Kimchi jjigae set dinner for two near Dongtan Bukgwangjang: Yangpuni

My husband and I were craving something hot and spicy, so we headed to Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal on the Dongtan Bukgwangjang food alley.

They had a wide range of menus Koreans tend to love — kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew), duruchigi (stir-fried pork), samgyeop kimchi jjim (braised kimchi with pork belly). We went with the kimchi jjigae set, which comes with an egg roll and rice alongside the stew.

From the stew to the egg roll, the ramen add-on, and the fried rice finish, it was a hearty meal start to finish — so let me introduce it to anyone looking for a filling meal in Dongtan.

Where is Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal in Dongtan?

Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal is located at 36-13 Dongtanbansong 3-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 1F. It's close by if you head from Gaenari Park toward the Dongtan Bukgwangjang food alley, so it wasn't hard to find.

It's a convenient spot if you're looking for a dinner place or a stew joint to go with a drink near Dongtan Bukgwangjang.

Good to know before you visit

• Name: Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal
• Address: 36-13 Dongtanbansong 3-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 1F, South Korea
• Hours: Daily 11:00–24:00
• Break time: 15:00–16:00
• Last order: 23:00
• Available: Group seating, reservations, takeout, delivery, Wi-Fi

What's in the 26,000-won kimchi jjigae set

What we ordered was Yangpuni's kimchi jjigae set for 26,000 won.

The set comes with kimchi jjigae, an egg roll, and rice, which felt like a solid amount for two people.

Just the stew alone might feel a bit lacking, but having a thick egg roll alongside it made the combination work really well. The rice wasn't plain white rice either — it was multigrain rice mixed with black rice, which was great for mixing into the kimchi jjigae broth.

Thick, moist egg roll

While the kimchi jjigae was simmering, we tried the egg roll first. It was long and thick enough to fill the plate, and the portion looked generous from the first glance.

It was cut into bite-sized pieces, so we could pick it up and eat right away without any extra cutting.

The surface was browned nicely, but the inside wasn't too dry — it was moist. The layers of rolled egg were soft and had good thickness, so even one piece gave a full egg flavor.

Dipping it lightly in the ketchup served alongside added a sweet touch, making it a dish kids would enjoy too. More than anything, taking a bite of the soft egg roll in between the spicy kimchi jjigae softened the heat nicely in between — the pairing worked well.

Yangpuni kimchi jjigae with well-braised kimchi

The kimchi jjigae comes out in a wide yangpuni (metal basin) pot and keeps simmering on the table as you eat.

As it started bubbling, the spicy, savory aroma typical of kimchi jjigae rose up, and it instantly made me want rice. The stew was packed with well-braised kimchi.

The kimchi wasn't cut too finely — it was in long, chunky pieces, which was nice for laying a whole piece over rice. Even the stem parts were soft, like long-simmered kimchi, so it wasn't tough and could be cut easily with a spoon.

The broth wasn't a light, clear style — it was rich, with the kimchi flavor fully drawn out. At first it tasted spicy and sharp, and the longer it simmered, the more the kimchi and meat flavors blended together, making the broth even richer.

Plenty of pork and tofu too

Inside the kimchi jjigae there was not just kimchi but also chunky pieces of pork and tofu. The meat wasn't too thin — it had enough size to give a satisfying bite.

It was well cooked and not tough, and the kimchi jjigae broth had soaked all the way into the meat, which was great to eat with the multigrain rice. The tofu also soaked up the broth, giving it a savory, slightly spicy flavor.

Alternating kimchi, pork, and tofu over the rice was plenty filling even without many extra side dishes. Kimchi jjigae really is best with rice, and with a chunky piece of kimchi and meat piled on top, it was a familiar flavor that kept us coming back for more.

Adding the ramen noodles

After eating a good amount of the kimchi jjigae, we added ramen noodles to simmer in. Once the noodles went into the bubbling broth, they quickly absorbed the liquid, turning the stew thicker and richer.

Well-cooked kimchi got mixed in between the noodles, and chunky pieces of pork remained too, so it felt like enjoying kimchi ramen. Since the broth can reduce quickly once noodles go in, it's a good idea to watch the liquid level and keep simmering until the noodles are cooked through.

The spicy kimchi jjigae broth soaking into the noodles had a different charm from eating it with rice. If you order the kimchi jjigae, I'd definitely recommend adding the ramen noodles.

Finishing with seaweed-flake fried rice in the leftover broth

It felt like a waste to stop after the ramen, so at the end we mixed in the leftover multigrain rice and seaweed flakes to make something like fried rice. After leaving just the right amount of broth, we added the rice and seaweed flakes and mixed everything evenly, so the kimchi jjigae seasoning soaked well into each grain of rice.

The savory flavor of the seaweed flakes added richness, making it taste even deeper and more addictive than just mixing rice into the broth. If you spread the rice flat along the bottom of the pot and let it reduce a bit more, the seasoning soaks in thick and dense, making it even tastier.

Starting with kimchi jjigae and egg roll, then moving on to ramen and fried rice, it really felt like a full, proper meal.

Recommended as a kimchi jjigae spot near Dongtan Bukgwangjang

Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal's kimchi jjigae set came with not just the stew and rice but also a thick egg roll, making it a great combination to enjoy generously with two people. The kimchi, pork, and tofu were plentiful, the broth was rich and paired well with rice, and being able to add ramen and finish with fried rice made it a filling meal.

It's a good place to visit when you're craving spicy kimchi jjigae near Dongtan Bukgwangjang or Gaenari Park, or when you're looking for a comfortable place to eat with your husband. If you're searching for a Dongtan kimchi jjigae restaurant or a dinner spot near Dongtan Bukgwangjang, try the kimchi jjigae set at Yangpuni Kimchi Jjigae & Samgyeopsal for a filling meal.