# Sundubu jjigae with a spicy kick in Sindorim: Sambaekga - By Roeun (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-coaster-hours/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Guro, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-coaster-hours/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-coaster-hours/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/index.md) ## In short Sindorim Sambaekga is a Korean restaurant specializing in jokbal (pig's trotters), bossam (boiled pork), and kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) on the first floor of the Sindorim Station Prugio 1 shopping arcade in Guro, Seoul. A couple stopped by for dinner and ordered the kalguksu bossam set, the sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) set, mung bean pancake, and Jipyeong makgeolli, and it was the deep, spicy-savory sundubu jjigae broth that left the bigger impression, even more than the kalguksu. If you're in Sindorim looking for a simple dinner of sundubu jjigae or kalguksu, Sambaekga is the answer. ## Good to know - **Address**: 661 Gyeongin-ro, 1F Unit 118, Guro-gu, Seoul (Sindorim Station Prugio 1 arcade) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:40 - **Break time**: Weekdays 15:00–16:00 (none on weekends) - **Parking**: Prugio 1 basement level 3 parking lot, 2 hours free - **Order**: Kalguksu bossam set ₩14,900 / Sundubu jjigae set ₩9,900 / Mung bean pancake ₩13,000 / Jipyeong makgeolli ₩5,000 - **Seating**: 3 tables behind the partition, single-seat bar counter, high chairs available *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* I thought Sindorim Sambaekga was going to be all about the kalguksu — turns out the sundubu jjigae was the real star. ![Kalguksu and sundubu jjigae table spread at Sindorim Sambaekga](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-01-1k9rp-1200.webp) Sambaekga specializes in Korean dishes like jokbal, bossam, and kalguksu. My husband and I went to Sindorim Prugio for dinner after work and the kalguksu looked so good we decided to try it. ## Location and parking for Sindorim Sambaekga ![Location signage for Sindorim Sambaekga](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-02-1suso-900.webp) - 📍661 Gyeongin-ro, 1F Unit 118, Guro-gu, Seoul - ⏰ Hours: daily 11:00–21:40 - Break time: weekdays 15:00–16:00, none on weekends - 🅿️ Prugio 1 basement level 3 parking lot, 2 hours free The Sindorim Station Prugio 1 arcade — this is the building with the Homeplus in it. ![Sindorim Station Prugio 1 arcade building with Homeplus](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-03-5ubg7-900.webp) ![First floor corridor of the Prugio 1 arcade](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-04-10g18-900.webp) Head into the alley to the left from the center of the first floor and you'll find Sambaekga. ![Entrance to Sambaekga in the alley to the left of the first floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-05-gaik2-900.webp) ![Tables inside Sambaekga during dinner time](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-06-3i9tf-900.webp) ## The dinnertime atmosphere and seating It was dinner time so every table was full, but luckily a seat opened up quickly. There were also 3 tables behind a partition — a bit more of a separate space, so it would be good for group gatherings if you reserve ahead. The restaurant also had high chairs, and I saw families with young kids 👶 ![Bar seating for solo diners at Sambaekga](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-07-1ed9a-900.webp) There's also a bar counter for solo dining, so it's a good option for eating alone. ## The Korean menu and what we ordered ![Sambaekga menu of Korean set meals and jokbal bossam dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-08-x4768-900.webp) From set meals that are great for lunch to jokbal and bossam à la carte, Sambaekga's menu is varied enough that it also seemed like a good spot for a family meal or a group gathering in Sindorim. ![Table setting at Sambaekga](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-09-1nzu6-900.webp) Here's what my husband and I ordered that day: - ✔️Kalguksu bossam set ₩14,900 - ✔️Sundubu jjigae set ₩9,900 - ✔️Mung bean pancake ₩13,000 - ✔️Jipyeong makgeolli ₩5,000 ![Full spread of the kalguksu bossam set](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-10-1rc8n-900.webp) ## How was the Sambaek kalguksu and bossam set? A hearty spread — Sambaek kalguksu and the bossam set. ![Sambaek kalguksu with milky broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-11-c0h3e-900.webp) The kalguksu apparently uses broth simmered from 12 high-quality ingredients with 100% domestic fresh noodles. The milky broth was rich yet clean, and the noodles were bouncy and chewy — really good. ![Mini barley rice served with the kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-12-smfsv-900.webp) A mini barley rice bowl comes free with the kalguksu order. ![Self-serve station with barley rice, yeolmu kimchi, gochujang, and sesame oil](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-13-17njf-900.webp) You help yourself to barley rice, yeolmu kimchi (young radish kimchi), gochujang (red chili paste), and sesame oil at the self-serve station. Since it was dinner time the station was empty, but when I asked, the staff brought everything out for us. ![A bowl of mixed barley rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-14-bkm64-900.webp) I was excited for the bossam since they say it uses a patented herbal-marinated pork, but personally it felt less moist-and-tender and more on the clean, slightly firm side. ![Plate of Sambaekga bossam pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-15-61re2-900.webp) Still, kalguksu alone would be a bit light on protein, so the bossam set rounds out the meal nutritionally, right?! ![Side dishes served with the bossam](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-16-182pk-900.webp) ### Persimmon-mixed geotjeori The geotjeori (fresh-mixed kimchi), made daily, was delicious. Since it's made with ripe persimmon instead of sugar, it had a deeper sweetness than plain sugar would. The crunch was still there, and it paired well with both the kalguksu and the bossam. ![Geotjeori made with ripe persimmon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-17-8akj7-900.webp) ## The real winner: the sundubu jjigae set And what I really loved at Sindorim Sambaekga was the sundubu jjigae! ![Sundubu jjigae set with minced pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-18-d8vlh-900.webp) Honestly, just looking at it, I wasn't expecting much — it seemed like there was nothing in there but soft tofu and minced pork. But the spicy, deep flavor… it was way better than I expected! Not an in-your-face spicy-and-salty sundubu jjigae, but one with a spicy kick and deep savory depth in the broth — I polished off a whole bowl of rice with it. The kalguksu was really good too, but the sundubu jjigae was so good I'd recommend it for an office lunch or a simple dinner! ![Spicy sundubu jjigae served with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-19-1o52k-900.webp) ## Mung bean pancake and Jipyeong makgeolli The mung bean pancake came out with a really crispy exterior. ![Mung bean pancake with a crispy exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-20-evnqv-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the mung bean pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-21-lgo2b-900.webp) That savory, clean flavor unique to mung beans. We'd gone for a simple meal, but it seemed like such a good pairing with makgeolli that we couldn't resist ordering Jipyeong makgeolli too. Haha. ![Mung bean pancake paired with Jipyeong makgeolli](https://img.superchart.com/images/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu-22-1bxwn-900.webp) If you're looking for a good kalguksu or sundubu jjigae spot in Sindorim, I'd recommend Sambaekga. If you're near Sindorim Prugio and looking for a Korean restaurant, it's worth a visit. ## Where it is - Sindorim Sambaekga (신도림삼백가) - 661 Gyeongin-ro, 1F Unit 118, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 구로구 경인로 661 1층 118호 - 37.5091812, 126.8876597 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%8B%A0%EB%8F%84%EB%A6%BC%EC%82%BC%EB%B0%B1%EA%B0%80/@37.5091812,126.8876597,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-coaster-hours/sindorim-sambaekga-sundubu-jjigae-kalguksu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt