Sinchon · Ewha Womans Univ. / Kimchi stew and bossam diner
고냉지
Gonaengji is a Sinchon diner listed on DiningCode for kimchi-jjigae and bossam. The menu runs from kimchi-jjigae (₩9,000) and rolled omelette to a Gonaengji set meal (₩16,000) and a bossam platter (₩35,000), and DiningCode reviewers most often call it down-to-earth, good value and generous.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew
Solo diners can order kimchi-jjigae with bibimbap (₩9,000); groups can add bossam (₩35,000).
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Open 10:30–21:30 with no listed break time. There is no parking, so come by subway (Ewha Womans Univ. Station is about 370 m away).
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
Had such a good meal here. They served kimchi jigae stew and was very hearty especially on a cold day. The restaurant seemed to be run by an older couple and many locals were eating here. We were the only non locals here. We ordered kimchi jigae for 2 and it was served with ric
Very affordable meal with huge portions! Had the kimchi soup with spam, sausages and tofu. Comes with rice and banchan where you can mix and make your own bibimbap. Also ordered the egg roll, which is at least 5cm thick! Wonderful meal at 14,000 KRW.
Love the food here, affordable with very good portions. You have enjoy bossam, kimchi jjigae and bibimbap all at one go! The side dishes are tasty too!
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NEAR YOU
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Solo diners can order kimchi-jjigae with bibimbap (₩9,000); groups can add bossam (₩35,000).
Expect about ₩9,000 per person. Kimchi-jjigae (kimchi stew) ₩9,000; Gyeran-mari (rolled omelette) ₩9,000; Gonaengji jeongsik (set meal) ₩16,000; Bossam (boiled pork) ₩35,000 (DiningCode menu, Oct 2026).
10:30–21:30. Closed on some days.
Gonaengji is at 30 Yeonse-ro 2ma-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 서대문구 연세로2마길 30. The nearest station is Ewha Womans Univ. Station — about 370 m.
Gonaengji suits Solo dining, Groups & sharing, Bring the heat.
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