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Changpyeong Wonjo Sijang Gukbap is an eighty-year-old original gukbap (rice soup) restaurant located inside Changpyeong Traditional Market in Changpyeong-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do. The signature modeum gukbap (assorted rice soup) is prepared using the toryeom method, in which rice is ladled with broth separately rather than boiled together, resulting in a clear, clean soup filled with generous quantities of head meat, offal, and other pork cuts. The portions are remarkably large, appearing to barely diminish even as the meal progresses. The broth is notably free of gamey pork odors, carrying instead a subtle peppery warmth, and gains considerable depth when paired with the provided well-aged kimchi and fresh saeujeot (salted shrimp). Placing a piece of aged kimchi directly on top of the soup before eating is a recommended technique that elevates the overall flavor. Diners can choose between soup with rice already mixed in or the ttaro (separated) version, and additional options include seonji gukbap (with ox blood curd) and naejang gukbap (offal-focused). The naejang version is loaded with intestines and organs, satisfying those who enjoy offal, and benefits from a dash of chili pepper. The kitchen is visible through transparent glass walls, allowing guests to observe the clean, hygienic preparation process firsthand. Reviewers who returned after a four-year gap report that the taste remains unchanged, a testament to the restaurant's consistency. One characteristic of the toryeom preparation is that the soup arrives at a warm rather than piping-hot temperature. Break time runs from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, though staff are welcoming even to guests who arrive just before the break. The restaurant is especially popular among male diners seeking a hearty, filling meal.