Bossam restaurant in Hapjeong with buckwheat makgeolli: Pyeongidambaek
In short
Pyeongidambaek Ppyeo Kalguksu Main Branch is a Korean bossam and kalguksu restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Mangwon Station Exit 1 and close to Hongdae and Hapjeong. On a weekend lunch, two people shared a medium bossam suyuk (boiled pork wraps) for 42,000 won, anchovy kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) for 5,000 won and Bongpyeong buckwheat raw makgeolli (unfiltered rice wine) for 5,000 won. The five-layer pork belly was chewy with no gamey smell, and the anchovy broth at Pyeongidambaek was worth finishing to the last sip.
Good to know
- Location
- 84 Yanghwa-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul — 5-minute walk from Mangwon Station Exit 1
- Hours
- 11:00–22:00, break 15:00–17:00
- Last order
- 14:30 and 21:30
- Parking
- Not available (nearby public parking lots not supported)
- Bossam suyuk (boiled pork)
- Large 49,000 won / Medium 42,000 won
- Kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup)
- Pork bone kalguksu 12,000 won, spicy pork bone kalguksu 12,500 won, bibim kalguksu 11,500 won, Namhae anchovy kalguksu 10,500 won
- With a bossam order
- Anchovy kalguksu 5,000 won
- Other dishes
- Seasoned skate 19,000 won, stir-fried baby octopus 28,000 won, seafood and chive pancake 19,000 won, seasoned acorn jelly 18,000 won
- Cabbage wrap refill
- 2,000 won extra
- Receipt review
- Free dumplings
- Price reference
- ₩5,000 ≈ $3.7 · ₩2,000 ≈ $1.5 (2026-09-15)
as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026
This weekend my husband and I went to Pyeongidambaek Ppyeo Kalguksu Main Branch, near Hongdae and Hapjeong. This place is known for letting you enjoy delicious bossam (boiled pork wrap) and kalguksu (noodle soup) together, and just as the rumors said, we had a really satisfying meal — let me tell you about it.
Where is Pyeongidambaek Ppyeo Kalguksu Main Branch, and what are its hours?
- Location / 84 Yanghwa-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (5-minute walk from Mangwon Station Exit 1)
- Hours / 11:00-22:00
- Break time / 15:00-17:00
- Last order / 14:30, 21:30
- Parking / Not available (no nearby public parking support)
Inside Pyeongidambaek on a weekend lunch
Pyeongidambaek Ppyeo Kalguksu is a great bossam spot to stop by when you have plans in Hongdae or Hapjeong. We visited around weekend lunchtime, and diners kept trickling in to eat. The inside of the restaurant is neatly set up.
The side dishes aren't self-serve — they had them prepped and ready ahead of time.
It's also convenient that there's a well-kept restroom inside the restaurant.
Pyeongidambaek menu and prices
- Bossam (large) ₩49,000
- Bossam (medium) ₩42,000
- Bone kalguksu ₩12,000
- Bibim kalguksu ₩11,500
- Spicy bone kalguksu ₩12,500
- Namhae anchovy kalguksu ₩10,500
- Skate salad ₩19,000
- Stir-fried octopus ₩28,000
- Seafood chive pancake ₩19,000
- Acorn jelly salad ₩18,000
The menu has a good range starting from bossam, plus plenty of dishes that go well with a drink. True to the restaurant's name, there's also a variety of kalguksu options. The bone kalguksu comes regular or spicy, and if you order bossam, anchovy kalguksu is offered for ₩5,000.
If you write a receipt review, you get free dumplings.
Ordering for two: medium bossam suyuk and anchovy kalguksu
- Bossam (medium) ₩42,000
- Anchovy kalguksu ₩5,000
- Makgeolli ₩5,000
Since it was just my husband and me, we sat at an open two-person table. We ordered the bossam and anchovy kalguksu first — since we were wearing bright-colored clothes, they gave us kimchi and aprons.
The bossam came out looking delicious. The moment my husband saw it, he said it made him think of makgeolli, so he ordered some.
Bongpyeong buckwheat raw makgeolli, hard to find elsewhere
The makgeolli was Bongpyeong buckwheat makgeolli, hard to find elsewhere — a raw, unfiltered makgeolli with live yeast. We'd never tried it, so my husband and I cheerfully made a toast first before tasting it. Makgeolli with live yeast has a deep flavor, and it really was rich and delicious.
How did the five-layer pork belly bossam taste?
Now for the main event — enjoying the bossam. Dipping a piece first into salted shrimp to taste the pork on its own, the pork belly bossam had no gamey smell at all, and it was really clean with a savory meat flavor still alive. My husband and I both love bossam and make it at home sometimes, but this was on a completely different level. The pork belly wasn't dry — it was light and had just the right amount of fat, so it was even more tender to eat.
The radish salad, ssamjang (dipping sauce), garlic, chili, and salted shrimp served alongside the pork were all clean in flavor too.
When my husband and I each wrapped a big cabbage leaf and took a bite, the combination of the pork belly and cabbage wrap was really great. He kept saying it was delicious and wrapping more. I think if you add the oyster salad that comes as a winter menu item, the flavor would be even richer.
Cabbage wrap refills cost 2,000 won
The combination with cabbage wraps was so good we kept eating them. You can get a refill of the cabbage, but there's an additional ₩2,000 charge.
Trying the pork wrapped in kimchi and radish salad instead, without the cabbage, both had a natural flavor that wasn't harsh, so it felt like a healthier way to enjoy bossam.
The anchovy kalguksu added for 5,000 won
While we were wrapping and eating the bossam, the anchovy kalguksu arrived. It being a two-person table, the tabletop filled up generously.
I really love a rich anchovy broth, and the deep aroma that hit my nose already had me convinced it would be delicious before I even took a bite. I usually have janchi guksu (thin wheat noodle soup) with anchovy broth, but with kalguksu noodles it had a distinctly different charm. On top were generous amounts of toppings like seaweed, egg, fried tofu, and green onion, which deepened the flavor of the kalguksu even more. Stirring in the seasoning sauce made the taste even richer.
The broth was so rich and deep that it felt like a shame to leave even the last sip.
Is Pyeongidambaek worth it for two people?
Bossam, anchovy kalguksu, and makgeolli on top — it made for a truly perfect meal. My husband and I felt really satisfied, like we'd been treated to a delicious, healthy spread. Once the cold winds start blowing, I'd love to come back for the warm bone kalguksu too. If you're out around Hongdae, Hapjeong, or Mangwon and looking for a great restaurant, I strongly recommend Pyeongidambaek Ppyeo Kalguksu.
Where it is
84 Yanghwa-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 마포구 양화로7길 84
