# Seohyeon Korean restaurant: beansprout-loaded galbijjim, Gimcheongja - By Doyoon Gyeom (https://superchart.com/en/@tongin-morning-basket/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongnam, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@tongin-morning-basket/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@tongin-morning-basket/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/index.md) ## In short Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch is a spicy braised rib (galbijjim) restaurant on the 2nd floor of Cheonji Officetel, about a 2-minute walk from Exit 4 of Seohyeon Station in Seongnam, Gyeonggi. Arriving for lunch after 1pm, I ordered two servings of medium-spice pork galbijjim at 16,000 won each and simmered the beansprout side dish right into the pot, with steamed egg custard and rice included at no extra charge. The sauce at Gimcheongja is sweet and savoury as much as it is hot, making it a solid lunch pick on a day you crave something spicy. ## Good to know - **What I ordered**: Spicy pork galbijjim 16,000 won × 2 (medium spice) - **Location**: About a 2-minute walk from Seohyeon Station Exit 4, 2nd floor of Cheonji Officetel - **Hours**: Mon–Sat 11:30–22:00 (break 15:00–17:00, last orders 14:15 and 21:15) - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Parking**: 2 hours free in the building; note it is a mechanical parking system - **Payment**: Seongnam Love Gift Certificates and Naver Pay accepted - **Good to know**: Takeout available, groups welcome, takeout discount, one bottle corkage-free (excludes drinks sold in-store) - **Event**: Free cheese topping when you write a review - **Price reference**: ₩16,000 ≈ $11.5 (2026-09-21) *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* Today I'm introducing Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch, a lunch spot near Seohyeon Station! As the weather cools down I keep craving something spicy, and this place really hit the spot! ## Where is Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch, and how do you get there? The address of Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch is 16 Hwangsaeul-ro 330beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 2nd floor. This Seohyeon Station favorite is only about 2 minutes from Exit 4 — so close! ![Large signboard for Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch near Exit 4](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-01-28x0w-m-900.webp) There's a huge sign out front, so it's easy to spot at a glance. Since it's on the 2nd floor of the Cheonji Officetel building, there's a separate entrance for the restaurant floor! The Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim sign glows nicely under pretty lighting. It's a pretty large restaurant, actually! ![Long row of waiting seats lined up outside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-02-17790-900.webp) Being a well-known Seohyeon spot, there was a long row of waiting seats lined up out front too. 😎 ## What the room feels like: still seats free at 1pm Here's the inside of Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch. Bright, clean interior. Even past 1pm there were quite a few customers, but since the space is big and wide, I could eat comfortably. There's a separate section off to the side that looks good for small gatherings or a casual work dinner. There were celebrity autographs scattered around — looks like some famous faces have stopped by! ![Celebrity autographs hanging on the restaurant wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-03-eg6vs-900.webp) A Seohyeon Station favorite that's been loved for a long time. ![Interior of the long-loved Seohyeon Station galbijjim restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-04-1exl5-900.webp) A long waiting list, just like you'd expect from a popular place! ![Waiting list placed at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-05-dagf3-900.webp) ![Store info and payment method signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-06-1jbqb-900.webp) Definitely check the store info posted — they accept Seongnam Love Gift Certificates and Naver Pay too, so there are plenty of payment perks to use. 🤗 ## Hours, parking and other practical details - Hours: Mon–Sat 11:30–22:00 / break time 15:00–17:00 / last order 14:15, 21:15 - Closed: every Sunday - Reservations: — - Parking: 2 hours free with in-building parking, but note it's a mechanical parking system - Notes: takeout available, groups welcome, takeout discount, one free corkage (excluding alcohol sold in-store) SUVs and larger vehicles can't really use the mechanical parking inside the building. I'd recommend the nearby Seohyeon Station transfer public parking lot instead! ## Menu and prices at Gimcheongja, including the popular lunch set ![Menu board at Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-07-172jx-900.webp) ![Menu board showing galbijjim prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-08-13qfv-900.webp) ![Signage for the lunch set menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-09-1xeo6-900.webp) We ordered pork spicy galbijjim, ₩16,000 × 2. The lunch set menu is popular, especially among office workers around Seohyeon Station. You can choose beef or pork galbijjim and adjust the spice level. Write a review and you even get a free cheese add-on! Definitely worth doing. 😋 ## What side dishes come with it? Pink sausage, beansprouts and more What we ordered was pork spicy galbijjim, medium spice. ![Table setting for medium-spice pork galbijjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-10-lvf31-900.webp) Let's take a quick look at the side dishes, which came out fast right after we ordered. ![Pink sausage served as a side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-11-vjvgb-900.webp) The nostalgic pink sausage! We love stirring beansprouts into the spicy galbijjim! They're delicious on their own too, and ![Seasoned beansprouts side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-12-1n3mo-900.webp) ![Kimchi and perilla leaves side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-13-1x7f6-900.webp) kimchi and perilla leaves ![Macaroni salad side dish to cool down the spice](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-14-yh3k3-900.webp) and macaroni salad, which helps cool down the heat. ![Warm steamed egg with scallions and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-15-w9n1w-900.webp) Ordering the spicy galbijjim comes with warm steamed egg with chopped scallions and rice, no extra charge. ## Medium-spice pork galbijjim, simmered 3–4 minutes at the table The spicy pork galbijjim came out smelling sweet and spicy! It's almost fully cooked in the kitchen already, so you just need to simmer it for 3–4 minutes until the glass noodles cook through. ![Pork spicy galbijjim hot pot simmering on the burner](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-16-16eby-865.webp) We added extra beansprouts too, to bring out a refreshing flavor. ![Spicy galbijjim with added beansprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-17-8l6yd-900.webp) Bubbling away, with that unmistakable spicy smell — pork spicy galbijjim! ![Pork spicy galbijjim bubbling away](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-18-1ryu0-900.webp) The glass noodles and rice cakes cook right along with it. ![Glass noodles and rice cake cooking inside the galbijjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-19-17bte-900.webp) Not just aggressively spicy — the balance of sweet and salty seasoning really stands out. ![Galbijjim coated in sweet and salty seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-20-o6shb-900.webp) The ribs have a great ratio of lean meat to fat, and the spicy seasoning soaks in well. ![Close-up of well-seasoned pork rib meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-21-11uhf-1200.webp) The meat came off the bone smoothly and was easy to eat. And the portion is really generous! I kept pulling meat off and it just kept coming, haha. Even the fattier parts were tender and not greasy at all, so it was actually easy to eat without feeling too dry. There's bone in there, but it's braised so thoroughly that it was very easy to pick apart. 😍 ![Tender rib meat easily coming off the bone](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-22-97jej-900.webp) ## Eating the egg custard, glass noodles and rice cakes together The steamed egg with fresh scallions is basically a secret weapon against the spice! ![Soft steamed egg with chopped scallions](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-23-n3j19-900.webp) It's mild and soft, probably seasoned that way on purpose to pair with the spicy galbijjim — an absolute must-have alongside it. Add in the spicy, chewy glass noodles and you get a variety of textures to enjoy. ![A bite of seasoned rice cake and glass noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch-24-1cplj-900.webp) The rice cakes really soak up the seasoning — total rice thief. I'd recommend eating them quickly before they get too soft! 😆 ## Final verdict on Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim So that was my visit to Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch, a well-loved spot near Seohyeon Station. The spicy galbijjim had that sweet-spicy seasoning soaked in well, and with chewy rice cake, glass noodles, and steamed egg all included at no extra cost, it felt like great value and left me feeling pretty content. If you're suddenly craving something spicy, I'd recommend it for lunch near Seohyeon Station! 🔥 > A Korean restaurant near Seohyeon Station that's great for enjoying spicy braised ribs ## Where it is - Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch (김청자매운갈비찜 서현역점) - 16 Hwangsaeul-ro 330beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 2nd floor, Cheonji Officetel - 경기도 성남시 분당구 황새울로330번길 16 천지오피스텔 2층 김청자매운갈비찜 - 37.3846782, 127.1216305 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B9%80%EC%B2%AD%EC%9E%90%EB%A7%A4%EC%9A%B4%EA%B0%88%EB%B9%84%EC%B0%9C%20%EC%84%9C%ED%98%84%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%90/@37.3846782,127.1216305,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@tongin-morning-basket/seohyeon-spicy-pork-galbijjim-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt