Better Than Expected Restaurant

Name: Better Than Expected Restaurant
Address: 1598-18 Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
Price range: ₩1000 - ₩13000

생각보다 맛있는집

Self-Serve Corner: Service Kimchi, Radish Kimchi (Please take small portions! Do not waste.) ※ For Dongji (Winter Solstice), we prepare for takeout in advance. Just come by, no need to call.

★ 4.1 (130) 📍 1598-18 Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu

Meals

Clam Kalguksu

바지락칼국수

Noodle soup made with chewy flour noodles and a refreshing clam broth. Features chewy noodles and a deep, clean clam soup. It's a warm noodle dish enjoyed in Korea on rainy or cold days.

₩9,000 ≈ $6.00

Perilla Seed Noodle Soup

들깨칼국수

A thick kalguksu made with plenty of savory perilla powder. It has a rich and savory flavor that warms you up.

₩8,000 ≈ $5.00

Red Bean Porridge with Rice Balls (Dongji Patjuk)

새알팥죽 (동지팥죽)

A thick porridge made by boiling red beans, straining them, and adding chewy glutinous rice balls. It has a healthy, not-too-sweet taste and is traditionally eaten on Dongji (Winter Solstice) to ward off bad luck.

₩10,000 ≈ $7.00

Red Bean Noodle Soup

팥칼국수

A dish made by adding kalguksu noodles to a thick, savory red bean broth. The combination of the beans' savory and mild flavor with the noodles is excellent.

₩10,000 ≈ $7.00

Squid and Green Onion Pancake

오징어파전

A Korean-style pancake made with flour batter, squid, and green onions, pan-fried until golden brown. It's crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and its salty, savory flavor pairs well with beer or makgeolli.

₩13,000 ≈ $9.00

Spicy Bibim Kalguksu

비빔칼국수

Cold noodles mixed with chewy kalguksu noodles, spicy-sweet bibim sauce, and vegetables. Its refreshing, sweet, and sour taste stimulates the appetite.

₩7,000 ≈ $5.00

Soybean Noodle Soup

콩국수

(April-November)

A summer specialty noodle dish made with cool, savory soybean water and thin wheat noodles. It features the mild and smooth taste of soybeans and is seasoned with salt or sugar to taste.

₩10,000 ≈ $7.00

Seasonal Menu

Tteokguk, Tteok-manduguk

떡국, 떡만두국

(October-March)

Tteok-manduguk is a traditional Korean New Year's dish made with a clear broth, thinly sliced rice cakes, and added dumplings. The chewy rice cakes, soft dumplings, and refreshing broth combine for a delightful meal.

₩8,000 ≈ $5.00

Beverages

Soju, Beer

소주, 맥주

Soju is Korea's representative distilled spirit, known for its clear and clean taste, while beer is a fermented beverage with a cool and refreshing flavor. Both pair well with Korean food.

₩4,000 ≈ $3.00

Makgeolli

막걸리

A traditional Korean rice wine. It has a smooth, sweet and sour taste with a refreshing carbonation, making it enjoyable chilled. It pairs well with pancakes.

₩4,000 ≈ $3.00

Coke, Cider

콜라, 사이다

Carbonated drinks; Coke is sweet and refreshing, while Cider is crisp and cool. They are perfect to enjoy lightly with your meal.

₩2,000 ≈ $1.00

Soybean Water 1.8L Bottle

콩 물 1.8L병

Savory and mild soybean water made directly from domestic soybeans. You can make soy noodle soup with it or drink it chilled as is.

₩12,000 ≈ $8.00