Today I was craving a hearty gukbap for lunch, so I went to Dongseoul Yangpyeong Haejangguk.

• Generous portions: The haejangguk is filled with offal, seonji (coagulated blood), and bean sprouts — it felt endless. I experienced the magic of portions that never seem to run out no matter how much I ate.

• Fantastic sauce combination: The key here is the sauces! Mix gochujang pickles with chili oil and soy sauce to your taste, dip the offal, and the umami just explodes.

• Clean side dishes: The kimchi and kkakdugi are perfectly seasoned and pair perfectly with the gukbap.

I went to cure my hangover and ended up leaving stuffed. I'll definitely be coming back soon!