Jung-gu · Namdaemun Market / Korean beef soup restaurant
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Geumseonggwan Naju Gomtang serves Naju-style gomtang made with hanu (Korean beef) near Namdaemun Market, along with galbitang, pan-fried beef slices and boiled beef platters. DiningCode lists it for gomtang and dongdongju rice wine, and reviewers most often call it unpretentious, casual, generous and popular with locals.
Naju Gomtang · Korean beef soup served with rice, Naju style
Order the Hanu Naju Gomtang (₩12,000), or the Hanu Teuk Gomtang (₩15,000) for the special version.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Open 08:00–22:00 with no listed break, convenient for breakfast before Namdaemun Market. The Hanu Suyuk Jeongol hot pot (₩55,000) serves 2–3.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
Best meal I had in Seoul. Their gomtang was perfectly seasoned, and full with slices of beef. The rich soup paired with rice, meat and a slice of cold kimchi is something I will be thinking about for a long time. The slices of egg and spring onion worked so well. All the kimchi a
Seems like a simple dish, but during a really cold day and pairing it with their perfectly flavorful kimchi and radish, the gomtang was so comforting and hits all the right spot. We ordered the yukhoe which was super fresh and delicious as well.
Do not miss this if you can. The beef bones soup looked so simple and plain but tastes so good! Really don't need anything else- just put your rice in the soup and enjoy!!
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NEAR YOU
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Order the Hanu Naju Gomtang (₩12,000), or the Hanu Teuk Gomtang (₩15,000) for the special version.
Expect about ₩12,000 per person. Hanu Naju Gomtang (beef soup) ₩12,000; Hanu Teuk Gomtang (special) ₩15,000; Naju Galbitang (short rib soup) ₩17,000; Naju Yukjeon (pan-fried beef slices) ₩22,000 (DiningCode menu, Oct 2026).
08:00–22:00. Open daily.
Geumseonggwan Naju Gomtang (Naju-style Beef Soup) is at 29 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 중구 남대문로 29 청남빌딩. The nearest station is Hoehyeon Station — about 300 m.
Geumseonggwan Naju Gomtang (Naju-style Beef Soup) suits First time in Korea, Early breakfast, Solo dining, Not spicy, Near the sights.
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