# Cheese-topped spicy rib stew and kimmari in Seohyeon: Gimcheongja - By Jiwon Ohn (https://superchart.com/en/@yangpyeong-riverside-fork/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongnam, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@yangpyeong-riverside-fork/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@yangpyeong-riverside-fork/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/index.md) ## In short Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch is a spicy braised pork rib (galbijjim) restaurant near Seohyeon Station in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, where you pick your heat level. The order was pork galbijjim for two in mild, plus extra glass noodles, steamed egg, kimmari (fried seaweed rolls) and a cheese topping from the review event. Mild lands around Shin Ramyun heat, so spice-shy eaters can handle it, but expect a wait at weekday dinner peak. ## Good to know - **Address**: 2nd floor, Cheonji Officetel, 16 Hwangsaeul-ro 330beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi - **Hours**: 11:00–22:00, break 15:00–17:00 - **Closed**: Sundays - **Order**: Spicy pork galbijjim for two (mild), extra glass noodles, steamed egg, kimmari, extra cheese (review event) - **Spice level**: Mild is about as hot as Shin Ramyun - **Wait**: Expect a line at weekday dinner peak *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ![Signature photo of pork spicy galbijjim at Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari-01-19set-1200.webp) Today I'm writing about a place I truly love, one I keep coming back to — this is already my fourth or fifth visit to 'Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Bundang Seohyeon Branch,' my real go-to spot haha Whenever I'm craving something spicy and delicious near Seohyeon Station, my feet just naturally carry me here. This time was no exception either — a Seohyeon Station galbijjim (braised rib stew) restaurant that never disappoints. Let me get into the post! ## Where Gimcheongja Seohyeon Station Branch is and when it opens Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch is on the 2nd floor of Cheonji Officetel, 16 Hwangsaeul-ro 330beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do. Hours are 11:00–22:00, closed Sundays, with a break time from 15:00 to 17:00. ![Exterior of Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari-02-16fgg-m-900.webp) ![Entrance to Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim on the 2nd floor of Cheonji Officetel](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari-03-5s41g-m-900.webp) Since it's such a popular local spot, you should be aware that there can be a wait during weekday dinner hours. I visited during weekday dinner peak time myself and there was a bit of a wait! ![Menu board at Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari-04-1e1ry-900.webp) Take a look at the menu board~~ ## What we ordered, and why mild is the heat level to pick This time we ordered pork spicy galbijjim for two (mild), with extra glass noodles, steamed egg, kimmari, and cheese added on top thanks to a review event. - Pork spicy galbijjim for two (mild) - Extra glass noodles - Steamed egg - Kimmari - Extra cheese (review event) The great thing about Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim is that you can choose your spice level. Even the mild option has a gentle kick of heat, so if you're normally spice-shy, you absolutely must pick 'mild'!.! Mild lets you enjoy it comfortably at about the spiciness of Shin Ramyun. ![Table set up after ordering mild spicy galbijjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari-05-14xo7-900.webp) ![Bean sprouts and seaweed served as basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari-06-182yv-900.webp) ## The side dishes: bean sprouts, seaweed and how to wrap them The basic table setting comes with crisp bean sprouts and seaweed sheets, and this combo is genuinely delicious!! Wrapping the spicy rib meat together with the crunchy bean sprouts in seaweed makes the flavor so much richer and cleanly tames the spiciness, so you can really enjoy it. Definitely try wrapping it this way! ![Wrapping galbijjim meat and bean sprouts in seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari-07-ludn4-900.webp) ## Steamed egg and kimmari: the best sides with spicy galbijjim When eating spicy galbijjim, there are two side dishes you absolutely can't skip — steamed egg custard and kimmari. First, the steamed egg, which comes in a big fluffy earthenware pot, gently and nuttily neutralizes your mouth after it's been slightly numbed by the spice. One bite of galbijjim, one spoonful of steamed egg — you can keep going endlessly! ![Fluffy steamed egg served in an earthenware pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari-08-1bgka-900.webp) The crispy, nutty kimmari filled with glass noodles paired with the spiciness is a foolproof winning combo! Especially since the spiciness cuts right through the greasiness of the fried batter, it's practically essential when eating something spicy. ![Fried kimmari ordered as a side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari-09-1ozvy-900.webp) ## Spicy pork galbijjim: simmer for 3 minutes, then eat The pork spicy galbijjim we ordered arrived! Just boil it for about 3 minutes and it's ready to eat. The meat comes already fully cooked. ![Pork spicy galbijjim boiling over the burner](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari-10-kejtx-900.webp) Take a sip of the broth and it's not heavy at all — clean yet the kind of spicy flavor that keeps pulling you back in.!.! ![A bite of meat with spicy galbijjim broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari-11-1omql-900.webp) Adding extra glass noodles for that chewy texture is a must! (They do come with the basic order too, but only a little.) The sauce-soaked glass noodles are seriously addictive... The meat has zero gamey smell and is boiled so tenderly it practically melts in your mouth. ![Extra glass noodles soaked in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari-12-10te1-900.webp) ## Is the review-event cheese topping worth adding? Ah, and I also took part in the restaurant's ongoing review event and got a free cheese topping as a service item! ![Galbijjim topped with cheese from the review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari-13-2dwm3-900.webp) Adding stretchy, nutty cheese on top of the spicy galbijjim wrapped the heat in something much softer while making the flavor even richer. I'd definitely recommend trying the cheese-topped galbijjim combo at least once!! ![Waitlist in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari-14-1vgdn-900.webp) See that waitlist? Haha, you can tell just how popular this place is ## Heetori's verdict on Gimcheongja Seohyeon Station Branch A genuinely great restaurant I keep returning to for the Nth time, deliciously spicy. If you're looking for galbijjim near Seohyeon Station~ go for it! ## Where it is - Gimcheongja Maeun Galbijjim Seohyeon Station Branch (김청자매운갈비찜 서현역점) - 16 Hwangsaeul-ro 330beon-gil, 2nd floor, Cheonji Officetel, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 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/@yangpyeong-riverside-fork/seohyeon-spicy-galbijjim-cheese-gimmari/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt