Sanbon Baekchae Kimchi Jjigae Review: Duruchigi Set

I revisited Baekchae Kimchi Jjigae Sanbon Market branch after remembering the flavor from frequent takeout meals during a previous time living alone. Eating it again after a long break made it taste even better.

The branch is easy to find on the large road right beside Sanbon Market. Parking is not available at the restaurant, so I recommend using a nearby public parking lot. Hours are listed as 11:00-22:00, with last order at 21:30.

Takeout and delivery are available. Visitors can receive a 1,000 won discount when using local currency or Onnuri gift certificates.

Order for the visit: a two-person duruchigi set.

The menu includes kimchi jjigae sets, duruchigi sets, side dishes and add-ins. I visited with their mother for a simple dinner and chose the two-person duruchigi set. The portion was so large that I felt two adults with a child could likely add only rice and still have enough.

The country-of-origin notice had a funny detail that made I laugh during the meal, especially the phrase noting that items may differ by branch.

The spoon-and-chopstick container was mounted on the wall and rotated out, which I liked for both hygiene and space use.

The duruchigi came out quickly, and the amount looked generous at a glance.

Several thick chunks of fresh pork were served whole. After cutting the pork and boiling everything for about five minutes, it was ready. The set included plenty of bean sprouts and tofu, which made I recommend ordering a set here.

Once the stew cooked down, the pork was done. The mix of pork, bean sprouts and kimchi was the standout bite. It was filling, but the flavor kept I eating.

Rice came in a bowl larger than a standard rice bowl. Just as the stew was ready to eat, the rolled omelet arrived. It was thick and cute, like the pork pieces.

The ketchup and mustard were drawn into a Ryan character. I had also seen a Shin-chan version and found both very cute.

The rolled omelet was packed inside, fluffy and springy. I felt duruchigi and rolled omelet are an obvious rice-friendly pairing, and the cute sauce design somehow made it taste even better.

A coupon event was also available, so regular visitors may want to collect coupons for service items. For kimchi jjigae around Sanbon Market, I recommend Baekchae Kimchi Jjigae.

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