Gwanghwamun Gukbap
광화문국밥
Clean, clear pork gukbap near the palace and City Hall.
- Solo-friendly
- Walk-in only
- Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5)
Why we picked it
A Gwanghwamun favourite that reinvented dwaeji gukbap for Seoul: a clear, gently porky broth with thin slices of pork and rice, nothing like the heavy Busan style. Office workers fill it at lunch.
What to order
Pork gukbap Signature
돼지국밥
₩12,000
Clear pork broth with rice and sliced pork.
Pork gukbap (large)
돼지국밥 (특)
₩15,000
Boiled pork
돼지수육
₩28,000
Small plate to share.
Blood sausage
피순대
₩17,000
House-made.
Our recommended order
Solo: one gukbap. For two: two gukbap and a small plate of boiled pork.
How to enjoy it
Taste it plain first — it is meant to be clean. Add salted shrimp a pinch at a time, and some chopped chilli if you want heat.
Before you visit
- Location
- 53 Sejong-daero 21-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul서울 중구 세종대로21길 53
- Nearest station
- Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), Exit 6
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 11:00–21:40 (break 14:00–17:00, last order 20:35); Sat 12:00–21:00 (break 14:30–17:00, last order 19:55) · Closed Sundays
- Eating solo
- Welcome
- Waiting
- Lunch rush 12:00–13:00; go early or after 13:30.
- Reservation
- Walk-in only.
- Phone
- 02-738-5688
Details from Naver Map, not yet checked in person. Confirm hours before you go.
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