The king-sized pork cutlet and bibim guksu (spicy mixed noodles) that I tasted with a friend in Pocheon. It was a place I had seen many times before, but little did I know it was Eogungukshi, which I first encountered in Byeolnae.
I happened to stumble upon the main branch of Eogungukshi in Pocheon after searching hastily. Though I had passed by this street occasionally, it’s surprising to discover this place only now.
Eogungukshi Chukseok Branch, located near Chukseok Pass in Suhul-eup, Pocheon. It serves as both the main and branch store of Eogungukshi. Parking is available. Interestingly, while the parking lot at the Byeolnae branch was larger, this location seemed to have been in operation for quite a while.
Closed every Monday, operating hours from 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Address: 1170 Gwangreung Arboretum Road, Suhul-eup, Pocheon.
Menu:
- Eogung Bibim Guksu: ₩7,900 (Additional ₩1,000 for extra serving)
- Eogung Donkkaseu (Pork Cutlet): ₩11,900
- Cheese Donkkaseu: ₩13,500
- Bidon (Combined Bibim Guksu and Donkkaseu)
The bidon and jeyon (combination of pork and spicy stir-fried pork) can only be ordered on weekdays.
Beneficial Banquet Noodles offer unlimited refills. Guests can help themselves to unlimited refills of carbonated drinks and banquet noodles at the self-serve bar. While refills were often scarce at the Byeolnae branch, at Pocheon Eogungukshi, the noodles are replenished regularly, accompanied by anchovy broth and seasoned radish, making it convenient to enjoy banquet noodles at any time, which would be quite advantageous for households with young children who may not be able to handle spicy foods.
Basic side dishes include kimchi and pickled radish. Banquet noodles can be refilled endlessly at the self-serve bar.
The pork cutlets are made from domestically sourced sirloin and crafted with homemade sauces made from beef bone and fruits, giving them a sweet and savory flavor reminiscent of old-fashioned pork cutlets.
Bibim guksu is made with a special kimchi mal-i (brine) containing over 30 natural ingredients and aged kimchi for over six months.
The combination of pork cutlet and bibim guksu provides a delightful visual akin to Manghyang bibim guksu but offers a distinct taste. As expected from the main branch of Pocheon Eogungukshi, the taste seems slightly different from other chain branches. If only the distance were closer, I would have visited the main branch more often.
Notes from personal experience:
- If you want to taste bibim guksu with a tangy and slightly spicy broth, it’s worth a visit.
- With both king-sized pork cutlets and banquet noodles available, it’s a satisfying place for people of all ages. (Old-fashioned pork cutlet style)
- The menu includes options like Bidon and Jeyon, allowing you to enjoy both bibim guksu and pork cutlets together, as well as pork and spicy stir-fried pork. (However, Jeyon is only available on weekdays.)
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