Ansan Baeksuk at Songho Hwangto Maeul: Half-Portion Neungi Mushroom Chicken Review and Visit Info
If you are looking for Ansan baeksuk, Songho Hwangto Maeul (송호황토마을) is a place where you can have neungi mushroom baeksuk and a warming broth-based meal.
I ordered the half-portion of neungi mushroom baeksuk. The broth tasted deep without feeling oily or heavy, and the chicken had been cooked until it came apart easily when lifted with tongs.
Songho Hwangto Maeul location and opening hours
Songho Hwangto Maeul is located at 45 Songho 1-gil, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do. Parking is available directly in front of the restaurant, which made arriving by car convenient.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 Songho 1-gil, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Opening hours | 11:30–21:20 |
| Last order | 20:20 |
| Phone | 031-407-5292 |
| Parking | Available in front of the restaurant |
When I visited around lunchtime on a weekday, about half of the parking spaces were still available. Parking conditions can vary depending on the time of your visit.
Booking ahead can make a baeksuk meal easier
Baeksuk takes time to cook. If you want to reduce your waiting time, it is worth checking whether you can reserve before visiting.
I checked in advance before going and was able to eat without a long wait.
An interior with a strong clay and wood atmosphere
As its name suggests, Songho Hwangto Maeul has a clear earthen-clay look from the outside. It feels more traditional and rustic than a newly opened modern restaurant.
The atmosphere also works well for family meals or a visit with parents.
Parking spaces are available directly in front of the restaurant. For a family-oriented meal such as baeksuk, it is useful to check parking arrangements before you go.
You need to remove your shoes when entering
Inside, you remove your shoes and change into the slippers provided. Shoes are not worn inside, so this is useful to know before your first visit.
The interior has a strong clay-and-wood look and feels warm overall.
The tables were spaced fairly comfortably, and there were areas suitable for groups. It is also worth considering if you are looking for baeksuk in Idong, Ansan for a family meal or a visit with parents.
Side dishes served while waiting for the neungi baeksuk
The basic side dishes arrived before the baeksuk. They were generally clean-tasting and easy to pair with the chicken.
One of the most memorable dishes was the warm vegetable pancake. It was especially good with a piece of pickled vegetable on top while waiting for the main dish.
What the half-portion neungi mushroom baeksuk was like
I ordered the half-portion of neungi mushroom baeksuk. I initially wondered whether a half portion would feel small, but the pot looked more filling than expected when it arrived.
The baeksuk arrived bubbling in the pot. Rather than a strong medicinal-herb aroma, it had a gentler fragrance from the neungi mushrooms.
The flavor and aroma of the broth were not overpowering, so I kept going back for more throughout the meal.
The chicken was thoroughly cooked and tender
The chicken had been cooked long enough that the meat came apart easily when lifted with tongs. The mild chicken also paired well with a little salt and the neungi mushrooms.
The texture was closer to soft and tender than chewy or firm. This was one of the parts I liked most when eating the hot baeksuk.
The neungi mushroom broth stood out most
For me, the broth was the most memorable part of the neungi mushroom baeksuk at Songho Hwangto Maeul. It had depth without feeling overly oily or heavy.
The mushroom aroma blended naturally into the broth. It was the kind of warm soup that felt especially fitting on a chilly day.
If you are looking for Ansan baeksuk with hot broth and tender chicken, the broth is one of the main points to pay attention to here.
Choose between sticky rice and kalguksu noodles
After eating most of the baeksuk, you could choose either kalguksu noodles or sticky rice. I chose the sticky rice.
I added the sticky rice to the remaining broth and let it cook a little longer until the liquid reduced.
Cooking it down slowly lets the rice absorb more of the broth.
The sticky rice absorbed the remaining chicken and mushroom flavors, turning the broth into a savory and filling porridge.
I was already fairly full after the baeksuk, but I still kept eating the porridge. The meal flowed naturally from the main chicken dish to the final rice course.
Things to know before visiting Songho Hwangto Maeul
For a first visit, it helps to check the reservation process and how entry works. Baeksuk needs cooking time, so waiting times may vary depending on whether you reserve in advance.
- Check whether baeksuk can be reserved before your visit.
- Parking is available in front of the restaurant.
- Remove your shoes at the entrance and change into the provided slippers.
- After the neungi mushroom baeksuk, you could choose kalguksu noodles or sticky rice.
- It is safer to reconfirm opening hours and last-order time before visiting.
Meal kits and online ordering are also available
In addition to dining at the restaurant, meal kits and online orders through Naver Smart Store were also available.
If you want to check the online products, you can visit the Songho Hwangto Maeul Naver Smart Store.
If you are looking for neungi mushroom baeksuk in Ansan
The half-portion neungi mushroom baeksuk at Songho Hwangto Maeul stood out for its clean yet deep broth and tender chicken.
From the basic side dishes and warm vegetable pancake to the baeksuk and the sticky rice porridge at the end, it felt like a complete and filling meal.
If you are looking for a family meal or a warm baeksuk restaurant in Idong, Ansan, this is one place to consider.
It was especially well suited to a chilly day when I wanted a hot broth with a gentle neungi mushroom aroma.
My visit to Songho Hwangto Maeul
You can also see my own photos of the half-portion neungi mushroom baeksuk, the restaurant interior, and the side dishes in my Songho Hwangto Maeul visit record.
