Bonjuk & Bibimbap Cafe Gangnam
본죽&비빔밥cafe 강남점
About
Beef-and-mushroom porridge and abalone-innards seafood bibimbap in a quiet upstairs Gangnam dining room.
The room is up half a flight of stairs, away from the street, and often quiet enough for a solo lunch. Bonjuk & Bibimbap Cafe Gangnam is a straightforward place for porridge or a rice bowl rather than a long meal. Tables feel spacious when it is calm; at busy times, weekday lunch in particular, the room can get cramped and noisy. The interior is generally described as clean and tidy, though a few diners have found tables less well kept. For something warm and mild, the beef-and-mushroom porridge (쇠고기버섯죽) has a mushroom-rich, lightly seasoned flavour and is described as balanced rather than heavy; it costs ₩11,500. The abalone-innards seafood bibimbap (전복내장해물비빔밥), ₩15,500, is a heartier choice: reviewers say it has no fishy taste and comes in a generous portion. There are also 돌솥 versions of the bibimbap, served in a hot stone bowl, and simpler options such as seven-vegetable porridge for ₩10,000. Porridge orders come with sides including jangjorim, kimchi, salted seafood and dongchimi broth, a cool, lightly tangy counterpoint to the warm bowl. Order at the counter, then take a seat; service is self-serve in style, and food often arrives in about five minutes. Takeout is available. The shop opens Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; there is no parking, and nearby paid lots are the alternative. Go outside the weekday lunch rush if you want a calmer meal. The menu suits solo diners, families and office workers after a filling, uncomplicated lunch, but experiences with service vary: many people find staff friendly, while some describe them as curt. Quality is not entirely consistent either, so it is best approached as a practical neighborhood meal, not a special-occasion stop.
Menu
- 본죽장조림버터비빔밥₩12,500
- 낙지김치비빔밥₩12,500
- 불고기낙지비빔밥₩13,500
- 신짬뽕비빔밥₩12,500
- 전복내장해물비빔밥₩15,500
- 참치야채비빔밥₩11,500
- Six-herb Bibimbap₩10,500
- 제육볶음나물비빔밥₩11,500
- Beef Bulgogi And Vegetable Bibimbap₩13,000
- 돌솥 본죽장조림버터비빔밥₩13,500
- 돌솥 낙지김치비빔밥₩13,500
- 돌솥 불고기낙지비빔밥₩14,500
- 돌솥 신짬뽕비빔밥₩13,500
- 돌솥 전복내장해물비빔밥₩16,500
- 돌솥 참치야채비빔밥₩12,500
- 돌솥 6가지나물비빔밥₩11,500
- 돌솥 제육볶음나물비빔밥₩12,500
- 돌솥 소불고기나물비빔밥₩14,000
- 해물된장뚝배기₩11,500
- 뚝배기 제육볶음₩11,500
- 콩비지뚝배기₩11,500
- 소불고기버섯뚝배기₩12,000
- Abalone Porridge₩13,000
- 진전복죽₩17,000
- 특전복죽₩21,000
- Abalone Innards Porridge₩15,000
- 진전복내장죽₩19,000
- Special Abalone-viscera Porridge (Triple Abalone)₩23,000
- 트러플 전복죽₩17,500
- 특트러플전복죽₩24,500
Local tips
- Arrive before the weekday lunch rush for a quieter seat.
- Order at the counter, then choose a table.
- Try 쇠고기버섯죽 for a lightly seasoned, mushroom-rich porridge.
- Use a nearby paid lot if you are driving; the shop has no parking.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 10:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–21:00
- Friday
- 10:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–21:00