# Pork gukbap with a kid, dadaegi removed at Bongga Gukbap, Geoje - By Eunwoo (https://superchart.com/en/@southbound-soup-stops/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Geoje, Gyeongnam - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@southbound-soup-stops/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@southbound-soup-stops/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/index.md) ## In short Bongga Gukbap is a local gukbap (pork rib soup) restaurant on Giseong-ro in Geoje-myeon, Geoje. The writer ordered mixed gukbap, pork gukbap, and small suyuk (boiled pork), and with a child along, the owner made a clear-broth pork gukbap without dadaegi (chili paste) and even provided a baby spoon. Opening at 7:30 AM, it's a great first meal for a Geoje trip. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Mon–Sat 07:30–20:00 - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Address**: 9 Giseong-ro, Geoje-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongnam, South Korea - **Parking**: 6–7 spaces in front of the restaurant - **Pork gukbap**: ₩9,000 - **Mixed gukbap**: ₩9,000 - **Suyuk (small)**: ₩33,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* Bongga Gukbap in Geoje Island ![Signature photo of Bongga Gukbap in Geoje](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-01-t8ek0-1200.webp) ## Business Info - Mon–Sat 07:30–20:00 - Closed every Sunday - 9 Giseong-ro, Geoje-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongnam, South Korea ## Location and parking for Bongga Gukbap, a Geoje gukbap favorite ![Exterior of Bongga Gukbap on Giseong-ro, Geoje-myeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-02-1flcp-966.webp) ![Parking space in front of Bongga Gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-03-fz93p-966.webp) Bongga Gukbap, a Geoje gukbap favorite, sits in Geoje-myeon. Nearby are Geoje Botanic Garden's Jungle Dome and Geoje Sports Park, so access is great, and there's parking for about 6–7 cars right in front of the restaurant, making it convenient to visit by car. ## Inside the restaurant ![Spacious interior seating at Bongga Gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-04-1ped4-966.webp) ![Interior decor of Bongga Gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-05-1ila7-966.webp) From the moment you walk into Bongga Gukbap, the owner's friendly welcome puts you in a good mood. It really does feel like a local favorite, with a relaxed atmosphere. Opening as early as 7:30 AM means you can have a hearty meal in Geoje and start a full day trip right after. The layout and menu are well thought out too, making it popular with tourists as well. ![Restaurant space decorated with cute small items](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-06-buqrh-966.webp) ![Bright and cheerful interior of Bongga Gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-07-tkbzo-m-966.webp) The fairly spacious interior is kept clean and tidy, and the cute, bright, and cheerful decor all looks like the owner's own handiwork. Being able to enjoy the artwork in such a pleasant space felt like getting two things at once. ## Menu and self-serve bar ![Gukbap menu board at Bongga Gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-08-ik6zs-966.webp) ![Open kitchen at Bongga Gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-09-183mu-966.webp) ![Self-serve bar with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-10-l7u9a-m-966.webp) Bongga Gukbap is a CESCO-membership managed restaurant with an open kitchen, so it's spotless. With various gukbap options at reasonable prices, it's a great menu for the whole family without breaking the bank. They say the side dishes are made in-house every day with carefully selected seasonal ingredients. The self-serve bar was both convenient and hygienic. ## What we ordered ![Table set with gukbap and suyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-11-15xyb-966.webp) - Pork gukbap - ₩9,000 - Mixed gukbap - ₩9,000 - Suyuk (small) - ₩33,000 ### Mixed gukbap ![Mixed gukbap with pork and sundae](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-12-h7whn-966.webp) The mixed gukbap is packed with tender pork and chewy sundae (Korean blood sausage), in a clean broth with fragrant chives and refreshing green onion. It's hearty enough for a full meal or to go with a drink, with a natural, unforced savoriness that kicked off the real eating. It warmed up a stomach worn out since the morning. ![Kimchi and kkakdugi served with mixed gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-13-ozmyy-966.webp) I also tried a bite of the kimchi and kkakdugi (radish kimchi), and wow, this is definitely the real deal. I immediately dunked a bowl of rice into the soup and dug in properly. ### Pork gukbap ![Pork gukbap in an earthenware bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-14-qknte-966.webp) ![Close-up of pork gukbap broth and ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-15-ii6am-966.webp) ![Rice mixed into pork gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-16-gg2p2-966.webp) The pork gukbap has no fishy taste at all, just deep, natural flavor. It's spicy yet savory in a way that hits you right away, and I quietly polished off the whole bowl, face buried in it. ### With a kid along, skip the dadaegi ![Clear-broth pork gukbap without dadaegi](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-17-11x3t-966.webp) ![Kid-friendly pork gukbap served with a baby spoon](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-18-sn5h8-966.webp) Since I was eating with my child, I asked them to leave off the dadaegi (chili paste) on top of the pork gukbap. They were kind enough to bring out a separate clear-broth pork gukbap and even a baby spoon, which I really appreciated. ### Suyuk (small) that became the best of my life ![Plate of small suyuk at Bongga Gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-19-y1bos-966.webp) Honestly, the gukbap was great, but the suyuk (boiled pork) was the real winner here‼️ No gamy smell at all, chewy texture, juicy inside, and a subtle meaty aroma — this practically calls for a bottle of soju. ![A piece of domestic Korean pork suyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-20-19hnl-966.webp) ![Cross-section of juicy suyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-21-naeyv-966.webp) Made with fresh domestic Korean pork, the more you eat, the more the deep flavor of the suyuk fills your mouth with a satisfying texture. ![Kimchi and salted shrimp served with suyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-22-10yv3-966.webp) ![Suyuk kept warm over a burner](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-23-x3t6g-966.webp) Sweet-and-sour, perfectly fermented kimchi and salty saeujeot (salted shrimp) rounded it out. They even provided a separate burner, so we enjoyed every last piece warm, right to the end. ![Table setting at the end of the meal at Bongga Gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid-24-derev-966.webp) ## Was Geoje worth visiting after the heavy rains? With the recent heavy rains in Geoje, I know a lot of people are worried about traveling here, but as of my visit on September 5, recovery had come a long way, and I had no issues getting around at all while traveling. If anything, I hope more people travel to Geoje at times like this so the local businesses can bounce back. Go Geoje 😍 If you want tender, melt-in-your-mouth suyuk and a warm, clean bowl of gukbap, go visit Bongga Gukbap, a Geoje gukbap favorite. With reasonable prices, generous portions, a solid menu, and friendly service, I recommend Bongga Gukbap, a true local favorite. ## Where it is - Bongga Gukbap (본가국밥) - 9 Giseong-ro, Geoje-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongnam, South Korea - 경상남도 거제시 거제면 기성로 9 - 34.8486837, 128.588243 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B3%B8%EA%B0%80%EA%B5%AD%EB%B0%A5/@34.8486837,128.588243,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@southbound-soup-stops/geoje-bonga-gukbap-pork-soup-with-kid/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt