Soup & Stew in Jongno-gu, Seoul

14 Soup & Stew restaurants in Jongno-gu, Seoul, verified by Korean civil-servants' actual spending — not paid reviews.

1. Jangmonimhaejangguk (장모님해장국)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 16 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Hangover soup · 서울 종로구 진흥로 421

Seoul Jongno-gu Jinheung-ro 421

★ 3.1 (92)₩₩

Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩11,000
Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩11,000
Ugeojitang (우거지탕) ₩11,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩40,000
Gancheonyeop (간천엽) ₩15,000
Yangmuchim (양무침) ₩22,000

What are these dishes?

Seolleongtang — A milky-white soup from ox bones simmered for many hours; seasoned with salt at the table.
Haejangguk — A hearty soup, often with pork bones or ox blood, traditionally eaten to cure hangovers.
Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.

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2. Namganeseolakchueotang (남가네설악추어탕)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 7 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

남가네설악추어탕 · 서울 종로구 통일로14길 22-6

Seoul Jongno-gu Tongil-ro 14-gil 22-6

Chueotang · loach soup
Chueotang · loach soup
Chueotang · loach soup
Chueotang · loach soup
Chueotang · loach soup
Chueotang · loach soup

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3. Somun/euljeong (소문/을정)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 13 civil-servant visits

Gukbap (rice soup) · 서울 종로구 수표로 131

Seoul Jongno-gu Supyo-ro 131

★ 4.5 (97)₩

Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩3,000
Gyeran hurai (2gae) (계란 후라이 (2개)) ₩2,000

What are these dishes?

Haejangguk — A hearty soup, often with pork bones or ox blood, traditionally eaten to cure hangovers.

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4. Iyeogomtang jongnojeom (이여곰탕 종로점)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Beef bone soup · 서울 종로구 율곡로4길 70

Seoul Jongno-gu Yulgok-ro 4-gil 70

★ 4.3 (35)₩₩

Bibimbap · rice bowl with vegetables ₩14,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩55,000
Gomtang · beef bone soup ₩11,000
Gomtang · beef bone soup ₩14,000
Hanwoo · Korean beef
Gomtang · beef bone soup ₩12,000

What are these dishes?

Bibimbap — A bowl of rice topped with assorted vegetables, egg and gochujang, mixed before eating.
Gomtang — A clear beef soup from slow-simmered meat and bones, milder than seolleongtang.
Hanwoo — Premium Korean native-breed beef, prized for rich marbling and usually served grilled.

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5. Yangpyeonghaejangguk (양평해장국)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Hangover soup · 서울 종로구 세종대로21길 75

Seoul Jongno-gu Sejong-daero 21-gil 75

★ 3.5 (13)₩₩

Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩10,000
Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩10,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩17,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩20,000
Hongeo (홍어) ₩35,000
Sulguk(botong) (술국(보통)) ₩20,000

What are these dishes?

Haejangguk — A hearty soup, often with pork bones or ox blood, traditionally eaten to cure hangovers.
Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.
Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.

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6. Gwanghwamunjip (광화문집)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 2 agencies

Stew & hot pot · 서울 종로구 새문안로5길 12

Seoul Jongno-gu Saemunan-ro 5-gil 12

★ 2.8 (140)₩₩

Gyeran-mari · rolled omelette ₩6,000
Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩10,000
Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩12,000
Saengdubu (생두부) ₩3,000

What are these dishes?

Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.
Jeyuk — Pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.

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7. Najuso najugomtang (나주소 나주곰탕)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 2 agencies

Beef bone soup · 서울 종로구 새문안로 87

Seoul Jongno-gu Saemunan-ro 87

★ 3.2 (26)₩₩

Gomtang · beef bone soup ₩11,000
Gomtang · beef bone soup ₩13,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩22,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩35,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩45,000
Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩22,000

What are these dishes?

Gomtang — A clear beef soup from slow-simmered meat and bones, milder than seolleongtang.
Jeon — Savory Korean pancakes of vegetables, seafood or meat, pan-fried in egg batter.
Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.
Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
Hoe — Fresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.

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8. Gorae (고래)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 4 civil-servant visits

Beef bone soup · 서울 종로구 자하문로10길 10-21

Seoul Jongno-gu Jahamun-ro 10-gil 10-21

₩₩₩

Gomtang · beef bone soup ₩18,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩55,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩80,000
Nakji-bokkeum · spicy stir-fried octopus ₩45,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩45,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩90,000

What are these dishes?

Gomtang — A clear beef soup from slow-simmered meat and bones, milder than seolleongtang.
Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.
Jeon — Savory Korean pancakes of vegetables, seafood or meat, pan-fried in egg batter.

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9. Yonggeumok (용금옥)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 4 civil-servant visits

Loach soup · 서울 종로구 자하문로 41-2

Seoul Jongno-gu Jahamun-ro 41-2

★ 3.4 (40)₩₩

Seoulchutang (서울추탕) ₩15,000
Namdochutang (남도추탕) ₩15,000
Yukgaejang · spicy beef soup ₩15,000
Tangpyeongchae (탕평채) ₩22,000
Twigim · assorted fritters ₩28,000
Dongtae · pollock stew ₩40,000

What are these dishes?

Yukgaejang — A spicy soup of shredded beef, scallions and vegetables in a red chili broth.

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10. Gyeongseonghanugukbap (경성한우국밥)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits

Gukbap (rice soup) · 서울 종로구 새문안로5가길 32

Seoul Jongno-gu Saemunallo5ga-gil 32

★ 2.4 (11)₩

Gukbap · rice in soup ₩9,500
Gukbap · rice in soup ₩13,000
Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩9,500
Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩10,000
Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩9,000
Gukbap · rice in soup ₩9,500

What are these dishes?

Gukbap — Rice served in a hot soup — a quick, comforting one-bowl meal.
Seolleongtang — A milky-white soup from ox bones simmered for many hours; seasoned with salt at the table.
Haejangguk — A hearty soup, often with pork bones or ox blood, traditionally eaten to cure hangovers.

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11. Pungnyeonok (풍년옥)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits

Ox-bone soup · 서울 종로구 새문안로7길 26

Seoul Jongno-gu Saemunan-ro 7-gil 26

★ 3.9 (60)₩₩

Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩10,000
Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩12,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩20,000
Meorigogi (머리고기) ₩23,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩20,000

What are these dishes?

Seolleongtang — A milky-white soup from ox bones simmered for many hours; seasoned with salt at the table.
Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.

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12. Ttungnakwon (뚱낙원)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits

Stew & hot pot · 서울 종로구 자하문로2길 15

Seoul Jongno-gu Jahamun-ro 2-gil 15

★ 2.4 (74)₩₩

Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩16,000
Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩12,000
Gyeran-mari · rolled omelette ₩8,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩10,000
Pajeon · green-onion pancake ₩30,000
Nakji-bokkeum · spicy stir-fried octopus ₩40,000

What are these dishes?

Jeyuk — Pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.
Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.
Jeon — Savory Korean pancakes of vegetables, seafood or meat, pan-fried in egg batter.
Pajeon — A savory pancake of green onions and often seafood — crisp outside, soft inside.

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13. Mamicheonggukjang (마미청국장)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits

Stew & hot pot · 서울 종로구 동숭4나길 2

Seoul Jongno-gu Dongsung4na-gil 2

★ 4.6 (90)₩₩

Cheonggukjang · rich fermented soybean stew ₩11,000
Cheonggukjang · rich fermented soybean stew ₩10,000
Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩11,000
Kongguksu · chilled soybean-broth noodles ₩10,000
Doenjang-jjigae · soybean-paste stew ₩10,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩11,000

What are these dishes?

Cheonggukjang — A pungent, deeply savory stew of fast-fermented soybeans — stronger than doenjang.
Jeyuk — Pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.
Kongguksu — Wheat noodles in a chilled, nutty soybean broth — a refreshing summer dish.
Doenjang-jjigae — A savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.
Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.