Yongsan · Sinyongsan / Beef soup
Sinyongsan
능동미나리 신용산점
A beef-soup restaurant near Sinyongsan Station known for gomtang finished with a heap of fresh minari (water dropwort). The broth is clear and deep rather than heavy, and the herb gives it a fresh, green edge. It opens in the morning and runs until 23:00.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Minari gomtang · beef soup with water dropwort
Minari gomtang, and eat the minari while it is still crisp.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Expect a queue at lunch; it moves faster than it looks. It opens at 10:00 on weekdays and 09:30 at weekends.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
Truly special. I waited outside in the rain for 30 minutes, and it was totally worth it. The broth has a unique, deep flavor unlike anything I’ve had before. I’m usually not a fan of minari (water dropwort), but here it was perfectly balanced with the rich beef soup. The quality
Initially when I arrived was kinda turned off it has a pretty long queue and was thinking if I should just give up and eat elsewhere instead. Decided to queue for a try and realized the queue does move quite fast and they only allow all diners in the group to be present before be
What a fantastic experience. This place really shows how incredible simple Korean food can be when it’s done properly. The broth is clean, rich, and full of flavor without being heavy. The fresh minari (water parsley) adds a bright, fragrant freshness that makes the whole dish fe
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
NEAR YOU
Other guides close to this restaurant, by straight-line distance.
Minari gomtang, and eat the minari while it is still crisp.
Expect about ₩10,000 per person. Google price range ₩10,000–₩20,000 per person.
Mon–Fri 10:00–23:00; Sat–Sun 09:30–23:00. Open daily.
Neungdong Minari Sinyongsan is at 28 Hangang-daero 40-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 용산구 한강대로40길 28. The nearest station is Sinyongsan Station (Line 4), about 270 m.
Neungdong Minari Sinyongsan suits First time in Korea, Not spicy, Solo dining, Early breakfast.
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