Hadongkwan
하동관 명동본점
Clear beef-bone gomtang, served only until it runs out.
- Solo-friendly
- Walk-in only
- Euljiro 1-ga Station (Line 2)
Why we picked it
A Seoul institution since 1939 that makes one thing: gomtang, a clear beef soup with rice and sliced brisket. It opens early and closes when the pot is empty.
What to order
Gomtang Signature
곰탕
Price on site
Clear beef soup with rice and brisket.
Suyuk (boiled beef)
수육
₩40,000
Sliced boiled beef to share (small).
Our recommended order
Solo: one gomtang. Hungry? Ask for the larger size.
How to enjoy it
Season it yourself with salt and the chopped scallions on the table, and pour a spoon of the kkakdugi (radish kimchi) juice in.
Before you visit
- Location
- 12 Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul서울 중구 명동9길 12
- Nearest station
- Euljiro 1-ga Station (Line 2), Exit 5
- Hours
- 07:00–16:00 · Closed Sundays
- Eating solo
- Welcome
- Waiting
- Short morning queue; sells out by mid-afternoon.
- Reservation
- No reservations. Go before noon.
- Phone
- 02-776-5656
Details from Naver Map, not yet checked in person. Confirm hours before you go.
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