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Soups & stews · Gangneung Downtown, Chodang & Gyeongpo

Geumseong Haejangguk

금성해장국

Locals' pickLocal favoriteGreat for solo diners ⓘ

Korea time, from recent reviews. Hours may differ on holidays.

A tiny morning-only spot for sogogi meorigukbap, beef head soup with rice already in the bowl. It's where Gangneung locals go for breakfast.

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How it works here

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Waiting

30-60 min wait
Just join the line

Expect a line at breakfast time, especially on weekends. Tables turn over fast.· 2 reviews

What to order

📖 What is Haejangguk?
  • Beef head soup with rice소머리국밥

    The only dish. Regular or large (특).

How much to order

  • 👤 1One beef head soup.
  • 👤 2Two beef head soups, one large if you're hungry.

Why it's famous

  • Local favoriteA locals' breakfast favorite near the old downtown.· 2 reviews

Good to know

  • 07:00 to 14:00. Closed Mondays. Closes early when it sells out, even if a map app says later.· 4 reviews
Where this comes from (8 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-11-04.