Sinchon Korean soup brunch: sundae-guk and beer, Pyeongando Sikdang

Pyeongando Sikdang Sinchon Branch is a place I stop by often since it's close to home and open 24 hours. It's near Sinchon Station and Yonsei University, so it's easy to get to, and you can order all sorts of gukbap (soup with rice).

It's a great spot for a late meal, and plenty of people come by for haejangsul (drinks to cure a hangover) too. Let me tell you about my latest visit to this Sinchon sundae-guk (blood sausage soup) favorite, Pyeongando Sikdang.

One-line review & key summary

A reliable Sinchon sundae-guk spot, open around the clock

• 24-hour operation: open every day with no break time
• Sundae-guk: plenty of sundae and meat for 11,000 won
• Usage tip: comfortable for solo diners and groups alike

Basic info on Pyeongando Sikdang Sinchon Branch

• 🍴 Name: Pyeongando Sikdang Sinchon Branch
• 📍 Address: 12 Yonsei-ro 4-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 1st floor
• ⏰ Hours: Open 24 hours
• · Break time: None
• · Closed: Never
• 📅 Reservations: Naver Reservation
• 🅿️ Parking: Not available (use nearby paid parking lots)
• ✨ Features: Takeout and delivery available, tablet ordering

Pyeongando Sikdang event details

• For university students: sample pyeonyuk (boiled pork slices) coupon
• Naver Reservation & review: sample pyeonyuk provided
• Photo review: 1 person gets a bag of mini yakgwa (honey cookies) / 2 people get a choice of soju, beer, or a galbi platter
• Google review: a bag of mini yakgwa provided

Getting to Pyeongando Sikdang from Sinchon Station and a look inside

This Sinchon sundae-guk favorite sits halfway between Sinchon Station and Yonsei University.

It's rare these days to find a 24-hour restaurant. With no break time, it's open around the clock, every day of the year.

The inside is compact but fits around 10 tables. The layout works for solo diners as well as groups.

Menu and prices at Pyeongando Sikdang

Let's take a look at the menu board at this Sinchon Station hangover-soup favorite — it's posted on the wall.

There's a wide variety of gukbap for a meal, plus jeongol (hot pot) and stir-fried dishes. The set meal with sundae and pyeonyuk is especially popular.

What I ordered this time

Since this was a breakfast-slash-lunch visit, I mostly stuck to soups. With so many gukbap options, it's fun to pick something different every time I come.

• ▶ Sundae-guk: 11,000 won
• ▶ Ppyeo-haejang-guk: 11,000 won
• ▶ Half-plate sundae: 11,000 won
• ▶ Beer: 5,000 won

So how was the Sinchon sundae-guk?

I went outside peak hours, so the food came out fast.

Basic side dishes

The basic side dishes were baechu kimchi (napa cabbage kimchi), kkakdugi (radish kimchi), raw onion, and peppers, all served neatly. The fresh chives go really well when piled generously into the hot sundae-guk.

Half-plate sundae

The half-plate sundae came out neatly arranged, filling the plate. It looked so appetizing I wanted to try a piece right away.

I picked up a piece, dipped it lightly in seasoned salt, and took a bite. It was packed full and had a savory flavor — great as a simple side to nibble on.

Sundae-guk

The sundae-guk arrives bubbling hot in a ttukbaegi (stone pot), and the broth runs fairly rich. You can choose sundae only, meat only, or a mix, depending on your preference.

Adding a generous handful of chives brought out even more chive aroma in the broth. The meat and sundae portions were generous too, so mixing in a bowl of rice made for a very filling meal.

Ppyeo-haejang-guk

Ppyeo-haejang-guk (spicy pork bone soup) stands out for its spicy, hot broth. The chunky bones came with plenty of meat attached, so there was a lot to eat.

The ugeoji (dried radish greens) were also well simmered and generously portioned, giving a soft texture. Eating the greens and meat together in the spicy broth would make great haejang food.

Beer

I paired the hot soup and chewy sundae with a cold beer. The refreshing fizz cleaned my palate nicely after the soup.

Tips for visiting Pyeongando Sikdang

• Open 24 hours, every day: come anytime, no matter the hour.
• Order the set meal: if you like pyeonyuk and sundae, the set gives you more.
• Side dish refills: just ask and they'll refill your side dishes.
• Same menu all day: lunch and dinner menus match, good for a meal or a drinking snack.
• Solo dining is fine: comfortable to visit alone.

If you're looking for a place to eat late at night in Sinchon, Pyeongando Sikdang is a solid choice. With 24-hour hours and a wide range of gukbap, it works well for solo meals, hangover recovery, or a light drinking session depending on the occasion. I think I'll be back the next time I'm craving a hot bowl of sundae-guk.