Mapo · Hongdae / Korean pork stew restaurant
밥장인 돼지찌개 홍대점
Bapjangin Dwaeji Jjigae's Hongdae branch, about 140 m from Hongik University Station, serves pork stews: jjageuli, pork kimchi stew, soft tofu with potato and soft tofu with brisket, plus bulgogi, stir-fried squid and Spam sets for one or two. DiningCode reviewers most often call it unpretentious, generous and good value.
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Jjageuli · thick, saucy pork stew
Order the Jjageuli (₩11,000), or the 1-person Spam Set (₩12,500).
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Open 10:00–22:00 with no listed break. Delivery is available, and DiningCode lists free parking.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
The stew at Babjangin was absolutely delicious! It was rich, flavorful, and comforting, with just the right amount of spice. It went perfectly with rice and made for such a satisfying meal. Definitely a great spot if you’re craving a warm and hearty Korean stew. Would happily com
Delicious! Good portion and flavourful soups here. Definitely hits the spot when you are craving korean stews. Very conveniently located and the store uses table side tablets to order, so you can choose what you want and pay first. Everything else follows smoothly. Their sides
The smoked bulgogi is excellent but take note the stews are spicy even at level 1. What we did was add some water from the jug provided to dilute the spiciness a bit. There is free flow of kimchi and seaweed flakes. The seaweed went great with the rice, we almost finished 1 whol
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NEAR YOU
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Order the Jjageuli (₩11,000), or the 1-person Spam Set (₩12,500).
Expect about ₩11,000 per person. Jjageuli (pork stew) ₩11,000; Dwaeji Kimchi Jjigae (pork kimchi stew) ₩11,000; Sundubu Chadol Jjigae (soft tofu and brisket stew) ₩14,000; 1-person Spam Set ₩12,500 (DiningCode menu, Oct 2026).
10:00–22:00. Open daily.
Bapjangin Dwaeji Jjigae (Rice Master Pork Stew) Hongdae branch is at 16 Yanghwa-ro 18an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 마포구 양화로18안길 16 1층 밥장인돼지찌개 홍대점. The nearest station is Hongik Univ. Station — about 150 m.
Bapjangin Dwaeji Jjigae (Rice Master Pork Stew) Hongdae branch suits First time in Korea, Solo dining, Bring the heat.
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