# Bossam and spicy kalguksu in Sindorim food alley: Sonjeong Bossam - By Daein (https://superchart.com/en/@seomyeon-placemat/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Guro, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written based on a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seomyeon-placemat/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seomyeon-placemat/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu/index.md) ## In short Sonjeong Bossam Sindorim Branch is a Korean bossam restaurant in the Sindorim food alley near Posvill in Guro, Seoul. The gabri kimchi bossam + kalguksu set brings tender gabrisal (pork neck cut) bossam eaten with kimchi filling and radish kimchi, plus a seafood kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) tasted clear first, then made spicy with dadaegi (chili seasoning paste). Sonjeong Bossam works well as a first stop after meeting at Sindorim Station, with round two nearby. ## Good to know - **Address**: 16 Saemal-ro 16-gil, 1F, Guro-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–23:00 - **Last order**: 22:00 - **Ordered**: Gabri kimchi bossam + kalguksu set *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* Sonjeong Bossam Sindorim Branch / 16 Saemal-ro 16-gil, 1F, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea / Daily 11:00–23:00, last order 22:00. ![Gabri kimchi bossam table setting at Sonjeong Bossam Sindorim Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu-01-189x9-1200.webp) ## Where to eat bossam in Sindorim If you're looking for a spot to try when a craving for bossam (boiled pork wrap) hits in Sindorim, Sonjeong Bossam Sindorim Branch is a solid choice. It's built around bossam made with gabrisal (pork neck cut), served with kimchi filling and sweet radish kimchi, and there's seafood kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) too — so it works whether you're there for a proper meal or a few drinks. This time I ordered the gabri kimchi bossam + kalguksu set. ![Gabri kimchi bossam and kalguksu set composition](https://img.superchart.com/images/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu-02-1523f-966.webp) ## Finding Sonjeong Bossam in the Sindorim food alley Sonjeong Bossam Sindorim Branch sits in the food alley near Sindorim Posco the Sharp, so it's easy to find. It's surrounded by restaurants and bars, which makes it a good place to grab a first-round meal after meeting up at Sindorim and then move on for round two. ![Exterior of Sonjeong Bossam in the food alley near Sindorim Posco the Sharp](https://img.superchart.com/images/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu-03-1rwmc-m-966.webp) ![Entrance of Sonjeong Bossam Sindorim Branch on the first floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu-04-1ar6s-m-966.webp) The restaurant is on the first floor with a relaxed vibe that works well for a meal with friends or a drink after work. Since you can order bossam and kalguksu together, it's especially convenient for groups who don't want to fuss over separate dishes — the set covers it. ![Table set with the bossam and kalguksu set](https://img.superchart.com/images/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu-05-nbd5g-m-966.webp) ![Bossam and side dishes served as a set](https://img.superchart.com/images/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu-06-7ivgw-966.webp) ## What is gabrisal bossam like? I started with the gabri kimchi bossam. Since the gabrisal is boiled thoroughly, the meat is remarkably tender. The savory, clean flavor characteristic of gabrisal came through more strongly the more I chewed, and there was absolutely no gamey smell — very clean. With bossam, if the meat itself has any off smell, you end up leaning heavily on kimchi or sauce to cover it. Here the meat tasted good on its own. The savory flavor of the well-boiled gabrisal really came through, giving it a different feel from the bossam I usually eat. ![Plate of thoroughly boiled gabrisal bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu-07-13l5m-966.webp) ![A tender slice of gabrisal bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu-08-jgzdb-966.webp) ## Kimchi filling and radish kimchi with the pork The kimchi pairing that's essential to bossam was also quite good here. The gabrisal bossam comes with kimchi filling seasoning and sweet radish kimchi. I topped the clean-tasting meat with the kimchi filling seasoning and added the sweet radish kimchi too — and yes, this is how bossam is meant to be eaten. The rich kimchi filling seasoning balanced out the cleanness of the meat, and the radish kimchi added a sweet, crunchy texture that kept me reaching for more meat. Personally, piling on plenty of kimchi filling along with the radish kimchi all at once was my favorite way to eat it. The savoriness of the gabrisal and the rich kimchi seasoning worked together better than I expected. ![Bossam topped with kimchi filling seasoning and sweet radish kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu-09-1wrwo-966.webp) ## Clear, refreshing seafood kalguksu I also tried the seafood kalguksu ordered alongside the bossam. At first I had it without dadaegi, in the clear broth as is — loaded with mussels, blue crab, and bean sprouts, the broth had a refreshing, clean taste. The umami from the seafood combined with the refreshing taste of the bean sprouts made it easy to take a spoonful of broth in between bites of bossam. Cooked with the kalguksu noodles in, it's hearty enough as a full meal, and with the generous seafood, it also holds up well as a drinking snack. Eating the broth alongside the bossam paired nicely with the clean flavor of the meat. ![Clear seafood kalguksu with mussels and blue crab](https://img.superchart.com/images/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu-10-2f36c-966.webp) ## Adding dadaegi for a spicy broth Another thing I liked about the seafood kalguksu at Sonjeong Bossam Sindorim Branch is that you can add dadaegi to taste. I started with the clear broth, then added dadaegi partway through, and the broth turned rich and spicy. The clear broth feels refreshing and clean, while adding dadaegi brings a spicy, deep flavor that makes it a great pairing with drinks. Personally, I'd recommend tasting the clear broth first rather than dumping all the dadaegi in from the start, then adding it gradually to your taste. Being able to enjoy both the clean and the spicy versions from one pot makes it easy to control the spice level as you go. With plenty of mussels, blue crab, and bean sprouts, it made for a pretty great snack for anyone having a drink. ## Hidden favourite: algon-i-jjim (steamed fish roe) There's one more menu item at Sonjeong Bossam I really want to mention. It's algoni-jjim (braised roe and milt). This time I ordered the bossam and kalguksu set so I didn't order it separately, but on a previous visit I tried it and it was so much better than expected that it stuck with me. It's a dish of roe and milt in a spicy sauce, with a rich, spicy seasoning that works well as a drinking snack. Pairing the clean, savory gabrisal bossam with the spicy algoni-jjim turned out to be a surprisingly good combination. It has a different appeal from the bossam itself, so if you're visiting with a group, I'd recommend adding algoni-jjim to share. ![Pot of seafood kalguksu turned spicy with dadaegi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu-11-1ta9w-966.webp) ![Final table spread of bossam and kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu-12-1fxhu-966.webp) ## A good first stop near Sindorim Station Sonjeong Bossam Sindorim Branch is a place where the appeal really comes through when you order the bossam + seafood kalguksu combo rather than just the bossam alone. Topping the tender, savory gabrisal with kimchi filling and radish kimchi, then dipping into the refreshing seafood kalguksu broth in between, was a really good combination. I also liked being able to start the kalguksu clear and then make it spicy with dadaegi, and the broth worked well for cleansing the palate between bites of bossam. Best of all, being in the food alley near Sindorim Posco the Sharp makes it a convenient spot to meet at Sindorim Station, eat bossam as a first round, and move on from there for round two. It works for a solid lunch or for bossam and kalguksu with drinks in the evening — a place you can enjoy differently depending on the time of day. ## Rating and final verdict - Bossam ★★★★★ - Seafood kalguksu ★★★★☆ - Menu composition ★★★★★ - Location ★★★★☆ A good spot for tender gabrisal bossam with kimchi and radish kimchi, plus seafood kalguksu. Factoring in the algoni-jjim I tried on a previous visit, this is a solid place to enjoy bossam and drinks together in Sindorim. ## Where it is - Sonjeong Bossam Sindorim Branch (손정보쌈 신도림점) - 16 Saemal-ro 16-gil, 1F, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 구로구 새말로16길 16 1층 - 37.5048948, 126.8903988 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%86%90%EC%A0%95%EB%B3%B4%EC%8C%88%20%EC%8B%A0%EB%8F%84%EB%A6%BC%EC%A0%90/@37.5048948,126.8903988,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seomyeon-placemat/sonjeong-bossam-sindorim-gabri-kalguksu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt