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Soups & stews · Myeongdong, Seoul

Aeseong Hoegwan

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A gomtang shop in the Bukchang-dong food alley between City Hall and Namdaemun Market, where office workers line up every lunchtime. The clear soup is made from Korean hanwoo beef. Many regulars order the 'teuk' size for extra meat.

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How it works here

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Waiting

Short wait
Just join the line

Weekday lunch always has a line out the door, but bowls come out fast and it moves quickly. Evenings and Saturday afternoons are calmer.· 5 reviews

What to order

📖 What is Gomtang?📖 What is Suyuk and dombe-gogi?📖 What is Kongguksu?
  • Hanwoo gomtang (beef soup)한우곰탕

    Clear, savory broth with sliced beef, plus noodles and rice in the bowl.

  • Teuk-gomtang (large gomtang)특곰탕

    The same soup with noticeably more meat. The regulars' order.

  • Hanwoo and octopus stir-fry한우와낙지

    Spicy, for sharing over drinks.

  • Kongguksu (cold soy-milk noodles)콩국수

    Summer only.

How much to order

  • 👤 1One teuk-gomtang. Solo diners are common.
  • 👤 2Two gomtang, or one gomtang and one hanwoo-octopus stir-fry with soju.
  • 👤 3–4A gomtang each and a stir-fry or boiled beef to share.

Insider tips

  • Order the teuk (large) size. Regulars say the extra meat is worth it.· 3 reviews

Why it's famous

  • On TVFeatured on Korean food shows including Siksin Road and SBS's Teumman Namyeon with Yoo Jae-suk.· 4 reviews

Good to know

  • Monday to Friday 10:00 to 21:00 (break 14:30 to 17:00), Saturday 10:00 to 20:00 (break 15:30 to 17:00). Closed Sundays.· 4 reviews
  • About 5 minutes from City Hall Station exit 7. No parking.· 4 reviews

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Where this comes from (23 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-11-09.