"This is 'Real' Campfire!" 🔥 Sengsaengjeongbo 'Ginam Grandma's Spicy Chicken Stew' (Gapyeong Min Ginam's Honest Review ft. Reservation Tips, Price)

Folks! Folks! 😲 That place featured on KBS's 'Sengsaengjeongbo - Halmae Bap Doepnikka?' today!
"What on earth is that visual?" 🤯
Deep in the valleys of Gapyeong's Yumyeongsan, it's a restaurant famous for **'Spicy Native Chicken Stew'** cooked over a **huge cast-iron cauldron lid** with **pine nut wood fire** blazing!
It's **'Min Ginam's Cast-Iron Cauldron Spicy Chicken Stew'**! 🔥

"Ginam Grandma's Spicy Chicken Stew?" Yes! That's the place. Already featured in over 10 broadcasts, a legendary restaurant where even celebrities queue up to eat!

This ultimate 'camping vibe' spot, what's the taste like? I'll meticulously cover everything, in over 1500 characters: price, reservation, and even parking pro tips! 🚀

It's **'Spicy Chicken Stew' (Dak-maeuntang)**, not 'Spicy Braised Chicken (Dak-bokkeumtang)'! 🐔
Watching today's 'Sengsaengjeongbo' - 'Halmae Bap Doepnikka?' segment, I found myself involuntarily salivating... 😅
Tucked away in the foothills of Gapyeong's Yumyeongsan, accessible only by winding country roads, this is a truly authentic restaurant with a 40-year tradition!

Pine nut wood fire blazing in an outdoor brazier, a gigantic **cast-iron cauldron lid** placed over it, boiling a whole **native chicken**... 🤯 This visual... it just *can't* taste bad, can it?! Even just seeing this cauldron lid, the restaurant's authentic vibe oozes out.

Featured in over 10 broadcasts, including all the famous food shows like Shikshin Road, VJ Special Forces, and Sengsaengjeongbo, it's so legendary that even celebrities reportedly suggested, "Let's start a ramen business with this soup base!" This is **'Min Ginam's Cast-Iron Cauldron Spicy Chicken Stew'**! Now, I'll reveal my honest review and pro tips for visiting!

1. "Ginam Grandma's Spicy Chicken Stew" (Restaurant Basic Info 📍 & Must-Knows!)

Here's basic information about 'Min Ginam's Cast-Iron Cauldron Spicy Chicken Stew' located in the foothills of Gapyeong's Yumyeongsan. Be sure to check before visiting!

Restaurant Name: Min Ginam's Cast-Iron Cauldron Spicy Chicken Stew (민기남씨네솥뚜껑닭매운탕) (Introduced as 'Ginam Halmae' on KBS Sengsaengjeongbo!)
Address: 654-57 Yumyeong-ro, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Location Feature: It is located near the entrance of **Yumyeongsan Natural Recreation Forest** and **Eobigyegeok (Eobi Valley)**. Thanks to this, the surrounding scenery is beautiful, making it perfect for a scenic drive! It's also great to visit the natural recreation forest or valley after your meal.
Parking: A **very spacious private parking lot** is available right in front of the restaurant! (No parking worries ❌) However, it can get very crowded during peak weekend hours.
Business Hours: 9:30 AM ~ 6:00 PM
🚨 Last Order:
- **Weekdays: 5:30 PM**
- **Weekends: 6:00 PM**
(-> **Important! They DO NOT operate for dinner! 😱** If you plan to visit for dinner, please note this. As they close at 6 PM, you should arrive and order by 4 PM - 4:30 PM at the latest to enjoy your meal leisurely.)
Regular Day Off: First and third Tuesdays of every month

2. Q&A: "Reservation Essential?" "Price?" (Key 'Pro Tips' Before Visiting! 🍯)

Before you rush off, "I must go this weekend!", here are essential pro tips you must check! Especially keep the long cooking time in mind.

❓ Q. "Is a reservation essential? Is the waiting time long?"

🅰️ (Conclusion: Reservations 'Highly' Recommended! ⭐️)
On weekends, especially during peak meal times (lunch), there can be long waiting lines, and in severe cases, ingredients might run out, leading to a wasted trip.
(Most Important! 🚨) ➡️ This place boils 'native chicken' in a cast-iron cauldron over a 'pine nut wood fire'! Therefore, **cooking time takes a minimum of 40 minutes ~ over 1 hour**!
**If you go without a reservation?** ➡️ You might have to wait nearly an hour for your food even after being seated... 😥 (You might die of hunger...)
(Pro Tip!) ➡️ **Definitely make a reservation by phone (031-585-3386) before visiting!** If you reserve, they will **pre-cook the spicy chicken stew** according to your visit time, so you can enjoy the hot stew immediately upon arrival! It's the best way to save waiting time. 👍

❓ Q. "So what about the price? Are there many menu options?"

🅰️ The menu is **only 'Cast-Iron Cauldron Spicy Chicken Stew'!** (No other menu items. This level of 'confidence' means the taste is guaranteed! LOL) You just order according to the number of people.
(Price as of 2025)
- **For 2 people (1 chicken):** **60,000 KRW**
- **For 3 people:** 85,000 KRW
- **For 4 people:** 110,000 KRW
You might think, "Isn't it a bit expensive?" but considering the significantly larger **'native chicken'** compared to regular chicken shops, its chewy texture and generous portion, plus the special emotional value and cooking process of the 'cast-iron cauldron + pine nut/oak wood fire', it's a perfectly acceptable price range. 😅

❓ Q. "What about side dishes? And ramen noodles?"

🅰️ (All Self-Serve! Experience 'K-Generosity'!)
Inside the restaurant, you'll find water, additional side dishes (like refreshing doraji muchim - bellflower root salad, crispy kimchi), and the grand finale of Korean chicken dishes! **Ramen noodles (!!)**, blankets, and aprons. You can **'self-serve'** all of them as much as you need! (You can eat as many ramen noodles as you want without feeling awkward! 😆)

3. "This is Camping!" 🔥 Honest Review of Taste & Atmosphere (Ultimate Aesthetic!)

"Is it really worth waiting an hour to eat?" 🧐 Now, here's my honest review of the taste and atmosphere I personally experienced!

[Atmosphere] (5/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) - Overwhelming Camping Vibe!
This place truly is **'80% atmosphere'** or more. Although there are indoor seats, if possible, definitely sit at an outdoor table! You can directly watch your spicy chicken stew boiling over a **pine nut wood fire** in a brazier right next to your table! 🔥 The subtle flickering of pine nut wood flames, the savory smell of burning wood, the hot steam rising from the cauldron lid, and the cool mountain air... it feels exactly like being on a **luxurious 'camping trip'**. 😭 It's a unique experience you won't find at any other chicken shop or restaurant.
[Taste] (4.5/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨) - Spicy, Refreshing Native Chicken with 'Fire Flavor'!
- Soup: As the name 'Spicy Chicken Stew (Dak-maeuntang)' suggests, the soup is **very generous~** unlike the less soupy 'Spicy Braised Chicken (Dak-bokkeumtang)'. Perhaps because it uses a **'soy sauce base'** rather than a gochujang base, the first taste is spicy, but the aftertaste is **'clean and refreshing'** – simply exquisite! (Even those who can't handle too much spice can enjoy it deliciously!)
- Native Chicken: "Native chicken is indeed different!" 🍗 Incomparable to regular broiler chicken! From its impressive size (king-sized wings, huge legs LOL) to its **'chewy~ sticky~' texture** that remains firm even after long hours of boiling over a wood fire! (Those who prefer soft, falling-apart chicken might not like it. Highly recommended for those who love the unique chewiness of native chicken!)
- Side Dishes: The **'sweet and sour pickled vegetables'** and **'spicy bellflower root salad'** developed personally by the owner are specialty side dishes! They boast fantastic compatibility with the spicy chicken.
- Aroma: Perhaps because pine nut wood is used, the subtle **'fire aroma (smoky flavor)'** infused into the chicken and soup is the 'killing point' of this place! 🤤

4. Can't Miss 'K-Dessert'! (Ramen Noodles & Fried Rice to Finish!) 🍚

It would be rude to leave the spicy and savory chicken stew broth behind, wouldn't it? 🤣 As a 'golden rule' for finishing Korean meals, adding ramen noodles and fried rice is absolutely essential!

1️⃣ Ramen Noodles (Essential Course! 🍜)
Add ramen noodles brought from the self-serve corner to the generously remaining spicy chicken stew broth! Boil them up and eat... It becomes a **'Chicken Rabokki' (ramen tteokbokki) visual**, fully infused with chicken broth! (This is truly an art... I'll omit further descriptions once the ramen noodles are soaked in the spicy and refreshing broth.)
2️⃣ Fried Rice (The Grand Finale! 🍚)
After finishing the chicken and clearing the ramen noodles, order **fried rice** with the remaining sauce! (This is not self-serve; you need to ask the staff!)
They generously drizzle country-style sesame oil (or perilla oil) over freshly cooked rice, mix it with savory kimchi and other ingredients, and fry it on the cauldron lid... The savory aroma is mind-blowing. 🤯 Even if you feel like your stomach is about to burst, that **'scorched rice' (nurungji) fried rice** stuck to the cauldron lid is the absolute unmissable perfect finale! 👍

'Min Ginam's Cast-Iron Cauldron Spicy Chicken Stew'!
Honestly, the price is a bit high, but the overwhelming visual of **'real wood fire + cast-iron cauldron + chewy native chicken'** and the **'camping vibe'** make it thoroughly worth the price and more, in my opinion! 😊

The taste was not overly stimulating; the harmony of **spicy and refreshing broth** based on 'soy sauce base' and the **tender, chewy native chicken** was excellent. I can see why even celebrities rave about it.

If you plan a maple leaf drive 🍁 to Gapyeong's Yumyeongsan or Eobigyegeok,
Be sure to check the **'Last Order Time (5:30 PM! No Dinner Service!)'**, and **make a 'phone reservation'** to
Strongly recommend experiencing this 'ultimate aesthetic' spicy chicken stew at least once!

Folks, do you prefer 'Dak-bokkeumtang' or 'Dak-maeuntang'? 🤔 The visual of the cast-iron cauldron with wood fire is insane, isn't it? Share your Gapyeong restaurant recommendations or spicy chicken stew experiences in the comments! 👇

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"This is 'Real' Campfire!" 🔥 Sengsaengjeongbo 'Ginam Grandma's Spicy Chicken Stew' (Gapyeong Min Ginam's Honest Review ft. Reservation Tips, Price)