Heejung Restaurant: Yeouido’s Classic Budae Jjigae
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Find on Map →A long-running local spot near Yeouinaru Station, known for garlic-forward army stew and steady office-worker crowds.
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After a walk or picnic at Yeouido Hangang Park, many people head a few minutes inland for something hot and filling. Heejung Restaurant (희정식당) has been serving that role since the late 1980s. It sits in the basement of a commercial arcade near Exit 1 of Yeouinaru Station — unpretentious, practical, and focused on one thing done consistently well.
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The Signature Dish
The main draw is Heejeong Budae Jjigae (희정부대찌개). Unlike many modern versions that lean heavy on cheese and thick broth, this one is built around a generous amount of minced garlic, sausage, ham, and green onion. The broth stays relatively clean and sharp rather than heavy. Portions are solid for the price, and ramen noodles can be added.
It is the kind of meal that works after time spent outdoors: warm, savory, and straightforward.
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Why It Fits the Hangang Day
Yeouido is full of high-rise dining and polished spots. Heejung sits at the opposite end — a basement local restaurant that has quietly fed the neighborhood for decades. Office workers treat it as a reliable lunch and dinner option. Travelers who have just been at the park find it easy to reach and easy to understand: order the stew, add noodles if you want, and eat.
Practical Info
- Name: Heejung Restaurant (희정식당)
- Address: 117 Yeouinaru-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (지하) 서울특별시 영등포구 여의나루로 117 지하
- Phone: 02-784-9213
- Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30–23:00 Closed Sundays and major holidays
- Signature: Heejeong Budae Jjigae (approx. ₩13,000)
- Also popular: T-bone mixed steak dishes
- Getting there:
- Subway Line 5 → Yeouinaru Station (여의나루역), Exit 1 → short walk into the arcade, then down to the basement
- From Yeouido Hangang Park: walk or short subway ride via Yeouinaru Station
- Notes: Parking is limited; public transport is easier.
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Tips
- Best after a Hangang walk or picnic when you want something hot.
- Lunch can be busy with office workers — slightly earlier or later is smoother.
- Ramen noodles are a common add-on.
- Pair with the previous Yeouido Hangang Park post for a simple half-day loop: park → short walk → stew.
- Next in the chain: a closer look at budae jjigae itself.
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