a Blue Ribbon-listed restaurant, the Vietnamese food had solid fundamentals, and everything we ordered was so good it made me want to come back and try other menu items too.

Portions were generous and every dish that came with it felt carefully made. The staff were all kind too, so I felt good throughout the meal. If you really want delicious Vietnamese food, I recommend Kkua near Ewha.

## Where it is

- Kkua Ewha (꾸아 이대점)
- 42 Ewhayeodae-gil, 2nd floor, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 서대문구 이화여대길 42 2층
- 37.5588114, 126.9458643
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%BE%B8%EC%95%84%20%EC%9D%B4%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5588114,126.9458643,17z

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