Ewha University Bulbap (Fire Rice)

Ewha University is not only famous for its shopping district, but also for its Bulbap. Bulbap directly translates to "fire rice", which is a popular dish for students and tourists alike. It's served on a boiling pan with your choice between chicken, pork, or squid.

Information

Address: 서울특별시 서대문구 이화여대8길 11
Ehwayeodae8gil 11, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Hours: 10:30 - 22:00 (Break Time 15:00 - 16:00; Last Order 20:30)

Why We Recommend It

This restaurant has been a popular choice for many locals and tourists.

The spicy level can be adjusted for those who are not good with spicy food.

If you are a Creatrip member, you can download the coupon to get tteok or glass noodles for free!

Our Visit

If you want to eat the most authentic bulbap dish, we highly recommend you stop by this place during your shopping trip around Ewha University!

We chose to eat around 4 o'clock when there were relatively fewer people after lunchtime. It was very clean and there were about 10 big tables.

The menu is simple, and you are able to just order one portion, so you can even go alone! A portion for one person of Bulbap is 10,000 KRW. You can also adjust the level of spiciness. I asked the owner about how spicy the original is, and we were told that since Koreans love eating spicy food, locals order "Medium Spicy" (중간맛) which is as spicy as the Shin Ramen, and non-Koreans like to order "Less Spicy" (순한맛). That day, we ordered the spicy chicken and squid mix with the medium spicy option!

We didn't have to wait long at all before we were served our meal. The workers heated up the pot and cooked it right in front of us. We just watched and waited for the food to be ready with our hungry stomachs!

While we were waiting, we ate some steamed eggs. It was a good side dish for the bulbap.

When it began to boil, the delicious smell of bulbap filled the air. We began to eat right away! I personally thought that the food was a lot spicier than I thought it would be. The more I ate, the more I felt it burning in my mouth.

When 30% of the food was left, we ordered the fried rice.

There was also cheese to help with the spiciness!

After frying it for a while, he spread out the rice evenly flat on the pan and told us to wait 45 seconds before eating.

Do you see the texture of this fried rice? I want to eat it again just looking at this photo.

How to Get There

Exit Ehwa Univ. Station Exit 3 and walk straight.

Turn right into the alley entry between C' Lucy and Chouet.

Walk straight up the hill.

Stop when you see the Bulbap entrance.

That concludes our blog on Ehwa University Bulbap (fire rice)! If you have any questions or concerns, please leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com! You can follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea!