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Soups & stews · Myeongdong, Seoul

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Locals' pickSince 1956Local classicGreat for solo diners ⓘ

A Da-dong institution since 1956, where office workers eat spicy beef yukgaejang at lunch and come back in the evening for tripe salad and soju. Old Seoul flavors in a two-story building a short walk from City Hall.

서울특별시 중구 다동길 24-12

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Waiting

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Peak lunch and dinner hours, and weekends, can mean a line. Off-peak is usually walk-in.· 4 reviews

What to order

📖 What is Yukgaejang?
  • Yukgaejang (spicy beef soup)육개장

    The lunchtime favorite.

  • Yang-gomtang (beef tripe soup)양곰탕

    Clear, rich broth with tender tripe.

  • Yang-muchim (seasoned tripe salad)양무침

    An evening drinking dish.

  • Seonji-guk (beef blood soup)선지국

How much to order

  • 👤 1One yukgaejang or tripe soup.
  • 👤 2A yukgaejang and a tripe soup.
  • 👤 3–4Soups for everyone and a plate of tripe salad to share.

Why it's famous

Serving Seoul-style soups in Da-dong since 1956.· 2 reviews

  • Local classicOn Seoul's Future Heritage list of historic restaurants.· 3 reviews

Good to know

  • Open from 11:00. Closed Sundays.· 3 reviews
  • On Da-dong-gil near City Hall and Euljiro 1-ga stations. Two floors of seating.· 2 reviews

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Where this comes from (14 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-11-10.