📍Address – 16 Nonhyeon-ro 151-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
🏖Ambiance/Facilities – 🪑 A cozy, counter-style diner tucked in a quiet Nonhyeon alley, perfect for casual solo or late-night meals.
💡Highlights – 🍲 Spicy kimchi jjigae loaded with real pork belly 🐖, 🍜 ramen add-ons, and 🍳 sweet-savory rolled eggs steal the show.
💵Avg. Price per Person – 💸 $8–$12
⭐️Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (3.8/4)
Bonsai Kimchi Jjigae delivers big flavors in a tiny space. The stew is a knockout—fermented kimchi gives it a deep, tangy base, while thick slices of real pork belly add a meaty richness that makes each spoonful feel indulgent without being too heavy. It's not mystery meat—this is actual, quality cuts of pork with a satisfying balance of fat and lean. Add the ramen noodles and it becomes a full-on comfort bomb: chewy, broth-soaked, and utterly addictive. The 계란말이 (rolled omelet) is just as impressive—fluffy, slightly sweet, and a perfect cool-down between bites of stew. Service is quick, the food is hot, and it’s clear the kitchen cares about flavor over flash. For under $12, it’s one of the best bowls of jjigae in town.
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