# Budae jjigae dinner with Jin Ramen sarì in Seongsu: Songtan - By Morae (https://superchart.com/en/@soup-signs-seoul/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@soup-signs-seoul/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@soup-signs-seoul/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@soup-signs-seoul/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@soup-signs-seoul/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@soup-signs-seoul/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@soup-signs-seoul/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@soup-signs-seoul/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@soup-signs-seoul/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@soup-signs-seoul/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@soup-signs-seoul/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/index.md) ## In short Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch is a budae jjigae (army stew) restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building right by Seongsu Station Exit 1 in Seongdong, Seoul. Visiting for a weekday evening dinner with her husband, the writer ordered two servings of budae jjigae plus Jin Ramen noodle sarì and an assorted sausage plate, cooked with a 5-minute timer instead of regular instant noodles. With no baked beans or tofu in the pot, the broth stayed clear and spicy-clean, and both diners finished their rice and stew completely thanks to the unlimited rice and side dish bar. ## Good to know - **Address**: 97 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:30 (last order 20:30) - **Parking**: Parking lot available in front of the building - **Location**: Right in front of Seongsu Station Exit 1, 2nd floor - **Budae jjigae**: ₩13,000 per person - **Sausage sarì**: ₩4,500 - **Takeout discount**: 20% off for takeout - **Refills**: Unlimited rice and side dish self-bar - **Dessert**: Slushie, coffee, yogurt - **Ordering**: Prepay via tablet at the table *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* 📍Address 97 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea Hours Daily 11:00–21:30 (last order 20:30) Parking available — use the lot in front of the building ![A full table spread of budae jjigae at Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-01-11w1l-1200.webp) *Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch* After work, my husband and I wanted to blow off some stress and fill up on something hearty, so we headed to Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch for a weekday dinner. It was so good, so let me tell you all about it. ## How to get to Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch from Seongsu Station ![Exterior of the building housing the restaurant, right by Seongsu Station Exit 1](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-02-1j1qi-900.webp) Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch, a budae jjigae (army stew) spot in Seongsu, is right by Seongsu Station Exit 1, so it's super accessible. ![Entrance corridor leading up to the 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-03-1n5fk-900.webp) Walk up to the 2nd floor and you're greeted by a retro-style sign that fits right in with Seongsu-dong's hip vibe. ![The restaurant's retro-style sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-04-uxvva-900.webp) Fun fact — takeout gets you 20% off, so office workers nearby could totally grab it on the way home and enjoy it comfortably at home. ## What's it like inside ![The busy dining room on a weekday evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-05-1ua9l-900.webp) *Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch* Even though we came on a weekday evening, there were tons of office workers there for a meal with a drink after work. ![The spacious, open dining hall with generously spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-06-16pt5-900.webp) *Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch* The interior is very spacious and open, with no cramped feeling at all. The tables are generously spaced too, so it seems perfect for a company dinner or a big group lunch in Seongsu. ![The self-bar where you can serve yourself rice and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-07-3sdds-900.webp) ### Unlimited rice and side dish self-bar, plus dessert One of the things I liked most was that both rice and side dishes are unlimited! There's a tidy self-bar set up in one corner of the restaurant, and you can just help yourself to as much as you want, no need to feel shy about it. ![The dessert corner with slushie, coffee, and yogurt](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-08-1q3ee-900.webp) On the way out after finishing our meal, there was even slushie, coffee, and yogurt thoughtfully set out. You could really feel the owner's touch in this space. ## Menu and prices - Budae jjigae ₩13,000 per person - Sausage sarì ₩4,500 For a spot near pricey Seongsu Station, this is a pretty great value restaurant given those prices. ![The ordering tablet set up at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-09-hdr8e-900.webp) There's a tablet at every table for easy prepayment, and we ordered the 2-person set plus ramen noodle sarì and assorted sausages! ## The side dish spread ![Rice served alongside the side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-10-5uibl-900.webp) We got rice along with fish cake side dish, scallion kimchi, and pickled onions. ![Scallion kimchi and pickled onion side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-11-8nsps-900.webp) ![Fish cake and other side dishes that pair well with budae jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-12-1bw9p-900.webp) All the side dishes were perfect matches for budae jjigae, and the self-bar was kept very clean, so we could refill happily without any hesitation. ## How the budae jjigae and Jin Ramen sarì tasted ![A pot of budae jjigae piled high with ham](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-13-55yxu-900.webp) *Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch* The visuals are insane... Of all the budae jjigae I've eaten in my life, this had the most ham piled on top. Genuinely overwhelming to look at. ![A whole block of Jin Ramen placed on top of the budae jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-14-sfdvr-900.webp) *Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch* Here's another thing that sets Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch apart from other famous budae jjigae places: instead of regular instant noodle sarì, they give you a whole block of Jin Ramen. You set the 5-minute timer on the table, and when it goes off, the staff kindly walks you through the next step. ![A guide on the table showing how to best enjoy the stew](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-15-ufvsx-900.webp) I read the 'how to enjoy Jindaegwang budae jjigae' guide while waiting. The staff takes care of it, so you just sit tight! ![The budae jjigae finished cooking after 5 minutes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-16-1qqyg-900.webp) After the 5 minutes were up, I took my first bite with a bit of excitement — and it was so good. Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch skips the baked beans and tofu usually found in budae jjigae, so the broth doesn't turn murky. Instead, plenty of green onions, vegetables, and premium sausages come together for a flavor that's clean and clear with zero heaviness. ![Clear budae jjigae broth loaded with green onions and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-17-1xqv1-900.webp) *Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch* The longer it boiled, the deeper the vegetable-based broth got. It wasn't overly sharp or spicy, but it had that refreshing, spicy kick that really hits the spot! It reminded me of the famous Paju-style budae jjigae — really appealing. ![A close-up of the budae jjigae bubbling away](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-18-idfnz-900.webp) ![A pot filled with four kinds of sausages](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-19-sfa72-900.webp) ### How was the assorted sausage plate? The pot was packed with four kinds of sausages, and every bite burst with meaty flavor — genuinely 'American sausage' approved. It wasn't cheap ham but good-quality ham, which made it taste way better to me than at other famous budae jjigae places. ![A bowl of the assorted sausages scooped out](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-20-1c5kq-900.webp) We ate through about half the sausages, then added more broth and put in the noodle sarì. ![The noodle sarì added after topping up the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-21-6tm26-900.webp) ![The Jin Ramen sarì lifted out of the broth once cooked through](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari-22-1hp99-900.webp) The Jin Ramen sarì tasted better than regular instant noodle sarì — totally gave me home-cooked vibes. Even after adding more broth, it wasn't watered down at all, so we didn't need the seasoning packet. We finished all the rice and the whole pot of budae jjigae. Haven't overeaten like that in a while, and it blew off all my work stress. If you're looking for a hearty, delicious meal near Seongsu Station, go check out Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch, where the portions and the flavor both go all out! ## Where it is - Songtan Jindaegwang Budae Jjigae Seongsu Branch (송탄진대광부대찌개 성수점) - 97 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 아차산로 97 201호 - 37.5453252, 127.0553136 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%86%A1%ED%83%84%EC%A7%84%EB%8C%80%EA%B4%91%EB%B6%80%EB%8C%80%EC%B0%8C%EA%B0%9C%20%EC%84%B1%EC%88%98%EC%A0%90/@37.5453252,127.0553136,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@soup-signs-seoul/seongsu-budae-jjigae-jinramyeon-sari/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt