# Brisket soft tofu stew at Bap Jangin, a Korean restaurant in Hongdae - By Taerin (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-steps/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-steps/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-meal-steps/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/index.md) ## In short Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch is a stew-focused Korean restaurant a 2-minute walk from Hongik University Station in Mapo, Seoul. The order was soft tofu stew with beef brisket (sundubu cha-dol jjigae) in the spicy version with rice for 13,000 won, bulgogi stir-fry with rice for 13,000 won, and soft steamed egg custard for 3,000 won, and the staff described the spicy version as slightly hotter than Shin Ramyun. Mixing the hot broth with glutinous black rice and seaweed flakes, then cooling down with the egg custard, made a satisfying Korean meal. ## Good to know - **Soft tofu stew with brisket + rice (spicy)**: 13,000 won - **Bulgogi stir-fry + rice**: 13,000 won - **Soft steamed egg custard**: 3,000 won - **Zero-sugar cola, 500ml**: 2,000 won - **Hours**: Daily 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM - **Last order**: 9:20 PM - **Location**: 2-minute walk from Hongik University Station - **Parking**: Not available - **Waiting**: Write your own name on the waiting list; waiting chairs provided - **Price reference**: ₩13,000 ≈ $9.4 · ₩3,000 ≈ $2.2 (2026-09-18) *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* I found this Korean restaurant while out and about in Hongdae, and it totally lived up to the saying that Koreans run on rice power (⌯︎¤̴̶̷̀ ᴗ ¤̴̶̷́⌯︎)✧ Today I'm introducing Bap Jangin, or ㅂㅈㅇ! ## First look at Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch: the consonant-only sign and the self-service waiting list Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch is a stew-focused Korean restaurant on Yanghwa-ro 18an-gil in Mapo-gu, Seoul, and the first thing you notice is the 'ㅂㅈㅇ' sign out front. The restaurant's name, Bap Jangin, is displayed only as initial consonants, which somehow makes it even more distinctive and eye-catching! It kind of looks like a rabbit sitting in front of a round bowl of rice haha. ![Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch's consonant-only ㅂㅈㅇ sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-01-1fyir-900.webp) Before you even step inside, there's a standing sign introducing the menu with photos and prices, so you know exactly what's on offer before you walk in 👍🏻 There's also a spot to fill out a self-service waiting list, with chairs set up nearby in case you need to wait for a table! ![Menu standing sign at the entrance of Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-02-2x6t7-900.webp) ![Self-service waiting list and waiting chairs](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-03-itr8o-900.webp) ### Where is Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch and what are its hours? - 2-minute walk from Hongik University Station - No parking available - Open daily 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM / Last order 9:20 PM Since it's open from 10 in the morning until 10 at night every day, it seems like a great option for dinner even after a long day of hanging out in Hongdae! ## What is on the menu at Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch? Bap Jangin is a Korean restaurant specializing in stews! The menu is packed with dishes like jjageuli (thick stew), kimchi-jjigae, and sundubu-jjigae with brisket — all deeply familiar, mouthwatering favorites for any Korean. There are also set menus for two or three people, so if you love spam, ordering a set might be a good call. ![Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch's stew menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-04-w9u0p-900.webp) ![Menu board listing the set-table meals](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-05-u2213-900.webp) ## Inside Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch: seating and atmosphere Walking into Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch, the space feels really spacious, with tables and seats arranged neatly — it seems like a great spot for group gatherings too! ![Tables and seats neatly arranged in the spacious restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-06-1hxza-900.webp) ![Interior of Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch, good for group gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-07-1x3ea-900.webp) The orange lighting pairs really nicely with the brown chairs! It had a hip, distinctive vibe. ![Interior with orange lighting and brown chairs](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-08-vjeyg-900.webp) ![Hip-feeling seating area at Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-09-1az69-900.webp) There's a full window wall so plenty of sunlight comes in! ![Window-side seats lit by sunlight through the full window wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-10-wk96l-900.webp) ![Full window wall bringing natural light into Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-11-2g5n8-900.webp) ## What we ordered at Bap Jangin and what it cost - Sundubu-jjigae with brisket + rice (spicy) ₩13,000 - Bulgogi stir-fry + rice ₩13,000 - Soft egg custard ₩3,000 - Zero-sugar cola 500ml ₩2,000 ![Sundubu-jjigae with brisket and bulgogi stir-fry spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-12-ky79l-1200.webp) ## How spicy is the brisket soft tofu stew at Bap Jangin? When ordering the sundubu-jjigae at Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch, you can choose your spice level. I went with the spicy option, and I was told it's a bit hotter than Shin Ramyun! Just a heads up — if you can't handle spicy food, this might be tough. ![Ttukbaegi of spicy sundubu-jjigae with brisket](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-13-16t44-900.webp) The spicy version was such a good match for me! I was curious about the even spicier option too (though as someone weak to spice, curious is as far as it went haha), but the spicy level was genuinely fiery, with a rich broth and real heat — I'd probably order the same spice level again next time ☺️ The rice wasn't plain white rice either but well-cooked glutinous black rice, which made it even better for mixing! The rice itself had a nice chewy texture, cooked just right, so it was delicious whether mixed into the stew or eaten plain alongside it. ![Glutinous black rice with sundubu-jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-14-14wfv-900.webp) The soft tofu was so silky that it was delicious whether you popped it in your mouth whole or blew on it first — either way it went great with the broth! ![A silky spoonful of soft tofu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-15-fs7c0-900.webp) ## Bulgogi stir-fry with rice and seaweed flakes The bulgogi stir-fry + rice is ₩13,000, and honestly, it's hard to imagine any Korean not loving this flavor — total must-order. It's also great to scoop small amounts onto the stew rice as you eat. ![Bowl of bulgogi stir-fry with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-16-1ec33-900.webp) ![Bulgogi stir-fry piled onto rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-17-t3sfj-900.webp) Mixing in the toasted seaweed flakes provided at every table made everything even tastier! Depending on your preference, you could go rice + stew, or rice + seaweed flakes + stew + meat all mixed together — everyone has their own favorite combo, so I'd recommend eating it however suits your taste haha. ![Glutinous black rice mixed with toasted seaweed flakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-18-upwmk-900.webp) ![Rice mixed together with stew and meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-19-5iyhl-900.webp) ## Soft steamed egg custard for 3,000 won The soft egg custard is ₩3,000, and true to its name, it was fluffy and tender! I really love egg custard like this, so it was totally my type ..✨ ![Soft egg custard served in a stone pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-20-6m0ym-900.webp) Since you're eating something spicy and fiery, the soft, savory balance of the egg custard is so nice you'll go back for seconds, then thirds !! (˵• ̀⩊•́˵) ![A fluffy spoonful of egg custard](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy-21-1wm1k-900.webp) It's less something you chew and more something you just let slide down, so smooth that it seems like it'd be a hit with anyone, any age. And since it comes in a ttukbaegi (stone pot), it stayed warm all the way through the meal. ## Who should eat at Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch? - Anyone looking for a good Korean restaurant near Hongik University Station - Office workers near Hongik University Station wanting a hearty lunch - Anyone craving a satisfying stew-and-rice meal ## Where it is - Bap Jangin Hongdae Branch (밥장인 홍대점) - 16 Yanghwa-ro 18an-gil, 1F, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 양화로18안길 16 1층 밥장인돼지찌개 홍대점 - 37.5567605, 126.9254245 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B0%A5%EC%9E%A5%EC%9D%B8%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5567605,126.9254245,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-steps/hongdae-sundubu-chadol-jjigae-spicy/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt