When wandering the vibrant streets of Seoul, one of the best ways to immerse yourself in Korean culture is through its food. Today, I want to introduce you to Ssada Gimbap (싸다김밥), a popular chain of 분식집 (Bunsikjip)—casual Korean eateries specializing in light, affordable meals. Ssada Gimbap offers a delightful array of dishes like gimbap and tteokbokki, making it a perfect spot for travelers looking to enjoy authentic Korean flavors without breaking the bank.
What is Ssada Gimbap?
Ssada Gimbap, which translates to “Cheap Gimbap,” lives up to its name by providing delicious meals at wallet-friendly prices. It’s a favorite among locals, students, and budget-conscious travelers.
Key Features:
• Affordable Prices: Most dishes range from 3,500 KRW to 10,000 KRW.
• Variety of Menu Items: From classic gimbap to spicy tteokbokki and more.
• Convenient Locations: Numerous outlets throughout Seoul, often near subway stations and tourist spots.
Here is the translated menu
Salad Kimbap - 3,500
Mayonnaise Kimbap - 4,000
Cheese Kimbap - 4,500
Tuna Kimbap - 4,500
Salad Kimbap - 4,500
Donkatsu Kimbap - 4,500
Tteokgalbi Kimbap - 4,500
Shrimp Kimbap - 5,000
King Spam Kimbap - 4,500
Anchovy Pepper Kimbap - 4,500
Western Chicken Kimbap - 4,500
Beef Kimbap - 4,500
Flying Fish Roe Kimbap - 5,500
Donkatsu - 8,500
Spicy Donkatsu - 9,000
Carbonara Donkatsu - 9,000
Grilled Spicy Chicken Donkatsu - 9,000
Fresh Fish Cutlet - 9,000
Cheese Pork Cutlet - 10,000
Fried Anchovy - 7,000
Spicy Stir-fried Kimchi - 7,000
Stir-fried Kimchi and Pork - 8,500
Stir-fried Pork - 8,000
Stir-fried Sausage and Vegetables - 8,500
Stir-fried Squid - 9,000
Seafood Bulgogi - 10,000
Cheese Seafood Bulgogi - 10,000
Cheese Tteokbokki - 5,500
Crabmeat Tteokbokki - 6,000
Mozzarella Tteokbokki - 7,000
Fried Tteokbokki - 7,500
Tempura - 5,500
Gimbap Tempura - 5,500
Dumpling Tempura - 5,500
Shrimp Tempura - 6,000
Spicy Pork Belly Wrap - 9,000
Ramen - 4,000
Tteokbokki Ramen - 5,500
Seafood Ramen - 7,000
Cold Noodles - 7,000