Konkuk curry rice bowl restaurant, Saturday lunch for two: Hekbap

188m from Exit 3 of Konkuk University Station / seated immediately when visiting early Saturday afternoon / meat-loaded curry rice bowl set + pork cutlet curry rice bowl, high ₩20,000s for two / would visit again

I was looking for a good restaurant near Konkuk Station and went to Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch with my boyfriend. I go to Hekbap pretty often, but this was my first time at the Konkuk main branch — and out of all the Hekbap locations I've been to, this one had the best facilities and I was super satisfied. There's a reason it's racked up over 10,000 reviews as a Konkuk favorite.

How to get to Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch

Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch is at 127 Neungdong-ro, 2F, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, a 3-minute walk (188m) from Exit 3 of Konkuk University Station. It's open daily from 11:00 to 21:00, with a break time from 15:00 to 16:30 and last order at 20:30.

• 📍 127 Neungdong-ro, 2F, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• 🚇 3-minute walk (188m) from Exit 3, Konkuk University Station
• 🚌 By bus, get off at Konkuk Hospital Entrance stop (routes 2227, 3220) or Konkuk Station Intersection·Konkuk Hospital stop (routes 240, 721, 2016, 2222, 2416, 4212)
• 🕐 Daily 11:00–21:00 / break time 15:00–16:30 / last order 20:30
• 🅿️ 2 hours free parking at Konkuk Lotte Department Store if you download the app / Konkuk Hospital parking lot 30 min free, then ₩500 per 10 minutes

What kind of restaurant is Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch?

Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch is a Konkuk Station favorite with over 10,000 accumulated reviews — a Japanese home-style restaurant that nails both taste and value. Among Konkuk restaurants, it's especially known for its curry rice bowls, and its set meals let you enjoy several things at once.

I go to Hekbap fairly often myself, and the Konkuk main branch was the most satisfying in terms of facilities.

Saturday lunch visit: was there a wait at Hekbap?

Because we went early on a Saturday afternoon, we got seated right away at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch, but a crowd of people poured in while we were eating. This is one of those Konkuk restaurants that gets packed on weekend lunches, so I'd really recommend going early.

Since the break time is 15:00–16:30, if you're going for lunch it's safer to get in before 14:30.

What we ordered at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch

• Meat-loaded curry rice bowl set
• Pork cutlet curry rice bowl
• Under ₩30,000 total for two (high ₩20,000s)

Taste review: meat-loaded curry rice bowl set and pork cutlet curry rice bowl

Meat-loaded curry rice bowl set

The meat-loaded curry rice bowl set really lived up to its name — the amount of meat piled on top was genuinely generous. The curry was rich and deeply flavorful, so eating it with the rice made every single spoonful feel like happiness.

Since it comes as a set, several dishes arrive together, so it was plenty to fill you up as a full meal. I could see why people call it the top curry pick among Konkuk restaurants.

Pork cutlet curry rice bowl

For the pork cutlet curry rice bowl, the pork cutlet was fried really crispy. It sits right on top of the curry, so getting the moist curry together with the crunchy cutlet in one bite was such a great combination.

The portion was generous too, so by the end I felt completely full.

Why Hekbap is worth it near Konkuk University Station

I've been to several Hekbap branches, and the Konkuk main branch had the best facilities and the highest quality menu. Crispy cutlet, a generous amount of meat, and great curry flavor all in one — it was a choice with no regrets.

Being a Konkuk favorite with over 10,000 accumulated reviews wasn't just talk.

Who Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch suits

• ✅ Anyone craving curry among Konkuk restaurants
• ✅ Anyone wanting Japanese home-style food near Konkuk Station
• ✅ Couples looking for a good-value date meal
• ✅ Anyone who wants to enjoy pork cutlet and curry together

Frequently asked questions

Is there a wait at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch?

If you visit early on a Saturday afternoon, you can get seated right away. It tends to fill up while you're eating, so an early visit is recommended, and it's best to get in by 14:30 before break time.

Is parking available at Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch?

You get 2 hours free if you park at Konkuk Lotte Department Store and download the app. Konkuk Hospital's parking lot gives 30 minutes free, then ₩500 per 10 minutes.

Does Hekbap have a break time?

There's a daily break time from 15:00 to 16:30, with last order at 20:30.

Which Hekbap menu items are best near Konkuk University Station?

I highly recommend the meat-loaded curry rice bowl set and the pork cutlet curry rice bowl — generous meat portions paired with perfect curry flavor.

※ As of September 2026