This is a Korean restaurant specializing in haejangguk (hangover soup) on Texas St in Villa Sol Subdivision, Angeles. It opened in early 2024 right next to an R&B music venue known for live performances. According to a 2024 video, the person running the kitchen used to run a Yangpyeong Haejangguk restaurant in Ilsan, Korea, and the signboard and kitchen equipment were brought over from Korea. It's open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and many reviews say it's a good place to stop by before or after golf or after a late night of drinking.
Many reviews say the broth is rich and deep without being harsh, close to the taste you'd get in Korea. Several reviews also say it comes in a big ttukbaegi (earthenware pot) packed with seonji (congealed ox blood), ugeoji (dried cabbage leaves), offal, and meat, and the portions are generous enough that even grown men leave some behind. The soup comes with a bowl of rice and a small portion of somen noodles. Side dishes include kimchi, kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi), buchu muchim (seasoned garlic chives), onions, chili peppers, and a dipping sauce for the meat. However, some reviews say the kimchi and kkakdugi are disappointing, while others say opinions vary depending on taste. The restaurant is spacious and clean with cool air conditioning, and many reviews say it's a good place for group meals. Several reviews mention that the owner goes around the tables looking after customers and that the staff are friendly.
The signature dishes are Yangpyeong Haejangguk with plenty of seonji (₱450), sogori gukbap (ox head soup with rice) loaded with meat (₱500), and naejangtang (offal soup) with a slightly spicier broth (₱600). In the evening, many customers order grilled Korean beef gopchang (small intestine) or daechang (large intestine) (₱900 each) with soju (₱250). Several reviews say that if you order two or more servings of grilled gopchang or daechang, you get one bowl of Yangpyeong Haejangguk per table. One review says the gopchang jeongol (hot pot) (₱1,800), with plenty of gopchang and brisket, is enough to share among 4 to 5 people. There are also sogori suyuk (boiled ox head slices) (₱1,600), samgyeopsal suyuk (boiled pork belly slices) (₱350), and limited-quantity yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) (₱800). Reviews say it's cheaper than in Korea but not cheap by local standards, and one review says some menu items aren't available on certain days due to ingredient supply.
According to the popular times on Google Maps, Saturday lunch (around noon to 1 PM) is the busiest, followed by weekend and Friday evenings from 6 to 8 PM and Thursday and Friday around 1 PM. Several reviews say that in the evening the tables are often almost full of Korean customers. One review says takeout comes with side dishes too, and that one bowl is enough for two people to share.
According to Google Maps, there is a free parking lot and free street parking, and several reviews mention parking spaces in front of the restaurant. Newkoa Condotel is about 250 m away, and Barbie Pool Villa is about 400 m away. You can make reservations or inquiries by phone.
Information verified: November 2026 (based on internet reputation cards, Google Maps, Google reviews, Naver blogs, Tistory, and YouTube). Menus and prices may change, so please check before visiting.
