Jeongtong Budaegogi (정통부대고기) is a budaejjigae restaurant in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi, open since 1973, registered in the Korea Tourism Organization’s English restaurant database (content ID 3431544, retrieved 2026-10-06).
For you as a visitor, that means an English-documented place with fixed hours, no closing days, and a menu short enough to order by pointing.
This post answers what it is known for, what the two listed dishes are, the hours and booking details, and how to get there from Seoul.
What Jeongtong Budaegogi Is Known For
| You want the classic, soupy dish | Order the Budaejjigae (Sausage Jjigae) — the listed signature, built on spicy kimchi and a long-simmered broth |
|---|---|
| You do not want soup | Order the Budaebokkeum — the same ingredients stir-fried with no broth |
| You are coming on a Sunday or holiday | No closing day to check — the listing says open year-round, 09:00–21:00 |
| You are coming with a group | Reserve by phone: +82-31-872-7814 |
| You are driving | Parking is available on site |
| You are coming from central Seoul without a car | Seoul Metro Line 1 to the Uijeongbu area, then a short bus or taxi to 1102 Hoguk-ro |
Jeongtong Budaegogi opened in 1973 and is registered in the Korea Tourism Organization’s English restaurant database (content ID 3431544, retrieved 2026-10-06).
The KTO description credits its flavor to spicy kimchi and a carefully crafted broth, with budaejjigae (Sausage Jjigae) as the signature dish.
Budaejjigae is a Korean army-base stew: a spicy broth with sausages, ham and vegetables, cooked in one pot and shared at the table.
It is a casual stew restaurant suited to groups and a hearty lunch or dinner, so it fits a group meal better than a quiet solo dinner.
Before anything else, I check the hours and the closing day — a 09:00–21:00, year-round listing is rare, and that decides when I can actually go.
What to Order: Budaejjigae vs Budaebokkeum
The KTO listing names exactly two menu items — Budaejjigae (Sausage Jjigae) and Budaebokkeum, the soupless stir-fried version of the same dish.
Both start from the same sausage-stew ingredients; the difference is the broth.
If you want the classic pot with soup to share at the table, the Budaejjigae is the signature and the safer first order.
If you do not want soup, the Budaebokkeum is the listed alternative, stir-fried with no broth.
A 9,000 won figure appears on one undated page, so confirm prices on site or by phone at +82-31-872-7814 before counting on any number.
Hours, Reservations and Parking
Per the KTO listing, Jeongtong Budaegogi runs 09:00–21:00 with no closing day (연중무휴), reservations by phone at +82-31-872-7814, and parking on site.
The listing also counts 60 seats and separated men’s and women’s restrooms.
Because there is no break time given in the listing, a mid-afternoon arrival between lunch and dinner is a gamble you cannot check in advance.
If you are more than a few people, the phone line takes reservations — the 031 area code is the standard one for Gyeonggi.
How to Get There from Seoul
Uijeongbu is a Gyeonggi city directly north of Seoul, and Seoul Subway Line 1 runs there from central Seoul as a routine half-day or day trip.
- Take Seoul Metro Line 1 toward Uijeongbu from a central Seoul station.
- Get off at a Uijeongbu area station.
- Cover the last leg to 1102 Hoguk-ro by a short bus or taxi ride.
The exact walking distance from the nearest station to the address was not confirmed in any source dated within six months.
The restaurant sits at 1102 Hoguk-ro, which is outside the main budaejjigae street cluster near Uijeongbu Station — check a map app for the last leg instead of assuming you can walk it from the platform.
koreankorea.com’s Seoul metro-area route planner covers Gyeonggi, so you can plan the Line 1 leg there before you leave.
Uijeongbu’s Budaejjigae Street and Pairing Your Day Trip
Uijeongbu is widely known as the home of budaejjigae, with a budaejjigae street (부대찌개 거리) cluster near the city center, and Jeongtong Budaegogi is one of the long-running establishments in that city.
The exact position of the restaurant relative to that street cluster was not confirmed in sources newer than six months.
For pairing, Uijeongbu works as a half-day trip from central Seoul, and koreankorea.com lists Gyeonggi sights and restaurants in English on its Gyeonggi travel guide map, with day trips from Seoul on the same site.
At the table, language is the easy part: pointing works — say ‘budaejjigae’ or show the Korean name 정통부대고기 — and call +82-31-872-7814 if you are in a group.
Payment methods, an English menu and takeout are not stated anywhere in the sources, so bring a cash backup and do not count on an English menu.
I would show the Korean name 정통부대고기 or just say ‘budaejjigae’ rather than trying to explain the menu in English — the two-item menu leaves nothing to misunderstand, and the phone number is the safe path for a group.
What I would check first before going is not the menu but the payment situation, since no source confirms card acceptance or takeout.
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Sources
- Uijeongbu known for a budaejjigae restaurant street; this re (ktrip.blogsailing.com)
- Region context (koreankorea.com)
- Area guide link (koreankorea.com)
Summary for Your Visit
- Go any day: 09:00–21:00, no closing day, per the KTO listing retrieved October 6, 2026.
- Two dishes to know: Budaejjigae (soupy, the signature) and Budaebokkeum (stir-fried, no soup).
- Groups: reserve by phone at +82-31-872-7814; drivers get on-site parking.
- Route: Line 1 to a Uijeongbu area station, then bus or taxi to 1102 Hoguk-ro — check a map app for the last leg.
- Order by pointing: say ‘budaejjigae’ or show 정통부대고기; carry cash backup since payment methods are not listed.
FAQ
Q. What time does Jeongtong Budaegogi open, and is it open on holidays?
It opens at 09:00 and closes at 21:00, and the KTO listing gives no closing day — it is open year-round, holidays included.
Q. Is there parking, and can I reserve by phone?
Yes to both: the listing shows parking available on site and reservations possible by phone inquiry at +82-31-872-7814.
Q. What should I order at Jeongtong Budaegogi?
The signature is Budaejjigae (Sausage Jjigae), a spicy sausage-and-ham stew shared at the table; Budaebokkeum is the same ingredients stir-fried without soup.
Q. How much does budaejjigae cost there?
A 9,000 won figure appears on one undated page, so treat it as unconfirmed and check the price on site or by phone at +82-31-872-7814.
Q. Is Jeongtong Budaegogi the same place as other Uijeongbu budaejjigae restaurants?
No — it is a separate restaurant at 1102 Hoguk-ro, Uijeongbu, opened in 1973, distinct from the other houses on Uijeongbu’s budaejjigae street.
If this fits a trip you are building, the Gyeonggi travel guide map lists other sights and restaurants in English, and the day trips from Seoul page shows how Uijeongbu pairs with the rest of Gyeonggi.
Cover photo: AI-generated illustration (budaejjigae korean stew) — AI-generated image, illustrative only
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