Songnidan-gil's Ultimate 'Rice Thief', 'Bon Ga Jin Mi Ganjang Gejang' Honest Review (Menu, Reservation, Parking Tips)
"The best ganjang gejang I've ever had in my life!"
If you haven't yet found your 'life ganjang gejang', pay attention to this article. At the end of Songnidan-gil in Jamsil, Seoul, there's a ganjang gejang restaurant that redefines the meaning of 'rice thief'. It's **'Bon Ga Jin Mi Ganjang Gejang'**. This place, which even YouTuber Tzuyang praised, is called the holy land of 'Seoul ganjang gejang restaurants'. We're here to reveal all the essential tips you need to know before visiting, along with the reasons for its fame.
1. This Place is 'Authentic'…The Secret to Freshness and Taste
'Bon Ga Jin Mi Ganjang Gejang' is already a verified restaurant, featured on numerous TV shows like SBS 'Live Today' and KBS 'Lively Information'. The secret to this place's taste lies in its 'principles'.
- Top-Grade Domestic Female Blue Crabs: Every spring, the owner directly sources the best female blue crabs from the West Sea through auction and stores a year's supply frozen. Thanks to this, you can enjoy ganjang gejang with rich roe and flesh in its freshest state all year round.
- Soy Sauce That's Not Salty But Bursting with Umami: As reviews like "not salty at all" prove, the soy sauce here is not just salty; its deep umami maximizes the natural sweetness of the crab meat.
2. Menu Breakdown: Ganjang vs. Yangnyeom, and 'Assorted Jang'
The menu here is a perfect full course centered around 'gejang' (marinated crab).
- Female Blue Crab Ganjang/Yangnyeom Gejang Jeongshik (Signature Menu): The main dish is female blue crab gejang filled with orange roe. Even those who prefer ganjang gejang say "the yangnyeom gejang here is different," making the spicy yet refreshing yangnyeom gejang also a delicacy.
- Female Blue Crab Ganjang/Yangnyeom Assorted Jang Jeongshik: If gejang alone isn't enough, we highly recommend the 'assorted jang'! Along with generous **female blue crab gejang**, you can enjoy a feast of diverse marinated seafood, including **marinated shrimp (saewoo-jang), marinated abalone (jeonbok-jang), marinated salmon (yeon-eo-jang), and marinated sea snail (sora-jang)**.
- 💰 Honey Tip: Order one 'ganjang' and one 'yangnyeom' to share with your companions, and you can enjoy both flavors!
3. Side Dishes and Service as Impressive as a Korean Full-Course Meal
This place is also called 'Songpa Korean Full-Course Meal' because of its excellent side dishes, which are as good as the main menu.
- Basic Table Setting: Not just a show of variety, but every dish is prepared with sincerity, including **tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patties), japchae (stir-fried glass noodles), hobak-jeon (zucchini pancakes), and gyeran-jjim (steamed egg)**.
- Hearty Doenjang-jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew): The basic doenjang-jjigae perfectly harmonizes with the salty taste of the gejang.
- Feast of Rice Thieves: Mixing rice in the crab shell is a must! The taste of wrapping crab meat in seaweed is also exquisite.
4. Must-Read Before Visiting! Reservation and Parking Tips
- Name: Bon Ga Jin Mi Ganjang Gejang (Note: The name is different from Namcheon Main Branch!)
- Address: **420 Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul** (2-3 minute walk from Songpanaru Station Exit 4)
- Business Hours: **Every day 11:00 AM ~ 10:00 PM** (Last order 9:00 PM, no break time)
- Reservation: During weekends or meal times, there are many reserved seats, so we highly recommend **making a reservation in advance through Naver Reservation**.
- Parking: Small parking spaces are available in front of the store (2 spots) and behind (5 spots).
- 💰 Honey Tip 2:
- During **weekday lunch (11 AM ~ 2 PM)**, you can enjoy 'Special Ganjang/Yangnyeom Gejang' at an exceptional price of **₩11,000**.
- Participate in the **receipt review event** to receive 'saewoo-jang' (marinated shrimp) as a service! (Events may vary).
Meeting 'Life Ganjang Gejang'
Ganjang gejang is a dish that makes you hesitate due to its high price, but 'Bon Ga Jin Mi Ganjang Gejang' offers enough satisfaction to justify the price, with its splendid Korean full-course meal-like side dishes and diverse marinated seafood compositions.
- The visual of 'Bon Ga Jin Mi Ganjang Gejang' in Songpa, truly fits the description of 'rice thief', doesn't it?
- Are you a 'ganjang gejang' person or a 'yangnyeom gejang' person? Which menu item appeals to you more at this place?
- If you've already been there, please share your 'best combination' or vivid review in the comments!
If you want to meet your 'life ganjang gejang', we highly recommend visiting 'Bon Ga Jin Mi Ganjang Gejang' in Songnidan-gil.
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