Korean restaurant near Shinsegae Gangnam: kimchi stew, Spam, Bapjangin

194 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, basement level unit 15, Seoul Express Bus Terminal, South Korea

• Jjaglie (thick stew) ₩11,000
• Clean potato stew ₩11,000
• Spicy kimchi stew ₩11,000

Where is Bapjangin inside Seoul Express Bus Terminal?

I was hunting for somewhere to eat at the Express Bus Terminal and ended up at Bapjangin Express Bus Terminal Branch. It's right by Express Bus Terminal Station, so it's easy to duck into for a meal whether you're shopping or meeting someone.

It's in the basement of Seoul Express Bus Terminal, so it wasn't hard to find. There are tons of restaurants down there, but this time I was craving proper Korean food.

How is the kimchi stew at Bapjangin?

I got the kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew), and the broth was spicy without being overwhelming — perfect with rice.

The kimchi was tasty too, and once I mixed rice into the broth I couldn't stop going back for more, haha. That's the thing with Korean food like this — looks simple but when it's good, a whole bowl of rice disappears in no time. Pairing it with the side dishes made it even better.

A full Korean rice-and-stew meal at Express Bus Terminal

I also had sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) and steamed egg alongside it, and both were great too. The steamed egg was soft and warm, going nicely with the stew, and the sundubu broth worked well too.

Ordering a few things together instead of just one dish made for a much richer meal. We also got Spam, which turned out to be a surprisingly good extra. It was fried so nicely that eating it with rice was genuinely delicious, haha.

Looking for a restaurant near Shinsegae Gangnam?

I come to the Express Bus Terminal a lot to shop at Shinsegae Gangnam, so I'm always on the hunt for somewhere to eat before or after.

If you're looking for a spot near Shinsegae Gangnam that's easygoing rather than overpriced or all about the vibe, a place like this at the terminal fits the bill.

Having kimchi jjigae, sundubu jjigae, steamed egg, and Spam all together made for a great, filling combo.

Verdict on Bapjangin Express Bus Terminal Branch

Overall everything I ate that day was tasty, so I left satisfied. The kimchi jjigae and Spam combo especially is a total rice-thief, haha — a spoonful of stew with a piece of Spam on top, plus some steamed egg, is a perfect match.

When I'm looking for Korean food or a rice place near Express Bus Terminal Station, this kind of easy, comfortable spot is what I gravitate toward.

It seems like the kind of place I'd think of whenever I want a solid, filling meal at the terminal.

Picking what to eat at the Express Bus Terminal can be surprisingly tricky, but this time I was in the mood for stew, so I stopped by. The kimchi jjigae's broth was spicy in a way that went great with rice, and the well-fermented kimchi matched the broth nicely. A hot spoonful of stew with rice — Korean food really is the most satisfying.

The sundubu jjigae had soft tofu in it, giving a completely different feel from the kimchi jjigae. Ordering several dishes to share meant we could try a bit of everything without getting bored.

And honestly, the Spam was better than I expected, haha. I thought it'd just be a basic add-on, but it was fried up golden and delicious with rice. A spoonful of rice with kimchi jjigae broth topped with Spam is such a great combo. Adding the steamed egg on top mellowed out the spicy stew flavor, so I kept going back for more.

Location matters when looking for a place to eat at Express Bus Terminal Station, and being in the basement of Seoul Express Bus Terminal made it convenient to stop by while on the move. If you want a solid Korean meal while shopping or meeting someone at the terminal, this was a good option.

Everything I ate that day paired well with rice, which left me satisfied. It's the kind of place that comes to mind when you want familiar stews and side dishes rather than something flashy. If you're looking for good food at the terminal and like Korean stews, Bapjangin Express Bus Terminal Branch is worth a visit. The kimchi jjigae and Spam combo was my favorite, haha — next time I'd like to try the other stew options.