# Bun cha restaurant in Naseong-dong, Sejong: Mekong Thai brisket pho - By Seohui (https://superchart.com/en/@yuseong-copper-bowl/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sejong - Sponsored: This post was written after a visit provided by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@yuseong-copper-bowl/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@yuseong-copper-bowl/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/index.md) ## In short Mekong Thai Sejong Naseong Branch is a Vietnamese and Thai restaurant on the 2nd floor of the NS Building at 133-9 Naseong-ro in Sejong, an easy drive from the National Sejong Arboretum and Sejong Lake Park and a natural dinner stop after an afternoon out. On a weekend evening with a friend, the order was a large beef brisket pho and bun cha (grilled pork with rice noodles), and the beef broth came out clear and free of grease, with a nuoc mam sauce that was never overdone. For pho that won't divide opinion and a well-made bun cha, Mekong Thai Sejong Naseong Branch is worth recommending. ## Good to know - **Address**: 2nd floor, NS Building, 133-9 Naseong-ro, Sejong - **Hours**: 10:30–21:00 - **Break time**: 15:30–17:00 - **Closed**: No closing days - **Parking**: Available (underground parking in the building) - **Ordered**: Beef brisket pho, large size; bun cha - **How to order**: QR code at the table - **Bean sprouts**: Free extra servings *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* I went to Mekong Thai Sejong Naseong Branch, a great bun cha spot for a Sejong Arboretum date~ ![Signature photo of Mekong Thai Sejong Naseong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner-01-v9vq7-1200.webp) ## Mekong Thai Sejong Naseong Branch: address, hours and parking - Address: 2nd floor, NS Building, 133-9 Naseong-ro, Sejong, South Korea - Hours: 10:30–21:00 - Break time: 15:30–17:00 - Closed: None - Parking: Available ## Dinner after the National Sejong Arboretum and Sejong Lake Park On a weekend evening, my friend and I headed to Mekong Thai Sejong Naseong Branch wanting a light but satisfying Asian meal. It's a short drive from the National Sejong Arboretum and Sejong Lake Park, so the route made it very easy to follow up a leisurely afternoon outing or date with dinner. We parked comfortably in the building's basement lot and found the restaurant right away on the 2nd floor. ![Entrance of Mekong Thai Sejong Naseong Branch on the 2nd floor of NS Building](https://img.superchart.com/images/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner-02-11jlf-966.webp) ### What the dining room is like on a weekend evening with kids around Arriving during the weekend dinner rush, the place was already buzzing with customers. With plenty of high chairs and generous spacing between tables, quite a few families with young kids out for a weekend meal stood out. ![Restaurant hall crowded with weekend evening customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner-03-coj97-966.webp) The interior had high ceilings that kept the sightlines from feeling cramped, with a cozy window-side line in the main hall as well as a separate space suited to group gatherings — altogether a pleasant setting. ![High-ceilinged interior with window-side seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner-04-1wjxv-966.webp) ## Large beef brisket pho: how clear and mild is the broth? We ordered easily using the QR code at each table, selecting options right from our phones. That day, my friend and I picked the large-size beef brisket pho (dae) for something filling, and bun cha (Vietnamese grilled pork with vermicelli) for something fresh to wake up the appetite. ![Table QR code ordering guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner-05-7vquc-966.webp) The large beef brisket pho arrived shortly after, served in a hefty, wide bowl brimming with noodles — the generous portion caught my eye right away. ![Large-size beef brisket pho in a wide bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner-06-1eg2y-966.webp) Taking a first spoonful of broth, I could tell it would be easy to enjoy even for someone unused to the strong spices of authentic Southeast Asian cooking — clean, deep beef umami without any harshness. The broth was clear and fat-free, gently settling the stomach, and the generous slices of brisket were tender along the grain, never dry. ![Clear beef broth with brisket slices](https://img.superchart.com/images/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner-07-anz2m-966.webp) The rice noodles were cooked just right, not mushy, and adding a heap of the free crunchy bean sprouts we'd requested made for a wonderful contrast in texture. ![Pho noodles topped with a generous helping of bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner-08-15zxj-966.webp) ## How tangy is the nuoc mam sauce with the bun cha? The bun cha that followed exceeded expectations. On a wide plate sat thin, chewy vermicelli noodles, crisp fresh salad greens, char-grilled pork with a subtle smoky aroma, and golden, crispy fried spring rolls (cha gio), all neatly arranged. ![Bun cha spread with vermicelli, char-grilled pork, and spring rolls](https://img.superchart.com/images/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner-09-1whdr-966.webp) The nuoc mam dipping sauce that makes or breaks a bun cha wasn't overly sharp or too sour — it struck a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and salty. ![Bowl of nuoc mam dipping sauce for bun cha](https://img.superchart.com/images/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner-10-1wlbp-966.webp) Sometimes bun cha elsewhere gets too sour or too sweet and grows tiresome quickly, but this sauce had a subtle yet deep savoriness without excess, so it stayed refreshing right through the last bite. ![Bun cha noodles and vegetables dipped in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner-11-1ih9x-966.webp) Dunking the smoky, juicy pork, the crispy spring rolls, and the vegetables with the noodles into the sauce made for a combination that kept my mouth feeling fresh and full throughout — I understood exactly why it's a signature recommendation. ![Table set with both pho and bun cha](https://img.superchart.com/images/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner-12-fnlcd-966.webp) ## How was the service on a busy weekend evening? Even on a busy, crowded weekend evening, orders came out quickly and staff handled everything smoothly, letting us finish our meal comfortably. ![Bun cha plate near the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner-13-1whk2-966.webp) If you're near the Sejong Arboretum or Lake Park and want clean, crowd-pleasing pho and a well-made bun cha in a comfortable setting, I'd recommend this place without hesitation. ![Storefront view of Mekong Thai Sejong Naseong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner-14-70tej-966.webp) ![Closing photo from the visit to Mekong Thai Sejong Naseong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner-15-u493w-966.webp) ## Where it is - Mekong Thai Sejong Naseong Branch (메콩타이 세종나성점) - 133-9 Naseong-ro, NS Building 2F, Sejong, South Korea - 세종특별자치시 나성로 133-9 NS빌딩2층 - 36.490647, 127.2580493 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A9%94%EC%BD%A9%ED%83%80%EC%9D%B4%20%EC%84%B8%EC%A2%85%EB%82%98%EC%84%B1%EC%A0%90/@36.490647,127.2580493,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@yuseong-copper-bowl/mekong-thai-sejong-naseong-buncha-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt