SApril Bori-bap and Jjukkumi AK Plaza Gwangmyeong Branch
사월에보리밥과쭈꾸미 AK플라자 광명점
About
Value-packed Korean dining in AK Plaza Gwangmyeong, serving hearty barley rice spreads with spicy stir-fried octopus, rich cheonggukjang, and endless refills.
Perched on the fourth floor of AK Plaza Gwangmyeong, Sawol-e Bori-bap & Jjukumi caters to family gatherings and lunchtime groups seeking a hearty, vegetable-forward Korean spread. The restaurant operates around an accessible, high-value format centered on plump grains of steamed barley (*bori-bap*) served in broad metal bowls, ready to be tossed with an abundance of seasoned greens. The defining draw is the communal self-service counter and the dizzying array of banchan that arrives immediately upon sitting. Tables fill with over ten traditional side dishes—including glass noodles (*japchae*), seasoned bracken, eggplant, soybean sprouts, dried radish, and stir-fried mushrooms—all prepared with gentle seasoning so guests can build custom bibimbap without overpowering the palate. At the self-serve bar, diners can simmer pots of pungent, deeply savory *cheonggukjang* (fermented soybean stew) directly at the table, replenish warm scorched-rice water (*sungnyung*), and help themselves to unlimited paper cups of chilled *dongdongju* (rice wine). Note that during peak hours, popular side trays at the buffet can empty quickly before the kitchen replenishes them. For proteins, the signature order pairs the barley spread with *jikwha jjukumi* (flame-grilled spicy baby octopus). Wok-tossed with oyster mushrooms and fish cake, the octopus delivers a distinct smoky char and sweet-spicy chew that cuts through the earthy barley and stew. Unconventional combination sets add a freshly baked Gorgonzola pizza—its warm, gooey cheese tempering the octopus's heat—or braised *kimchijjim* and mung bean pancakes. While supplemental dishes like grilled mackerel can occasionally lack freshness, the core staples remain dependable. Expect a bustling, sometimes noisy dining room populated by multi-generational families sharing large tables, taking full advantage of the generous refills and comforting homestyle fare.
Menu
- Barley Rice Table Set₩10,000
- Flame-Broiled Spicy Webfoot Octopus₩14,000
- Grilled Mackerel
- Charcoal-grilled Spicy Pork
- 국산콩순두부
- Sundubu Jjigae
- Spicy Stir-fried Pork
- 안주
- 직화쭈꾸미한상
- 매콤코다리찜한상
- Braised Half-dried Pollock
Local tips
- Enjoy unlimited side dish refills and complimentary draft dongdongju from the self-bar.
- Pot of rich cheonggukjang stew is self-served and simmered at your table.
- AK Plaza parking offers 2 hours of complimentary parking with your meal.
- Expect a bustling environment during peak lunch hours due to popular group gatherings.
Details
- Gwangmyeong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–21:00
- Monday
- 11:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:00
- Friday
- 11:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–21:00