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Angyeong Halmeoni Gopchang

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Locals' pickSince 1973On TVBetter with a group ⓘ

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The oldest name in Hwanghak-dong's pork-intestine alley, open since 1973. Pork makchang (the last section of the intestine) is seared over charcoal briquettes, then finished at your table with salt or a chili marinade; the stir-fried yachae-gopchang with vegetables is the other classic. Strictly for adventurous eaters, and best with soju.

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Waiting

Short wait
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Evenings are full and a short line is common; it moves steadily.· 3 reviews

What to order

📖 What is Gopchang and makchang?
  • Makchang yangnyeom-gui (mild or spicy)막창 양념구이 (순한맛·매운맛)

    Pork makchang in a chili marinade.

  • Makchang sogeum-gui막창 소금구이

    The same, simply salted, so you taste the crisp, nutty meat.

  • Yachae-gopchang야채곱창

    Pork intestines stir-fried with cabbage and vegetables in a spicy sauce.

  • Bokkeumbap (fried rice)볶음밥

    Fried on the plate at the end.

How much to order

  • 👤 2One serving of salted makchang and one of marinated (mild); fried rice to finish.
  • 👤 3-4Salted and marinated makchang plus a yachae-gopchang, then fried rice.

How to eat it

  1. 1The makchang comes already seared over briquettes. Let it crisp on the hot plate, then eat it with the lettuce, onion and chili on the side.· 4 reviews

Insider tips

  • Orders start at two servings.· 2 reviews
  • Intestines have a distinct smell and chew that not everyone enjoys. If you are unsure, start with the salt-grilled makchang, the mildest choice.· 3 reviews

Why it's famous

It started in 1973 in Hwanghak-dong, when the area's pork-intestine stalls were still under tarpaulins, and is now the best-known of the many gopchang shops in the alley.· 4 reviews

  • On TVFeatured in 2024 on the TV show Line-up Restaurant (Jul Seoneun Sikdang 2) for its 51-year-old pork makchang.· 4 reviews

Did you know?

  • The alley around Hwanghak-dong and nearby Wangsimni is Seoul's best-known pork gopchang district, with shop after shop grilling intestines over briquettes.· 3 reviews

Good to know

  • Open daily 10:30 to 03:00.· 4 reviews
  • Near Sindang Station exit 2, on the way from Seoul Jungang Market to the Hwanghak-dong kitchenware street. Outdoor tables in warm weather.· 4 reviews
Where this comes from (28 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-10-28.