Seocho · Gyodae / House-made tofu and bean dishes
Gyodae Branch
황금콩밭
A soybean specialist near the courts at Gyodae that makes its tofu daily from Sobaeksan beans and has been recognised by the Michelin Guide. The kitchen builds everything around that tofu, from a strong-smelling cheonggukjang stew to hotpots for sharing. It also keeps a list of Korean craft makgeolli.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Cheonggukjang · fermented soybean stew with fresh tofu
One cheonggukjang each with a shared plate of fresh tofu is the simple version. Two or more people can take the tofu and mushroom hotpot and add a tofu pancake.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Cheonggukjang has a pungent fermented smell that some first-time visitors find strong, and the plain fresh tofu and the hotpot are gentler. Weekdays have a mid-afternoon break, so plan around it.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
A must-visit place for tofu lovers. Stumbled upon this place while looking for a good tofu place near Express bus terminal. Their original location was on Michelin’s guide for a few years, so I was really excited to try their tofu. As expected, all the tofu dishes we tried were
Had the dinner course A for four people. Great experience. Everything was tasty and I was filled by the end of it. Tasted many different tofu and Korean flavors. After a week of eating fried and heavily flavored food this was the cleanse I needed.
The best tofu I have ever had in my whole life. I went there during their break first and went back there for dinner. The most amazing friendly lady found it such a pity that she couldn't offer me anything at first considering coming all the way from Berlin. She offered me a bott
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NEAR YOU
Other guides close to this restaurant, by straight-line distance.
One cheonggukjang each with a shared plate of fresh tofu is the simple version. Two or more people can take the tofu and mushroom hotpot and add a tofu pancake.
Expect about ₩20,000 per person. Cheonggukjang ₩11,000; fresh tofu ₩12,000; tofu pancake ₩15,000; tofu and mushroom hotpot from ₩40,000.
Mon–Fri 11:30–21:30; Sat–Sun 11:30–21:00. Open daily.
Hwanggeum Kongbat Gyodae Branch is at 66 Banpo-daero 30-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 서초구 반포대로30길 66. The nearest station is Seoul National University of Education Station (Lines 2 and 3), exit 9, about 2 minutes on foot.
Hwanggeum Kongbat Gyodae Branch suits First time in Korea, Not spicy, Groups & sharing.
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