Itaeri Budaejjigae Seonjeongneung Branch
이태리부대찌개 선정릉점
About
Generous army stew spot near Seonjeongneung Station, famed for its rich six-ham budae jeongol and unlimited ramen and rice refills.
Tucked just off Seonjeongneung Station in Gangnam, Italy Budaejjigae caters directly to the local office workforce and hungry weekend wanderers seeking a reliable, filling meal. The restaurant is built around pragmatic efficiency: tightly packed tables, quick table turnarounds, and quiet chatter over simmering communal burners. While standard *budaejjigae* (army stew) and fishcake-loaded variations are on the menu, regulars gravitate toward the flagship *budae-jeongol* (hot pot). This upgrade layers sliced sausage beneath a canopy of large cold cuts, minced meat, scallions, and a square of processed cheese. As it cooks down over the tabletop stove, the six varieties of cured meat release their rich, savory fat into the broth, yielding a deeply seasoned soup that balances spicy heat with clean, pork-infused savor. Tables arrive prepped with three straightforward banchan—stir-fried fishcakes, seasoned bean sprouts, and kimchi. What cements this spot as an essential weekday destination is its generous policy: ordering an entrée unlocks unlimited refills of mixed-grain rice and ramen noodles. Diners frequently load their bowls with ladles of stew over rice before dropping fractured blocks of instant ramen into the residual broth, though managing the pour of extra broth is key so as not to dilute the savory punch. Those gathering for evening drinks over soju often round out the simmered pots with rolled omelets (*gyeran-mari*) or a side of crisp fried tonkatsu. The room itself is unvarnished and utilitarian—at times lacking even background music, broken only by the bubbling of red broth and low conversation. Weekend openings are a rarity in this corner of Gangnam, making Italy Budaejjigae an unexpected sanctuary when neighborhood kitchens shutter on Sundays, ready to warm empty stomachs with dense layers of cured meat and hot broth.
Menu
- Budae Jeongol (Army Stew Hot Pot)₩13,000
- Budae Jjigae (Army Stew)₩10,000
- 어묵부대찌개 (2인)₩22,000
- 한우소곱창부대전골 (2인부터)₩17,000
- 우삼겹부대전골 (2인)₩28,000
- 등심부대전골 (2인)₩30,000
Local tips
- Order the budae jeongol over regular budae jjigae for a significantly richer mix of six ham varieties.
- Ramen noodles, multigrain rice, and side dishes are available with unlimited refills on meal orders.
- Watch the broth level before adding extra broth, as it can dilute the rich flavor when cooking ramen.
- A reliable option in the area during weekends when many nearby restaurants are closed.
Details
- Seonjeongneung
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:30–15:00
- Monday
- 10:00–21:30
- Tuesday
- 10:00–21:30
- Wednesday
- 10:00–21:30
- Thursday
- 10:00–21:30
- Friday
- 10:00–21:30
- Saturday
- 10:00–20:30