Cheonan jjamppong hotter than the Asan original: Bultina level 4

Today I'm bringing you a review of Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch, located in Sinbang-dong! Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong is such a famous jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) spot that a lot of you probably already know it — starting from the original branch in Asan, it's expanded to Buldang-dong and Dujeong-dong in Cheonan, Sinbang-dong, Anjung, Osan, Dongtan, and quite a few other areas~ This time we visited the Sinbang branch, so let me give you a detailed review of the menu and the spice levels!

Where is Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch in Cheonan?

Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch is at 285 Seobu-daero, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea (Ilsong Building). The Sinbang branch was located near the E-mart in Ssangyong-dong!

Is there parking at Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong?

Parking was available both in the basement lot inside the building and on the surface, and they supported up to 2 hours!

To register for parking, you just do it yourself at the counter on your way out.

Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong menu and the four spice levels

The menu at Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch is made up of just 4 items: jjamppong, jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles), sweet and sour pork, and fried dumplings. For their signature jjamppong, you can choose a spice level from 1 to 4, so if you love spicy food, you can pick whatever suits your taste~

If you participate in the Naver review event, you get 4 fried dumplings or a drink.

The self-serve corner has pickled radish, onion, kimchi, and black bean paste ready to go. Pickled radish and onion come out as a default, and you can grab more if you need it.

How spicy is level 4 cockle jjamppong in Cheonan?

At Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch we ordered cockle jjamppong level 2, level 4, and a small sweet and sour pork! I generally like spicy food, so whenever I go to a jjamppong place I tend to order the spiciest level without much thought. When I had it at the original branch, level 4 wasn't as crazy spicy as I expected, so this time too I ordered level 4 without hesitation.

Right off the bat, the broth had a deep, rich color, and it clearly looked spicy at first glance!

The cockle jjamppong is made with shelled cockles, plus red gyeol crab (hongagari) and pork.

At first the seafood sinks to the bottom of the broth so it's hard to spot, but if you dig deep with your spoon, you'll find quite a lot of cockles and red gyeol crab hiding in there.

The seafood was chewy, and the red gyeol crab in particular had really big pieces~ The noodles were springy and chewy, and the portion was generous too~

Personally, level 4 cockle jjamppong here was way spicier than what I had at the original branch! It's on the pretty spicy side, so people who can't handle heat well might struggle a bit, but if you love spicy food, level 4 is definitely worth a try!

Small sweet and sour pork: the sauce arrives under the pork

Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong's sweet and sour pork comes in a small size, and instead of pouring the sauce over the top, they lay the sauce down on the bottom of the plate first and place the sweet and sour pork on top of it.

At first we just ate it plain, but as we went along the sauce felt a bit lacking, so we ended up asking for more sauce haha

Dipping the pork deep into the sauce made it so much tastier

The pork was crispy too, and paired with the onions it went really well together and tasted great!

Adding rice to the cockle jjamppong broth

At the end, we mixed rice into the leftover Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong broth and ate that too. The broth is spicy and sharp with a subtle smoky flavor, and the broth itself is just incredibly delicious! It's great for curing a hangover, and perfect for whenever you're craving a spicy jjamppong!

Inside Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch: interior and seats

The interior of Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong Sinbang Branch was spacious and clean overall! There's sofa-style seating in the middle, which is good if you're coming with a baby, and two tables can be joined together, so it also worked well for a group.

There were also plenty of tables and roomy seating overall, so it was comfortable to dine there. If you're looking for a great cockle jjamppong spot in Cheonan, definitely check out Bultina Kkomak Jjamppong in Sinbang-dong.