Seoul Sinchon, Home-style Restaurant ‘Hyungje Sikdang’

March 4, 2023 832 Views

Sinchon is one of Seoul’s prominent commercial districts. While it may have relinquished its status as the top commercial district in Seoul to Hongdae, which is right next door, Sinchon still exerts its influence as the hub of university campuses like Yonsei University, Ewha Womans University, and Sogang University.

“Seoul Sinchon, Home-style Restaurant, Hyungje Sikdang”

Given that Sinchon is a gathering place for people, it’s only natural that you can find a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and commercial facilities like department stores. There are also many places suitable for a date. At the same time, the Sinchon area serves as a living space for residents and students.

Thanks to this, you can also find restaurants targeting local residents and students. Hyungje Sikdang is one such place, offering home-style meals at reasonable prices.

“Home-Style Dishes at Hyungje Sikdang”

Hyungje Sikdang is located very close to Sinchon Station. After passing the building with Daiso, you can find the entrance to the restaurant by turning into an alley.

The menu at Hyungje Sikdang consists of dishes that you might find at a restaurant near a school. They offer various dishes like soybean paste stew, doenjang jjigae, spicy squid stir-fry, and more. When you visit here, there’s one dish you must try – the “Bomb Egg Casserole.”

Here are some items from the menu at Hyungje Sikdang along with their prices:

Bomb Egg Casserole: ₩7,500
Beef and Kimchi Stew: ₩7,500
Soft Tofu Stew: ₩7,500
Ham Hot Pot: ₩7,500
Cheonggukjang (Fermented Soybean Paste) Stew: ₩7,500
Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew): ₩7,500
Chadol Doenjang Jjigae (Beef Brisket Soybean Paste Stew): ₩8,500
Stir-Fried Pork: ₩8,500
Stir-Fried Squid: ₩8,500
Squid and Pork Stir-Fry: ₩8,500
Earthenware Bulgogi: ₩8,500
Spicy Braised Short Ribs: ₩8,500
Pollack Stew: ₩8,000

After placing your order, you’ll receive some simple side dishes like kimchi, sesame leaf, and dried anchovies, commonly seen in home-cooked meals.

On this day, I ordered the Doenjang Jjigae and Bomb Egg Casserole, each priced at ₩7,500. Considering the recent rise in prices, it can be said that this is not a burdensome price. Of course, for students whose pockets aren’t in the best shape, it might be a bit on the pricier side…

“Bomb Egg Casserole: ₩7,500”

The must-try menu item at Hyungje Sikdang is the Bomb Egg Casserole. It’s an impressive dish with an abundant amount of eggs. I highly recommend trying it when you visit this place.

Located in the heart of Sinchon, it’s a restaurant that serves the kind of home-style dishes you might find in the neighborhood. It’s a great place to have a simple meal at a reasonable price.

“Seoul Sinchon, Home-style Restaurant Hyungje Sikdang”