Ratings
Review split — 1,928 on Korean platforms, 157 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 4.3 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A budae-jjigae spot near Guro Digital Complex whose house version comes with a cheese-and-garlic sauce twist, alongside a stir-fried take on the same army-stew ingredients — a weekday-lunch-only shop that draws a queue right at noon. Pungja picked it as her official Ddoganjip choice.
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Budae-jjigae ₩11,000; budae-bokkeum ₩12,000 (2026)
Mon-Fri 11:00-21:00, break 15:30-17:30, closed weekends
Short waits at peak
The weekday lunch rush (around noon) consistently draws a queue for this office-worker favorite; arrive right at 11am open or after 1pm to avoid it.
Walk-in
A single order of budae-jjigae costs ₩11,000 — solo diners aren't required to order for two.
Guro Digital Complex, Guro
구로구 디지털로 288, 지1층 B104호 (구로동, 대륭포스트타워1차) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Ddogan-jip (Pungja)✓ — 🚨풍자 긴급출동🚨구디단 살릴 직장인 맛집 찾았습니다 | 또간집 EP.40 2023-11-17
Good to know
What is Nangman Budae-jjigae?
Nangman Budae-jjigae is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Guro Digital Complex, Seoul, operating since 2013. The dish to order is Budae-jjigae with cheese and garlic sauce (army-base stew).
Do I need a reservation at Nangman Budae-jjigae?
No — Nangman Budae-jjigae is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. A single order of budae-jjigae costs ₩11,000 — solo diners aren't required to order for two.
How long is the wait at Nangman Budae-jjigae?
At Nangman Budae-jjigae: The weekday lunch rush (around noon) consistently draws a queue for this office-worker favorite; arrive right at 11am open or after 1pm to avoid it.
How much does Nangman Budae-jjigae cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Nangman Budae-jjigae. Budae-jjigae ₩11,000; budae-bokkeum ₩12,000 (2026)
Can I order at Nangman Budae-jjigae without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Nangman Budae-jjigae keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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