Beef offal hot pot with unlimited sundae and udon at Sopuri, Jemulpo

I finally visited Sopuri Yangpyeong Haejangguk, the 24-hour restaurant across from the Mammoth Raw Fish Center at Yeonan Pier. Every time I passed by it always seemed packed, so I'd been meaning to try it for a while!

Open 24 hours, except on Sundays

Sopuri Yangpyeong Haejangguk, Yeonan Pier General Fish Market Branch, basically runs 24 hours a day. The only exception is Sunday, when it closes at 9pm and reopens Monday at 5am. As long as you avoid that window, you can drop by pretty much anytime.

• Location: 10 Yeonanbudu-ro 33beon-gil, 1st floor, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon, South Korea
• Hours: Mon 05:00-24:00 / Tue-Sat 00:00-24:00 / Sun 00:00-21:00
• Parking: Available

There's parking for about 3 cars right in front of the store, and if it's full, you can use the Yeonan Pier Marine Plaza parking lot.

I visited on a weekday, a bit early in the evening, so it was relatively quiet. What stood out most was how warmly I was greeted right from the entrance — great first impression.

The broth and ingredients

This Jemulpo favorite doesn't use meal kits or retort packs — the broth is made the traditional way, simmered long and deep. I also liked that all the other ingredients are domestic: the Korean beef offal and sundae, and even the kimchi, are all made in Korea. As someone eating it, that gave me a bit more confidence in the food.

Looking at the menu, there was a wide variety of haejangguk (hangover soup) options, plus haenaetang, which I was curious about. This time, though, I ordered the small size beef offal hot pot (naejang jeongol) since it's something everyone can share while it simmers.

Apparently haejangguk tastes even better when you pour the rice right into the soup rather than eating it on the side!

Unlimited sundae, rice, and side dishes at the self-service corner

And there's another huge perk you can't overlook at Sopuri Yangpyeong Haejangguk: the self-service corner! It's stocked with domestic sundae (blood sausage), rice, and side dishes that you can refill yourself, as much as you like.

Free refills on rice and side dishes are nice, but honestly, the unlimited sundae is what really won me over.

For anyone who loves sundae, this must feel like a real treat. What I liked most was how fresh it was, with no gamey smell at all.

I tried the plain boiled sundae before adding it to the hot pot, and it was surprisingly savory and delicious — I kept going back for more.

The basic side dishes, and a small kindness

The basic side dishes are set on the table right away. The diced radish kimchi (kkakdugi) was tangy and just ripe enough, and the spicy fresh kimchi (geotjeori) was tasty too. Kimchi really is essential alongside dishes like haejangguk or hot pot. Since I came with my child, the staff member even brought soy sauce without wasabi for the kid to eat. Little touches like that made it clear why this place does so well.

The small beef offal hot pot: how much do you get?

Finally, the beef offal hot pot arrived! Even at the small size, the portion was generous — plenty for 2 to 3 people.

Another thing that stood out was the udon noodles. When you think of naejang jeongol, glass noodles or ramen noodles usually come to mind first, so seeing udon noodles included left me a little puzzled at first — haha.

First, they bring the hot pot to a rolling boil.

As it starts bubbling and the rich broth smell rises, they added in extra sundae too. Looked way more filling now, right? I took a spoonful and could taste the thick, deep flavor of the broth. It wasn't overly spicy or salty either — just the right amount of heat, easy to eat without feeling overwhelmed. The offal was chewy, and the more you chewed, the more savory it got, which paired really well with the broth.

And then — the udon noodles I was skeptical about at first. Bottom line: they were the real kick of the dish! Haha.

The bouncy, springy udon noodles soaking up the hot pot broth turned into something else entirely — the owner clearly knows what they're doing.

Even bottled water on the way out

After a satisfying meal, there was bottled water set out so you could grab one on your way out. Given the location near Yeonan Pier, there must be plenty of people coming through in the early morning after fishing, or dropping by for a meal at odd hours — a thoughtful touch. Being open 24 hours means you can visit whenever, and using domestic ingredients only adds to the satisfaction. If you're around Yeonan Pier or Sinpo Station, I'd recommend stopping by Sopuri Yangpyeong Haejangguk for a hearty, warming meal!